Marjorie Bash College of Health Sciences and Technology

Medical Laboratory Technician

If you are interested in the science and technology of health care, consider a career as a medical laboratory technician. It will immerse you in an exciting diagnostic environment, working both independently and as part of a team to perform complex procedures and tests on all types of human specimens.

3-year program

classroom, hands-on, labs

Tuition per session

₦ 130,000

Hostel Accommodation

₦ 70,000 (optional)

Medical Laboratory Science

This program is accredited by the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria.

Medical Laboratory Science

Program Overview

Does working in a hospital or laboratory inspire you? Join this accredited program and learn the fundamentals for various clinical laboratory testing procedures in our network of state-of-the-art laboratories.

As a Medical Laboratory Technician, you will perform laboratory procedures such as preparing specimens for testing, preparing culture media and stock solutions, and recognizing problems and errors in lab procedures. You will be responsible for drawing blood, as well as logging patient samples and preparing them for testing. All while using automated equipment and computerized instruments capable of performing several tests simultaneously, as well as microscopes, cell counters, and other sophisticated laboratory equipment.

Your education will involve a blend of online, classroom and clinical/hands-on training, all of which will make you very competent.

Program Curriculum

Our curriculum is designed to provide students with the necessary competencies and insights crucial for success across a diverse roles in belical laboratory science. The course encapsulates a comprehensive range of subjects, including anatomy and physiology, clinical chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, laboratory procedures and quality management, laboratory result correlation, first aid/cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and business management and career skills.

First Semester

Course Title

MLS111 - Introduction to Medical Laboratory Science

MLS112 - Clinical Chemistry

MLS113 - Hematology Basics

MLS114 - Laboratory Safety and Management

MLS115 - Medical Microbiology

Cr. Units

3

4

3

2

4

Second Semester

Course Title

MLS121 - Advanced Clinical Chemistry

MLS122 - Blood Banking

MLS123 - Clinical Microbiology

MLS124 - Laboratory Information Systems

MLS125 - Quality Control in Lab Practice

Cr. Units

4

3

4

2

3

First Semester

Course Title

MLS211 - Clinical Laboratory Techniques

MLS212 - Molecular Diagnostics

MLS213 - Immunology

MLS214 - Clinical Research Methods

MLS215 - Laboratory Management

Cr. Units

4

3

4

3

2

Second Semester

Course Title

MLS221 - Advanced Hematology

MLS222 - Clinical Parasitology

MLS223 - Diagnostic Microbiology

MLS224 - Laboratory Ethics

MLS225 - Medical Technology Seminar

Cr. Units

4

3

4

2

3

First Semester

Course Title

MLS311 - Clinical Practicum I

MLS312 - Advanced Blood Banking

MLS313 - Laboratory Administration

MLS314 - Clinical Chemistry Research

MLS315 - Professional Development

Cr. Units

4

3

3

4

2

Second Semester

Course Title

MLS321 - Clinical Practicum II

MLS322 - Laboratory Operations

MLS323 - Case Studies in Lab Medicine

MLS324 - Quality Assurance

MLS325 - Capstone Project

Cr. Units

4

3

4

3

2

Admission Requirements

SSCE/UTME

Candidates must possess a minimum of five (5) credits in the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) or its equivalent, which must include English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics at not more than two (2) sittings.

National Business and Technical Examination Board (NABTEB) is accepted and stands on its own with credits in at five (5) subjects i.e Physics,Chemistry, Biology, English Language, and Mathematics in not more than two (2) sittings.

The College shall conduct written examinations and oral interviews for applicants as the basis for admission.

Fees and expenses

Application fee

₦ 15,000

Acceptance fee

₦ 25,000

Tuition fee

₦ 135,000 (per session)

Hostel accommodation

₦ 70,000 (annually, optional)

Flexible payment plans are available.

Fees are updated regularly.

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Get in Touch

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Phone

+234 0803 542 4651
+234-0806 401 4761
College office:+234 806 172 5636

Email

mbashcollege@gmail.com
info@mbashcollege.org

Address

5 - 7 Okpu Umuobo Road, Union Bank Junction,
Abayi, Aba, Abia State, Nigeria

41 Umuodu Road
(Former Metropolitan Hospital)
Off Osisioma Junction,
Abayi, Aba, Abia State.