Program Overview

Clinical Laboratory Sciences Program

The Clinical Laboratory Sciences Program aligns with and supports the mission and goals of the institution by producing highly qualified and specialized graduates in Clinical Laboratory Sciences to become proficient practitioners in the field.

Program Overview

The program provides high-quality education and maximizes students' potential through intensive instructional and practical training. It promotes and enhances research opportunities by incorporating proper educational courses for research conduct, providing necessary research tools and activities to students, and ensuring active engagement and participation in local and national research conferences. The program also promotes active involvement and participation in community services through regular voluntary work intended to bring awareness and help to the general public.

Program Details

• Program Name: Clinical Laboratory Sciences Program
• Program Level: Bachelor's Degree
• Study Type: Coursework + Field Experience + Internship
• Study Level: Undergraduate
• Female Campus: College of Applied Medical Sciences - Jeddah
• Male Campus: Not available
• Required Qualification / Major: High School Certificate (Science Track)
• Program Duration: 4 Years + 1 Internship Year
• Study Schedule: Morning
• Total Credit Hours: 134 Credit Hours
• Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 134 Credit Hours
• Tuition Fees: No tuition fees

Admission Criteria

Admission to King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences is competitive and based on the General Secondary School Certificate score (30%), Qiyas Aptitude Test (30%), and Achievement Test (40%), in accordance with the university's approved regulations.

Program Educational Objectives

• To provide students with high-quality education.
• To continuously improve the standards of teaching and learning.
• To promote scientific research among students and faculty members.
• To engage students and faculty in community health services.

Program Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding

• Describe the principles of different disciplines and sub-specialties of clinical laboratory sciences, including their relationships and dissimilarities.
• Integrate basic and clinical sciences for diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of different human diseases.
• Explain the process of proper specimen collection, storage, transportation, and testing in various laboratory sections.

Skills

• Perform analytical techniques on various clinical specimens for the production and interpretation of laboratory results related to different tests.
• Conduct safety and quality control procedures required in clinical laboratory practice.
• Practice critical thinking and problem-solving skills for investigation and evaluation of research and clinical data with the ability to use IT and biostatistical tools.
• Apply speaking, reading, and academic writing skills in English and Arabic languages.

Values, Autonomy, and Responsibility

• Demonstrate teamwork and leader skills when dealing with colleagues and multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills with teachers, staff, colleagues, trainees, clients, patients, and other health professionals.
• Adhere to ethical and professional attitudes that follow the code of ethics and Islamic values.

Program Tracks

None

Career Opportunities for Graduates

Graduates with a Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences can work in the following fields:

• Universities as teaching staff
• Hospital laboratories in government, military, and private hospitals
• Clinical laboratory departments, including:
  • Microbiology
  • Hematology
  • Biochemistry
  • Anatomical Pathology
  • Immunology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Blood bank
• Toxicology laboratories
• Sports doping control and anti-doping laboratories
• Forensic laboratories
• Medical research centers
• Biotechnology sector
• Pharmaceutical and medical device companies
• Medical supplies and diagnostic companies
• Saudi Food and Drug Authority
• Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture
• Public Health Authority (Weqaya)