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Colleges and Universities Offering Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science(Medical Laboratory Science) in Kenya

Discover colleges and universities in Kenya currently offering Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science(Medical Laboratory Science), plus course details, typical duration and related programmes.

Course Name
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science(Medical Laboratory Science)
Major Subject
Medical Laboratory Science
Course Category
Diploma
Average Study Duration
3 Years
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About Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science(Medical Laboratory Science)

Colleges Offering Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science(Medical Laboratory Science)

1. Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences

Course Entry Requirements:

Mean Grade : C (plain)

English/ Kiswahili: C (plain)

Maths/ Physics: C (plain)

Biology: C (plain)

Chemistry: C (plain)

Course Duration: 3 years

2. Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences (Part time upgrading)

Course Entry Requirements

Certificate in medical laboratory sciences

Valid KMLTTB registration certificate

Minimum two years relevant experience

Mean Grade : C (plain)

English/ Kiswahili: C (plain)

Course Duration - 2 years
Modules Overview:
Communication Skills

Computer applications

Goal analysis and personal development

Instrumentation

Medical terminologies

Chemistry

Mathematics and statistics

Management and laboratory practice

Health management

Social studies, professional conduct and law

Sterilization and disinfection

Entrepreneurship education
Exam Body: KMLTTB (Kenya Medical Laboratory Technician and Technologist Board)/KNEC

Duration: 9 trimesters

Minimum Entry requirement:
-Mean grade of C at Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) level or its equivalent.
-MUST have attained;
1. English or Kiswahili – C Plain
2. Biology – C
3. Chemistry – C
4. Physics or Mathematics- C
Entry requirements
- A minimum of a C in KCSE with a C in each of the following subjects:
(i)chemistry/physical sciences
(ii)biology/biological sciences
(iii)English/kiswahili and
(iv)a C- in maths or physics or
- Hold a certificate in medical laboratory science from a recognized institution with two years of experience
Course duration
- 3 years
Entry requirements
- Applicants must have attained a C in KCSE with a C in maths,biology and chemistry or be in possession of a certificate in medical laboratory science from a recognized institution
Admission fees
- Sh.1000
Tuition fees
- Sh.70,000 p.a
Course duration
- 2 years
Mode of study
- Full time
Admission requirements
- A minimum of a C- in KCSE with a C- in maths/physics,chemistry and biology or
- A Certificate in medical laboratory science
Duration
- 2 years
Course study duration: 8 terms.
Examination body: KNEC.
Minimum admission grade: C plain in KCSE.
Intakes/Admission periods: January.
Course Entry Requirements: KCSE mean grade of C Plain with C- biology or physics, C- English or Kiswahili, C Maths, Chemistry or Physics.

Universities Offering Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science(Medical Laboratory Science)

Course requirements
Applicants are required to have scored a C in KCSE with a C- in physics and maths and a C in
each of the subjects below.
(a)Physical sciences or biological sciences
(b) Kiswahili or English
(c)Biology or chemistry or
hold a certificate in medical laboratory science from a institution recognized by the university senate and
by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board or be in possession of other qualifications
approved by the senate.
Period of study
-Sh.Nine trimesters
Fees
- Sh.35,550 per trimester
Course start dates
The program begins every January,may and September.
Admission requirements
- One must have scored
C in KCSE with C- in maths/physics
and C in each of the subjects below:
(i)Biology/chemistry
(ii)Biological Sciences or Physical Sciences
(iii)English or Kiswahili
Applicants holding a certificate
in medical laboratory technology or
in relevant discipline will be considered
for admission.

Course duration
- Nine trimesters

Tuition fees
- Sh.35,550 per trimester
Those applying for the above program are expected to be holding any of the qualifications below:
(a) A mean grade of C at KCSE with C in each of the subjects below:
(i) English or Kiswahili.

(ii) Mathematics or Physics.

(iii) Chemistry.

(iv) Biology.

(b) A holder of Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology and registered by Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologist Board.

Course duration.
Three years.
Admission requirements
-KCSE C with C in Biology, Chemistry, English or Kiswahili and C- in Maths or Physics.

Admission shall be granted holders of a certificate in Medical Laboratory Sciences With KMLTTB Registration.

Course duration.
Six semesters.
Admission requirements
-KCSE C with C in Chemistry and biology,C- in maths/physics and English/kiswahili or
-KACE with a principle pass in biology, a subsidiary pass in chemistry and maths/physics
Duration
-2 years
Mode of study
-full time

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