Diploma in Laboratory
Training skilled laboratory professionals for medical diagnostics and clinical research.
Program Overview
The Diploma in Laboratory at Burao Central University blends foundational sciences with intensive hands-on training in clinical chemistry, microbiology, and hematology.
Laboratory Curriculum
| Code | Course Title | Credits | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC 103 | Organic and Physical Chemistry | 4 | 60 |
| SC 108 | Laboratory Mathematics | 4 | 30 |
| SC 115 | English Language | 4 | 50 |
| SC 107 | Instrumentation | 4 | 90 |
| SC 104 | Medical Terminology | 4 | 60 |
| SC 101 | Anatomy and Physiology | 4 | 120 |
| Code | Course Title | Credits | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC 114 | Intro. to Lab Profession & Ethics | 4 | 30 |
| MLS 161 | Medical Microbiology | 4 | 120 |
| MLS 121 | Clinical Chemistry I | 4 | 120 |
| MLS 131 | Haematology I | 4 | 120 |
| MLS 141 | Histopathology & Cytopathology I | 4 | 120 |
| Code | Course Title | Credits | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLS 261 | Medical Bacteriology II | 4 | 70 |
| MLS 221 | Clinical Chemistry II | 4 | 70 |
| MLS 231 | Haematology II | 4 | 70 |
| MLS 171 | Medical Parasitology I | 4 | 70 |
| MLS 211 | Blood Transfusion Sciences II | 4 | 70 |
| Code | Course Title | Credits | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLS 291 | Mycology II | 4 | 120 |
| MLS 282 | Virology II | 4 | 70 |
| MLS 252 | Immunology II | 4 | 70 |
| MLS 272 | Medical Parasitology II | 4 | 70 |
| Code | Course Title | Credits | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLS 253 | Immune-serology | 4 | 70 |
| SC 110 | Health Safety and Environment | 4 | 30 |
| MLS 256 | Urine Analysis | 4 | 120 |
| SC 212 | Research Proposal Writing I | 4 | 30 |
| Code | Course Title | Credits | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLS 362 | Medical Bacteriology III | 4 | 70 |
| SC 312 | Health Service Management | 4 | 60 |
| SC 211 | Research Proposal II | 4 | 70 |
| - | OSPE (Practical Exam) | - | PASS |