Course Description

Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science is offered at MUHAS, KCMUCo, and Bugando. Students learn to perform laboratory tests for disease diagnosis including clinical chemistry, hematology, microbiology, parasitology, immunology, and blood banking. The programme includes practical training in hospital laboratories and diagnostic centers. Graduates work in hospital laboratories, diagnostic centers, blood banks, and public health laboratories across Tanzania.

Skills You Will Gain

Clinical chemistry (blood glucose, liver function, kidney function)

Hematology (complete blood count, blood smear, coagulation)

Medical microbiology (bacterial culture, antibiotic sensitivity)

Parasitology (malaria testing, stool examination)

Immunology (HIV testing, hepatitis testing)

Blood banking (blood typing, cross-matching)

Histopathology (tissue processing)

Quality control

Laboratory safety

Equipment maintenance

Skill Mastery Level 92%

Taught by experienced instructors

Career Opportunities

Medical Laboratory Scientist (Government Hospitals - Muhimbili, Bugando, KCMC, Regional Hospitals, District Hospitals), Medical Laboratory Scientist (Private Hospitals - Aga Khan, Hindu Mandal, TMJ, Regency), Laboratory Technologist (Diagnostic Centers - Lancet, Pathologists Lancet, Clinical Labs), Research Assistant (NIMR, Ifakara Health Institute, Universities), Quality Control Officer (Pharmaceutical Companies - Shelys, Zenufa, Keko), Blood Bank Technologist (National Blood Transfusion Service), Public Health Laboratory Officer (Ministry of Health), Food Safety Analyst (TFDA/TMDA/TBS)

Entry Requirements

Two principal passes in Biology and Chemistry. Minimum "C" grade in Chemistry and "D" grade in Biology at A-Level.

Quick Information

Duration

3 years

Annual Fee

TZS 2,000,000 - 4,000,000 per year

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Why Choose This Course?

Skills that match job market demand
High employability for graduates
Offered by top Tanzanian universities

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