Head of Department: Mrs. Lana Basil Khudhur

Description

The Department of Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) was established in 2021/2022 year at Catholic University in Erbil. MLS is the study of how medical microbes, including bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses, affect our health and diagnosis of the causative agents. Also, the analysis of physiological and chemical tests is the primary focus of the BSc Medical MLS program. However, a broader knowledge of biosciences and chemistry, in general, is essential for a complete understanding of MLS.

Vision

The Medical Laboratory Science program provides a learning environment that enables medical laboratory science students to become competent laboratory professionals. By acquiring theoretical knowledge and the necessary technical skills, medical laboratory science students can successfully perform testing and provide quality laboratory services.

Microbes play an essential role in human infectious diseases. It is crucial to have the Department of MLS at the College of Health Sciences specialize students in examining various microbes, their modes of transmission, prevention, and infectious diseases.

Mission

The mission of this department is:

• To provide comprehensive scientific instruction to students, conduct novel and meaningful research, and offer consultation in hematological, biochemical analysis, molecular techniques, microbiology, and immunology as they relate to human disease.
• To produce graduates with cutting-edge knowledge, laboratory practice, and professional healthcare skills that will be able to work professionally in the clinical laboratory.
• To provide a comprehensive theoretical knowledge of medical Laboratory Techniques, including the spread of micro-organisms, disease causation, diagnosis of pathogens of major significance to public health, and advanced practical training in this diverse field. The increasing incidence of microbial infections worldwide is compounded by the rapid evolution of drug-resistant variants and opportunistic infections.

Objectives

Promote interest in the growth of medical laboratory science as a profession. Provide a stimulating atmosphere for students, faculty, and laboratory staff. Thus, our students develop the desire for learning and the development of up-to-date knowledge to respond to changing demands of the profession. Maintain a source of professionals who participate in bringing new knowledge to the clinical laboratories. This is accomplished through research and continuing education. Develop graduates with the capacity to participate in leadership roles in education and management.

Through clinical experience and the research project graduation, students develop professional skills. These skills include organizing work, making judgments and evaluations, handling problems, and embracing professional responsibility. The student must attain and maintain the expected competency in all areas of medical laboratory science.

 Job prospects

MLS Graduates have a variety of career options from which to choose. University and governmental and private laboratories sector, research centers, quality control, hospitals, teaching, and the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries are among the list of employers looking for qualified graduated MLS.