Academic programme
Bachelor of Science (Medical Laboratory Science) [from 2019]
Admissions
Entry requirements
Review the current admission requirements associated with this programme.
- Diploma/Associate Degree in Medical Technology.
- Passes at five (5) subjects at the IGCSE/GCE 'O' level/CSEC (General Proficiency) Examination, grades I to III (III from 1998) (or equivalent) and must include English Language, Mathematics and any two (2) of the following science subjects: Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Integrated Science (Single Award).
- Ordinary Diploma in Science with at least a Pass with Credit from the Government Technical Institute or equivalent.
- Ministry of Health Laboratory Technician certificate along with IGCSE/GCE 'O' level/CSEC Mathematics, English A and 1 Science Subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Human and Social Biology, Integrated Science) Grades I-III or equivalent.
- American Medical Technology or American Society for Clinical Pathology or Equivalent Phlebotomy Certification with Certification Maintenance with 3 Subjects at IGCSE/GCE 'O' level/CSEC with Grades I-III or equivalent which must include Mathematics, English and 1 Science Subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Human and Social Biology, Integrated Science) at least 3 years work experience and a pass at the University of Guyana Entrance Examination.
- Mature students (21 years and over) may be considered provided they have at least three (3) years continuous relevant experience and would have been successful at the University of Guyana Entrance Examination (UGEE).
- Any qualification considered by the University to be equivalent to any of the above.
Programme structure
Courses by year and semester
Expand each year to review the courses currently associated with this programme.
First Year
Semester 1
8 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA4104 | Additional Course (4 Credits) | 4 | Use this slot to register for Chinese courses |
| CHM1103 | Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 | — |
| MTH1106 | Fundamental Mathematics I | 3 | — |
| PHY1104 | Fundamentals of Physics | 4 | — |
| HSC1101 | Homeostasis I | 4 | — |
| CHM1102 | Introduction to General Chemistry | 3 | — |
| ENG1105 | Introduction to the Use of English | 4 | — |
| PHY1191 | Physics Laboratory I | 1 | — |
Semester 2
8 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA4204 | Additional Course (4 Credits) | 4 | Use this slot to register for Chinese courses. |
| MTH1207 | Fundamental Mathematics II | 3 | — |
| HSC1201 | Homeostasis II | 4 | — |
| CHM1206 | Introduction to Inorganic and Organic Chemistry | 3 | — |
| MLS1200 | Introduction to Medical Laboratory Science | 3 | — |
| CHM1205 | Introduction to Physical Chemistry | 3 | — |
| CHM1207 | Laboratory II - Introduction to Physical, Inorganic and Organic Chemistry | 1 | — |
| ENG1203 | Technical Communication | 4 | — |
Second Year
Semester 1
8 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA1103 | Additional Course (2 Credits) | 2 | Only use this slot after consultation with your Head of Department |
| AAA2103 | Additional Course (3 Credits) | 3 | Only use this slot after consultation with your Head of Department |
| AAA2101 | Additional Course (4 Credits) | 4 | Only use this slot after consultation with your Head of Department |
| MLS2100 | Analytical Techniques and Instrumentation | 4 | — |
| ZZZ2101 | Elective (4 credits) | 4 | Choose an elective course from Faculty of Education and Humanities. |
| MLS2101 | Immunology and Serology | 4 | — |
| MST1102 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 | — |
| MLS2102 | Medical Biochemistry I | 3 | — |
Semester 2
9 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA2203 | Additional Course (3 Credits) | 3 | Only use this slot after consultation with your Head of Department |
| AAA2201 | Additional Course (4 Credits) | 4 | Only use this slot after consultation with your Head of Department |
| MLS2900 | Clinical Laboratory Rotation | 2 | — |
| UGC1201 | Computer Literacy II | 4 | — |
| ZZZ2201 | Elective (4 credits) | 4 | Choose an elective course from Faculty of Education and Humanities. |
| MLS2202 | Medical Biochemistry II | 3 | — |
| MLS2201 | Molecular Biology and Genetics | 4 | — |
| CHM2206 | Organic Chemistry for Biological Sciences | 4 | — |
| MLS2200 | Phlebotomy, Urine Analysis and Sample Processing | 3 | — |
Annual Attachment
1 course| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLS2000 | Biochemistry / Instrumentation Lab | 1 | — |
Third Year
Semester 1
5 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| DST3100 | Academic Writing for Biomedical Sciences | 3 | — |
| MLS3103 | Clinical Pathology I | 3 | — |
| MLS3100 | General and Environmental Microbiology | 4 | — |
| MLS3101 | Hematology I | 3 | — |
| MLS3102 | Histotechnology I | 4 | — |
Semester 2
9 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLS3900 | Clinical Laboratory Rotation | 5 | — |
| MLS3203 | Clinical Pathology II | 3 | — |
| CMS3200 | Ethics and Law for Healthcare Professionals | 3 | This course replaces HSC3201 with effect from academic year 2022/2023. |
| MLS3201 | Hematology II | 3 | — |
| MLS3202 | Histotechnology II | 4 | — |
| HSC3201 | Legal and Ethical Issues / Psychology | 3 | — |
| MLS3200 | Medical Bacteriology | 4 | — |
| MLS3204 | Medical Parasitology | 2 | — |
| DST3200 | Research Methods/Epidemiology | 3 | — |
Annual Attachment
4 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLS3003 | Hematology Lab | 1 | — |
| MLS3002 | Histotechnology Lab | 1 | — |
| MLS3001 | Microbiology/Parasitology Lab | 1 | This is course is no longer being offered. Please register for MLS3004 |
| MLS3004 | Microbiology/Parasitology Lab | 2 | This course replaces MLS3001 with effect from academic year 2022/2023 |
Fourth Year
Semester 1
5 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLS4103 | Clinical Mycology | 3 | This course together with MLS4204 replaces course MLS4102 with effect from academic year 2022/2023 |
| MLS4102 | Clinical Mycology and Virology | 4 | Courses MLS4103 and MLS4204 have both replaced MLS4102 with effect from academic year 2022/2023 |
| WWW4101 | Elective (3 or 4 Credits) | 3 | Choose an elective course from Faculty of Social Science or SEBI. |
| MLS4101 | Immunohematology- Blood Banking I | 3 | — |
| HSC3103 | Management for Health Professionals | 3 | — |
Semester 2
6 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLS4204 | Clinical Virology | 3 | This course together with MLS4103 replaces course MLS4102 with effect from academic year 2022/2023 |
| WWW4201 | Elective (3 or 4 Credits) | 3 | Choose an elective course from Faculty of Social Science or SEBI. |
| MLS4200 | Immunohematology- Blood Banking II | 3 | — |
| MLS4901 | Laboratory Clinical Rotation | 8 | — |
| MLS4201 | Laboratory Management | 3 | — |
| MLS4203 | Quality Management | 3 | — |
Annual Attachment
3 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLS4001 | Blood Banking Lab | 1 | — |
| MLS4002 | Clinical Mycology and Virology Lab | 1 | This course provides practical support to the MLS4103 and MLS4204 courses with effect from academic year 2022/2023. |
| DDS4000 | Research Project | 4 | — |