Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Sciences

The Clinical Laboratory Science Department was established in 1989 and since then it has produced qualified laboratory specialists who play a critical role alongside doctors and nurses in the day-to-day business of healthcare, as well as significantly contributing to medical research projects.  The graduates receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS), after they successfully complete the four year long program of study.

College

College of Applied Medical Sciences

Campus

Dammam

Track

Health

Level

Undergraduate

Degree

BSc

Gender

Female

Years of study

5 (Includes Preparatory and Internship years)

Credit hours

132

Additional requirements

Internship, Written Dissertation

Stage One

College-based Teaching: is three years long and is devoted to academic studies in the College and includes the Preparatory year and specialty courses.

Stage Two

Hospital-based Teaching: is one academic year, where the student receives extensive practical training in different hospital laboratories that are approved by the University.

Internship

Followed by a training year (internship) to promote practical skills that were learned throughout their years of study at IAU.

Career Opportunities

The Clinical Laboratory Science program produces professional, highly qualified laboratory specialists who have numerous job opportunities, such as: 

• Private and public hospitals
• Academic institutions
• Research laboratories
• Forensic laboratories
• Companies and marketing/sales areas

First year

During the first year the student will complete the Preparatory year in the Health track.

Second year

In the second year students will take introductory courses that include microbiology, physiology, biochemistry, histology, clinical chemistry, hematology, molecular biology and genetics.

Third year

During the third year the students will learn the basics of proper research methods and laboratory management as well as study various topics in medicine in depth.  Courses include:  clinical microbiology, parasitology, and virology.

Fourth year

The fourth year involves clinical rotations that will enhance each student’s practical skills in the areas of hematology, blood banking, diagnostic histotechnology and cytology, diagnostic microbiology, clinical chemistry, immunology, and serology.  A research project is required in order to complete this year.

Fifth year (Internship year)

The Internship year includes rotations completed in a wide variety of UD approved firms.  This training program has been designed to ensure that the CLS graduates will not only gain experience in a variety of laboratories, but that these graduates will demonstrate the highest level of professionalism and be evaluated accordingly.  This critical Internship year provides the student with a smooth transition from the realm of the university to the working world.