Medical Laboratory Sciences


Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) play pivotal roles in the various health care professions. They provide invaluable information for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases. Since its establishment in 2009, the MLS educational programme of National University-Sudan (NUSU) equips students with essential knowledge and techniques to develop their future professional career in diagnosis of diseases and/or performing medical research.

The faculty of MLS currently offers:

1. A four year Bachelor (Honours) in five key disciplines including:

- Clinical Chemistry

- Microbiology

- Haematology and Immunohaematology

- Histopathology and Cytology

- Parasitology and Medical Entomology

2. Postgraduate programmes including:

- Higher Diploma in MLS

- Master by course and dissertation in MLS in:

o Clinical Chemistry

o Microbiology and Infection Control

o Haematology and Immunohaematology

o Histopathology and Cytology

o Parasitology and Medical Entomology

- Master and PhD by research in:

o Clinical Chemistry

o Microbiology

o Haematology and Immunohaematology

o Histopathology and Cytology

o Parasitology and Medical Entomology

o Immunology