B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Sciences
The Bachelor of Science in Laboratory Sciences is one of the most fundamental fields of paramedical sciences related to the laboratory analysis of human biological samples. This field is of special importance in diagnosing, treating, and preventing various diseases. Today, professionals in this field benefit from up-to-date equipment, exact and sensitive technologies, advanced software, and modern diagnostic methods to perform multiple tests. Experts believe that depending on the situation of countries, between 70 to 80 percent of health decisions depend on laboratory results.
Definition of the Course: The Bachelor of Science in Laboratory Sciences is one of the fields of paramedical sciences. Graduates of this field, while familiar with laboratory equipment and techniques and also mastering the principles and methods of laboratory diagnosis of various biological samples, will gain sufficient skills to use these techniques in providing laboratory services to diagnose diseases, follow up treatment, and maintain the health of community members. The primary education areas for students are hematology, biochemistry, bacteriology, parasitology, mycology, virology, immunology, blood bank, molecular techniques, pathology, toxicology, and quality assurance in the laboratory. The most crucial service-oriented task of graduates of this field is presence in clinical diagnostic laboratories.
Job Position of Graduates:
- Clinical Diagnostic Laboratories
- Health Center Laboratories
- Research and Educational Institutes
- Factories Producing Laboratory Equipment and Materials
- Companies Producing Biological and Laboratory Products
- Forensic Medical Laboratories
- Blood Transfusion Organization Laboratories
Outlook (Vision): Considering the progressive foundation of clinical and health laboratories, in the next ten years, while emphasizing active learning and acquiring new related skills along with innovation and creativity, capable graduates of this field should use the latest daily techniques to provide desirable services in all laboratories.
Mission: The mission of this course is to train capable, responsible forces with sufficient knowledge, skills, and professional behavior for effective performance in a wide range of laboratory services.
Expected Outcomes from Graduates: Graduates of this course should be able to use various equipment, kits, and different laboratory methods and standard techniques in various fields of laboratory sciences, including biochemistry, hematology, blood bank, bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology, immunology, and laboratory services to provide accurate and precise results and record and report the results.
General Objectives: This educational program aims to train a laboratory science expert who can perform various tests on blood, other liquids, and the human body in clinical and health laboratories using the specialized knowledge they have learned and using electronic devices. The information and results obtained from these tests will assist the doctor in diagnosing the disease, the treatment process, and maintaining community health. Given that this field is constantly changing and developing, graduates of this field should be trained in a way that they have sufficient knowledge and skills to use new technology.