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SU Department of MLS was established in September 2016 in response to critical shortage of skilled Microbiologist and medical laboratory specialist capable of providing high quality skill lab in the community, thereby improving the quality of life of the people of Somalia.
Microbiology and Medical Laboratory science (BMBLS) is an integral program that deals clinical laboratory skills and practical procedures in varies aspect of diagnostic labs. Microbiology is the study of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and protozoa.
According to American Society for Microbiology, projections for the next 20 years suggest that there will be a demand for trained microbiologists and medical laboratory scientist to fill position in all aspects of microbiology and clinical laboratory science.
The demand in our country and entire region will be much higher in Microbiologists work as integral members of interdisciplinary teams in laboratories of hospitals, clinics, universities, and industry. They are on the cutting edge of science.
The Faculty of Microbiology and Laboratory Sciences (MLS) housed in the Faculty of Medicine and Health sciences at SIMAD University, will equip its students to excel in today’s highly competitive field of laboratory medicine.
| Year 1 Sem 1 | ||
| Code | Course Name | Credit Hour |
| XXXXXX | Arabic language (1) | 3 |
| EDU1101 | Study Skills | 3 |
| BMLS1101 | General Chemistry | 3 |
| BMLS1103 | Cell Biology | 3 |
| BMLS1102 | Fundamental of Medical Laboratory Science | 5 |
| XXXXXXX | Fundamentals of computing (FOC) | 3 |
| Year 1 Sem 2 | ||
| Code | Course Name | Credit Hour |
| BMLS1201 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 3 |
| BMLS1202 | Organic chemistry | 3 |
| BMLS1203 | Phlebotomy | 5 |
| XXXXX | CAT | 3 |
| XXXXX | Islamic Studies I | 3 |
| Year 2 Sem 1 | ||
| Code | Course Name | Credit Hour |
| BMLS2101 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 3 |
| BMLS2102 | Biochemistry I | 3 |
| BMLS2103 | Microbial Physiology | 5 |
| BMLS2104 | Parasitology and Entomology, I | 5 |
| BML2105 | Introduction to Community Medicine | 3 |
| BMLS2106 | Hematology I | 3 |
| XXXXXXXX | Arabic Language II | 3 |
| XXXXXXXX | Principle of Management | 3 |
| Year 2 Sem 2 | ||
| Code | Course Name | Credit Hour |
| BMLS2201 | Hematology II | 3 |
| BMLS2202 | Parasitology and Entomology II | 3 |
| BMLS2203 | Microbial Genetics | 3 |
| BMLS2204 | Clinical Bacteriology I | 5 |
| BMLS2205 | Biochemistry II | 3 |
| BMLS2206 | Biostatistics | 3 |
| BMLS2207 | Histology | 3 |
| XXXXXXX | Islamic Studies II | 3 |
| Year 3 Sem 1 | ||
| Code | Course Name | Credit Hour |
| BMLS3101 | Clinical Bacteriology II | 5 |
| BMLS3102 | Clinical Biochemistry I | 5 |
| BMLS3103 | Immunohematology | 5 |
| BMLS3104 | Epidemiology | 3 |
| BMLS3105 | Basic Pathology | 3 |
| BMLS3106 | Biotechnology I | 3 |
| XXXXXX | Communication Skills | 3 |
| Year 3 Sem 2 | ||
| Code | Course Name | Credit Hour |
| BMLS3201 | Clinical Biochemistry II | 5 |
| BMLS3202 | Histopathology I | 5 |
| BMLS3203 | Food and Diary Microbiology | 5 |
| BMLS3204 | Immunology and Serology | 5 |
| BMLS3205 | Research Methodology | 3 |
| BMLS3206 | Pharmacology | 3 |
| BMLS3207 | Biotechnology II | 3 |
| Year 4 Sem 1 | ||
| Code | Course Name | Credit Hour |
| BMLS4201 | Diagnostic Biochemistry | 5 |
| BMLS4202 | Histopathology II & Cytology | 5 |
| BMLS4203 | Industrial Microbiology | 3 |
| BMLS4204 | Environmental Microbiology | 3 |
| BMLS4205 | Virology | 3 |
| BMLS4206 | Mycology | 3 |
| BMLS4207 | Laboratory Quality Control (LQC) | 3 |
| Year 4 Sem 2 | ||
| Code | Course Name | Credit Hour |
| BMLS4201 | Research Project | 6 |
| Internship (Students may choose any of the following specialization) | ||
| BMLS4202 | Clinical Microbiology & Parasitology | 3 |
| BMLS4203 | Applied Microbiology | 3 |
| BMLS4204 | (Biochemistry & Hematology) | 3 |
The overall microbiology and laboratory science program is designed to last for four (4) years.
| Tuition Fee | Other Charges | Total per semester |
| $400.00 | $70.00 | $470.00 |
The SU academic year consists of 42 weeks split into two semesters of 18 weeks each, the first beginning in August.
Upon graduation, the certified Microbiology and Medical laboratory science will fulfill the following diverse roles and duties.
1. Performing various complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of patients suffering from some illness or disease.
2. The other common duties include – analyzing laboratory finding, conducting chemical analysis, calibrating and maintaining equipment, entering data collected from medical tests, analyzing samples, establishing and monitoring programs, cleaning and maintaining laboratory equipment, performing various tests, and training junior staff members.
3. Demonstrate creativity and initiative in leadership of health systems.
4. Apply skills in teaching and training of junior in Medical labs.
5. Participate in policy making in the health sector.