Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences
Tuition fee: Local TZS 2,940,400 | International $ 2,540
Offered At: KCMC University.
Department of Health Laboratory Sciences, under School of Medicine.
Three years competent based programme using Ministry of Health and NACTVET approved curriculum. The objective of the program is to produce competent Health Laboratory technologist graduates with basic knowledge, skills, attitudes and practice in medical laboratory sciences. Graduates meet national and international requirements for public and private employment opportunities for disease diagnosis, research and training for the improvement of the health and well-being of human beings.
The course shall be conducted on a semester basis. There will be two semesters for each academic year. The subjects to be studied shall be divided into introductory subjects, which will be taught during the 1st year, while principal subjects will be taught during the 2nd year and 3rd years.
During the third year, the student will do a fieldwork attachment to a Zonal or Regional reference laboratory and write a report.
There will be departmental rotations covering the principal subjects of microbiology and immunology, biochemistry, hematology, blood transfusion, parasitology, and psychopathology during the second and third years
Objectives
Develop Competent Graduates – Equip students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes to become competent health laboratory technologists.
Ensure National and International Standards Compliance – Train graduates to meet both national and international standards in medical laboratory sciences for employment in public and private sectors.
Enhance Disease Diagnosis and Research Skills – Provide students with practical experience in disease diagnosis, laboratory-based research, and training for improved healthcare services.
Integrate Theoretical and Practical Learning – Structure the curriculum to include introductory subjects in the first year, followed by principal subjects in the second and third years.
Provide Hands-on Field Experience – Facilitate fieldwork attachment in Zonal or Regional reference laboratories during the third year to reinforce practical skills and real-world application.
Specialized Departmental Rotations – Expose students to microbiology, immunology, biochemistry, hematology, blood transfusion, parasitology, and pathology through structured rotations in the second and third years.
Promote Research and Reporting Skills – Train students to conduct scientific research, analyze laboratory data, and prepare professional reports to contribute to medical advancements.
DMLSc
Language: English
Duration: 3 Years
StudyType: Udergraduate
Level: Diploma
Mode: Full Time
Intake: October
What you will study
NTA Level 4 (Year 1)
Semester 1
- Laboratory Instrumentation – MLT04101
- General Human Anatomy and Physiology – MLT04102
- Laboratory Safety and Waste Management – MLT04103
- Communication and life Skills – MLT04104
- Laboratory Ethics and code of conduct – MLT04105
- Prevention and Control of communicable Diseases – MLT04106
Semester 2
- Systemic Human Anatomy and Physiology – DDR 121
- Radiographic Equipment – DDR 122
- Introduction to Radiographic Techniques – DDR 123
- Radiographic Photography and Imaging – DDR 124
- Ultrasound Physics, Knobology and Safety- DDR 125
- Clinical Rotation- DDR 126
NTA Level 5 (Year 2)
Semester 1
- Laboratory Logistic Management – MLT05101
- Maintanance and calibration of laboratory instruments and equipment – MLT05102
- Principles of interprenuaship- MLT05103
- Laborary Quality Assuarance – MLT05104
- Health records Management – MLT05105
- General Pathology – MLT05106
Semester 2
- Specialized Imaging Techniques – DDR 241
- Obstetric and Gynecological Ultrasound – DDR 242
- Radiological Pathology – DDR 243
- Clinical Rotation – DDR 244
- Community Radiography – DDR 245
NTA Level 6 (Year 3)
Semester 1
- Laboratory Quality Management -MLT06101
- Operational research – MLT06102
- Principle of epidemiology and biostatistics – MLT06103
- Leadership and Management – MLT06104
- Introduction to diagnostic molecular biology – MLT06105
Semester 2
- Leadership and Management – DDR 361
- Entrepreneurship – DDR 362
- Clinical Rotation – DDR 364
Entry Qualifications
Holders of Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with at least Four (4) Passes in non-religious Subjects including “D” Passes in Chemistry, Biology and Physics. A Pass in Basic Mathematics and English Language is an added advantage.