Department of Medical Laboratory Science
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science was previously a programme within the Department of Biomedical Sciences in the School of Public Health and Community Development (SPHCD). From the year 2019, it became a fully-fledged department in the School of Medicine (SOM), Maseno University.
The programme offered in our department is regulated by Commission for University Education and the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians’ and Technologists’ Board (KMLTTB).
Medical Laboratory Scientist also known as Medical Laboratory Technologist or Clinical Laboratory Scientist works closely with medical doctors and they are responsible for analyzing a variety of biological specimens from patients. It is estimated that 70% of medical decisions that informs patient diagnosis, treatment, hospital admission and discharge are based on laboratory test. In addition, Medical Laboratory Science contributions affects 95% of a health system’s costs.
The specialties in Medical Laboratory Science includes Blood Transfusion Science, Clinical Chemistry/Chemical Pathology, Cytopathology, Histopathology, Haematology, Immunology, Medical Bacteriology, Medical Genetics, Medical Parasitology & Entomology, Medical Mycology, and Medical Virology.
Vision.
To be a regional centre of excellence in Medical Laboratory Science training and research, and train innovative healthcare providers with modern laboratory perspectives.
Mission.
Delivering quality education and research, producing highly knowledgeable, skilled, ethical, and valued health professionals. This is achieved using motivated, professional, creative and results orientated faculty resulting in a healthier Kenya.
Programmes
• Currently the department offers Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science with IT.
• The department proposes to offer selected areas of specialties in Master of Medical Laboratory Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Laboratory Science
Master of Medical Laboratory Science (Area of Specialization). The various areas of specialization are listed below.
1. Master of Medical Laboratory Science (Bacteriology)
2. Master of Medical Laboratory Science (Blood Transfusion)
3. Master of Medical Laboratory Science (Clinical Chemistry)
4. Master of Medical Laboratory Science (Haematology)
5. Master of Medical Laboratory Science (Parasitology)
6. Master of Medical Laboratory Science (Surveillance & Disease Control)
7. Master of Medical Laboratory Science (Virology)
Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Laboratory Science (Area of Specialization). The various areas of specialization are listed below.
1. Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Laboratory Science (Bacteriology)
2. Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Laboratory Science (Blood Transfusion)
3. Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Laboratory Science (Clinical Chemistry)
4. Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Laboratory Science (Haematology)
5. Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Laboratory Science (Parasitology)
6. Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Laboratory Science (Surveillance & Disease Control)
7. Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Laboratory Science (Virology)