The Department of Clinical Laboratory Science program at Inaya Medical Colleges offers a thesis-track master’s program in two disciplines: infection prevention and control and clinical microbiology. The program meets all the necessary requirements for launching the postgraduate studies program with regard to the academic accreditation of the program at a reputable institution in the fields of education, research, and clinical practice, along with competent teaching staff. In addition to the availability of clinical research facilities, educational resources, and partnerships with high-caliber clinical training sites that will enable the program to achieve the goals and mission of the Clinical Laboratory Science program and Inaya Medical Colleges. The program provides opportunities for those who want to pursue and continue their Ph.D. in the future.
The Master of Sciences in Clinical Laboratory Science (MSCLS) at IMC provides graduate students with an interactive learning environment, qualified faculty, evidence-based, high-quality learning, and advanced clinical practice experience in the field of clinical laboratory science to enable them to be competent professionals who contribute to the progress of health care.
To graduate well-educated, skilled CLS professionals who meet the highest standards and professional ethics.
The Master’s of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science program aims to help graduates develop their knowledge and expertise in the field to participate in enhancing the nation’s healthcare system by:
Level | Course Code | Course Title | Required or Elective | Pre-Requisite Courses | Credit Hours |
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Level 1 | AMS 511 | Advanced Biostatistics | Required | None | 3 Hrs |
Level 1 | AMS 512 | Leadership and Management in Health care | Required | None | 3 Hrs |
Level 1 | AMS 513 | Research Methodology | Required | None | 3 Hrs |
Level 1 | AMS 514 | Health Outcomes and Quality Assessment | Required | None | 3 Hrs |
Level 2 | CLS 520 | Microbial Infection Control | Required | AMS 511 AMS 513 | 3 Hrs |
Level 2 | CLS 521 | Competencies in Infection Control | Required | AMS 512 AMS 513 | 3 Hrs |
Level 2 | CLS 522 | Patient Care Process & Evidence. Based Infection Control Practices | Required | AMS 512 AMS 513 | 3 Hrs |
Level 2 | CLS 523 | Infection Control Program Design & Management | Required | AMS 512 AMS 513 | 3 Hrs |
Levels 3 & 4 | Thesis | Required | 12 Hrs |
Level | Course Code | Course Title | Required or Elective | Pre-Requisite Courses | Credit Hours |
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Level 1 | AMS 511 | Advanced Biostatistics | Required | None | 3 Hrs |
Level 1 | AMS 512 | Leadership and Management in Health care | Required | None | 3 Hrs |
Level 1 | AMS 513 | Research Methodology | Required | None | 3 Hrs |
Level 1 | AMS 514 | Health Outcomes and Quality Assessment | Required | None | 3 Hrs |
Level 2 | CLS 524 | Advanced Molecular Diagnostics in Clinical Microbiology | Required | AMS 511 AMS 513 | 3 Hrs |
Level 2 | CLS 525 | Advanced Virology and Mycology | Required | AMS 511 AMS 513 | 3 Hrs |
Level 2 | CLS 526 | Advanced Bacteriology | Required | AMS 511 AMS 513 | 3 Hrs |
Level 2 | CLS 527 | Advanced Parasitology | Required | AMS 511 AMS 513 | 3 Hrs |
Levels 3 & 4 | Thesis | Required | 12 Hrs |