About the Program
The Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences program was established at the beginning of the 2016/2017 academic year to provide the job market with qualified professionals in the field of medical laboratories.
The program includes the following core subjects: Hematology and Blood Banking, Microbiology, Parasitology and Mycology, Clinical Biochemistry, Histology and Microscopic Preparations. The program's curriculum was reviewed in the first semester of the 2022/2023 academic year. This review included some minor modifications to develop and update the curriculum in line with benchmarking, the learning outcomes guidelines for the academic program, and the Jordanian Qualifications Framework's standards and indicators for placing qualifications.
Vision & Mission
Vision
To continuously develop and update the Bachelor’s Program in Medical Laboratory Sciences in order to supply the local, regional, and international labor markets with a distinguished cohort of graduates who are scientifically and practically qualified, and to serve as a nucleus for the establishment of other academic programs in applied health sciences.
Mission
To prepare a distinguished group of graduates who are scientifically and practically qualified, equipped with the knowledge and technical skills required to perform laboratory investigations related to disease diagnosis in the medical and health fields, in line with the mission and philosophy of Al al-Bayt University in advancing the academic process. The program also promotes research-related activities and serves the local community by offering continuing education programs through seminars, workshops, and training courses in the core areas of medical laboratory sciences.
Program Objectives
- To prepare a select group of graduates qualified both scientifically and practically with the technical skills related to sample collection, sample analysis, and evaluation of laboratory test results.
- To graduate qualified personnel who are capable of learning and teaching, and who can develop the work processes in this specialization to meet the needs of the local and regional market for specialists in the field of medical analysis.
- Providing an advanced educational and research environment through laboratories equipped with the latest technologies
- To develop curricula and teaching methods to keep pace with scientific and professional advancements in the field by supporting and developing the capabilities of the academic and technical staff and encouraging participation in conferences and workshops.
- To cultivate a spirit of scientific inquiry and equip students with specialized research skills.
- To foster teamwork among students within the medical group and to implement the principles of quality assurance, control, and public safety.
Learning Outcomes
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- 1 - Ascertain the scientific knowledge provided concerning the basics of medical laboratory disciplines and techniques of analysis.
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- 2 - Illustrate understanding of the basic components of laboratory testing (technical, procedural and problem solving) and be able to correlate its outcome to the disease conditions.
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- Professionally follow and apply the testing technology approved in the medical laboratory.
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- 4 - Perform laboratory tests skillfully and interpret results independently.
- PLO5 – Ability to conduct basic literature research, scientific writing and presenting of information, and possess the sufficiency of dialogue to communicate and discuss issues in a positive spirit.
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- Apply ethical values, safety and quality assurance measures, according to governmental and/or international laws, accreditation standards to manage medical laboratories
Advising Plan
You can download the program advising plan from the links below:
