About This Programme
The Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences trains students to perform laboratory tests used in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases. Students learn how to analyze blood, tissue, and other body samples using modern laboratory equipment and techniques.
The course emphasizes laboratory safety, diagnostic accuracy, and scientific research skills required to support medical doctors in healthcare facilities.
Units Covered
- Clinical Chemistry
- Haematology
- Medical Microbiology
- Immunology
- Parasitology
- Laboratory Management
- Histopathology
- Blood Transfusion Science
- Research Methods
Entry Requirements
- KCSE Mean Grade C Plain
- English/Kiswahili C
- Biology C
- Chemistry C
- Mathematics or Physics C
Career Paths After Graduation
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Hospital Laboratory Technician
Diagnostic Laboratory Analyst
Public Health Laboratory Officer
Research Laboratory Assistant