Masters of Science in Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Program Overview

The Master's of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science program at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University expands students' knowledge and expertise in the field, preparing them to contribute to improving health services. The program offers four specializations: Hematology, Immunology, Microbiology, and Clinical Chemistry. It requires a bachelor's degree and two years of clinical experience, and students must demonstrate English proficiency and pass an entrance exam. The program is offered full-time at the Dammam campus and emphasizes research through a thesis or project.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Masters of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science program aims to help graduates expand their knowledge and expertise in the field and participate in improving the health services in their country.

Objectives:

• To enhance graduates' knowledge and expertise in clinical laboratory sciences.
• To prepare graduates to contribute to the improvement of health services.

Program Description:

The program is a postgraduate degree offered by the College of Applied Medical Sciences at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University. It is a 2-year program with a total of 30 credit hours, including 24 credit hours for coursework and 6 credit hours for a thesis or project. The program is available to both male and female students.

Outline:

Track: Master of Science (Clinical Laboratory Science/Microbiology)

First Year

• Semester One:
• CLS 702: Pathology of Diseases (4 credit hours)
• CLS 703: Application of Biostatistics in Clinical Laboratory Science (3 credit hours)
• CLS 706: Principles of Microbiology (2 credit hours)
• Semester Two:
• CLS 701: Research Methodology (3 credit hours)
• CLS 704: Student seminar-I (1 credit hour)
• CLS 707: Medical Parasitology (2 credit hours)
• CLS 709: Medical Virology (2 credit hours)
• Semester Three:
• CLS 705: Student seminar-II (1 credit hour)
• CLS 708: Medical Mycology (2 credit hours)
• CLS 710: Advanced Clinical Microbiology (4 credit hours)

Second Year

• Semester One:
• CLS 799: Master’s Thesis (6 credit hours)
• Semester Two:
• CLS 799: Master’s Thesis (6 credit hours)
• Semester Three:
• CLS 799: Master’s Thesis (6 credit hours)

Track: Master of Science (Clinical Laboratory Science/Immunology)

First Year

• Semester One:
• CLS 702: Pathology of Diseases (4 credit hours)
• CLS 703: Application of Biostatistics in Clinical Laboratory Science (3 credit hours)
• CLS 711: Introduction to Immunology (2 credit hours)
• Semester Two:
• CLS 701: Research Methodology (3 credit hours)
• CLS 704: Student seminar-I (1 credit hour)
• CLS 712: Advanced Immunology-I (2 credit hours)
• CLS 713: Immunology of Infectious Diseases (2 credit hours)
• Semester Three:
• CLS 705: Student seminar-II (1 credit hour)
• CLS 714: Clinical Immunology & Serology (2 credit hours)
• CLS 715: Advanced Immunology-II (2 credit hours)
• CLS 716: Molecular Immunology (2 credit hours)

Second Year

• Semester One:
• CLS 799: Master’s Thesis (6 credit hours)
• Semester Two:
• CLS 799: Master’s Thesis (6 credit hours)
• Semester Three:
• CLS 799: Master’s Thesis (6 credit hours)

Track: Master of Science (Clinical Laboratory Science/Hematology)

First Year

• Semester One:
• CLS 702: Pathology of Diseases (4 credit hours)
• CLS 703: Application of Biostatistics in Clinical Laboratory Science (3 credit hours)
• CLS 717: Basic Hematology and Laboratory Diagnosis (2 credit hours)
• Semester Two:
• CLS 701: Research Methodology (3 credit hours)
• CLS 704: Student seminar-I (1 credit hour)
• CLS 718: Transfusion Medicine (2 credit hours)
• CLS 720: Introduction to Hematological Malignancies (2 credit hours)
• Semester Three:
• CLS 705: Student seminar-II (1 credit hour)
• CLS 719: Advanced Hematology (3 credit hours)
• CLS 721: Hemostasis and Thrombosis (3 credit hours)

Second Year

• Semester One:
• CLS 799: Master’s Thesis (6 credit hours)
• Semester Two:
• CLS 799: Master’s Thesis (6 credit hours)
• Semester Three:
• CLS 799: Master’s Thesis (6 credit hours)

Track: Master of Science (Clinical Laboratory Science/Clinical chemistry)

First Year

• Semester One:
• CLS 702: Pathology of Diseases (4 credit hours)
• CLS 703: Application of Biostatistics in Clinical Laboratory Science (3 credit hours)
• CLS 722: Advanced Clinical Biochemistry-I (2 credit hours)
• Semester Two:
• CLS 701: Research Methodology (3 credit hours)
• CLS 704: Student seminar-I (1 credit hour)
• CLS 723: Endocrinology & Metabolism (2 credit hours)
• CLS 724: Toxicology (2 credit hours)
• Semester Three:
• CLS 705: Student seminar-II (1 credit hour)
• CLS 725: Analytical Methods in Clinical chemistry (2 credit hours)
• CLS 726: Clinical disorders (2 credit hours)
• CLS 727: Advanced Clinical chemistry-II (2 credit hours)

Second Year

• Semester One:
• CLS 799: Master’s Thesis (6 credit hours)
• Semester Two:
• CLS 799: Master’s Thesis (6 credit hours)
• Semester Three:

Other:

• The program is offered at the Dammam campus.
• The program is available in four specializations: Hematology, Immunology, Microbiology, and Clinical Chemistry.
• The program requires a bachelor's degree in the same field and two years of full-time clinical experience.
• Applicants must pass the English test IELTS (5) degree or its equivalent.
• Applicants must pass a written examination and interview.
• Applicants must be medically fit.
• Applicants must apply as a full-time student.
• Applicants must provide an employer's approval and two letters of reference.