Welcome to the Department of Medical Laboratory Science

Medical Laboratory Science is a dynamic and exciting profession with long term career prospects. This degree programme is designed to provide a broad basis of fundamental scientific knowledge to suit the changing needs of modern scientific knowledge in Health care and to enable them proceed for further training. The training exposes students to basic medical sciences and to core Medical Laboratory disciplines like Clinical Chemistry (Chemical Pathology), Haematology/ Blood Group Serology (Blood Transfusion Science), Medical Microbiology/Parasitology, Histopathology/Cytopathology, Immunology/Immunochemistry as well as instrumentation, modern techniques and Laboratory Management. In addition, Medical Laboratory Scientists have a well-defined career in the Health Service. Our Medical Laboratory Science curriculum have been specifically designed to include a very robust clinical posting at State Specialist Hospital, Ashubiaro, Osogbo, Osun State . The Department of Medical Laboratory Science has the following Units; Medical Microbiology/Parasitology, Haematology/Blood Group Serology (Blood Transfusion Science), Clinical Chemistry (Chemical Pathology), Histopathology/Cytopathology and Immunology/Immunochemistry and Basic Medical Science (Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Anatomy and Physiology). The students are also required to broaden their knowledge by taking ancilllary courses in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, statistics, biochemisty, anatomy, physiology and pharmacology and information technology/computer application. Courses at the clinical level (300-500 level) of the programme must be taught by professional Medical Laboratory Scientists. Moreover, students at their 3rd, 4th and 5th year of the training will undergo mandatory hospital based laboratory posting as trainee Medical Laboratory Scientists to broaden their practical skills under the supervision of practicing Medical Laboratory Scientists. Students are inducted by the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN); After a successful completion of the five years programme and then proceed for one year internship in any accredited Medical Laboratory in the country and upon completion they are given a license to practice by the MLSCN. Upon successful completion of the one year intership students are mobilized for one year compulsory National Youth Service.

About the Department

The Department of Medical Laboratory Science trains highly skilled professionals for a dynamic career in healthcare. Our comprehensive five-year program provides a strong foundation in medical sciences and core laboratory disciplines like Clinical Chemistry, Haematology, Microbiology, Histopathology, and Immunology. Students gain invaluable practical experience through robust clinical postings and hospital-based training, preparing them for licensure by the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) and a vital role in disease diagnosis and management.

• Mission

  To cultivate highly competent and ethically grounded Medical Laboratory Scientists equipped with the foundational scientific knowledge, practical skills, and leadership capabilities necessary to excel in disease diagnosis, management, and prevention, serving healthcare needs nationally and globally.

• Vision

  To be a leading center of excellence in Medical Laboratory Science education, research, and practice, producing innovative professionals who contribute significantly to advancements in healthcare diagnostics and public health.