BSc in Medical Laboratory Sciences

Bachelor

BSc in Medical Laboratory Sciences

Vision, Mission & Goals

Vision

To lead and excel in preparing academically and professionally qualified medical laboratory scientists who can compete locally and regionally, and to contribute to accurate medical diagnosis, the development of health services and serving society in line with quality and academic accreditation standards.

Mission

The Medical Laboratory Sciences Programme seeks to prepare graduates with the scientific knowledge and the laboratory, technical and ethical skills needed to work in medical laboratories, blood banks and research centres, through high-quality academic education that keeps pace with international standards and the needs of the Libyan health sector.

Goals

The programme aims to:

  1. Prepare academically and professionally qualified graduates in haematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology and blood banking.
  2. Develop students’ ability to operate modern laboratory equipment and to apply quality and biosafety standards in the laboratory.
  3. Strengthen skills in collecting and analysing samples and interpreting laboratory results accurately.
  4. Develop research, critical thinking and skills for working within the healthcare team.
  5. Prepare students for careers in hospitals and private laboratories and for postgraduate study.
  6. Instil the ethics of the health professions, confidentiality of patient results and social responsibility in students.
  7. Link theory with practice through the University’s laboratories and field training in medical laboratories.