Faculty of Medical Laboratory Sciences

Establishment:
The Faculty of Medical Laboratory Sciences was established, and its first batch of students was admitted in 2001, as part of a group of five medical faculties: Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Radiology and Nuclear Medicine. Professor Hassan AbdulAziz Musa served as the founding dean of the faculty from its establishment until 2007. The faculty's postgraduate program began in 2006, offering Master's and Doctoral degrees by research in Medical Laboratory Sciences, including specializations such as Medical Microbiology, Medical Parasitology, Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Histopathology, and Immunology. In 2018, the Master's program by course was introduced in the same specializations except for Immunology. Location: Khartoum - Burri, eastern section of the university campus, Sudan.
Vision:
Excellence and leadership in the field of Medical Laboratory Sciences
Objectives:
1. To develop specialized technical personnel in the various branches of medical laboratories.
2. To exchange expertise and knowledge with peer institutions both within and outside the country.
3. To be able to participate in and implement quality control systems within laboratories and hospitals.
4. To establish the principles of modern diagnostic medicine.
5. To improve healthcare services in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
Mission:
1. To create a controlled university environment that prepares distinguished graduates scientifically, ethically, professionally, and in research.
2. To prepare graduates capable of laboratory diagnosis and contributing to the advancement of community health.
3. To adhere to ethical standards.
4. To uphold the conduct and ethics of the medical profession.
5. To contribute to scientific research.
6. To be community-oriented, prioritizing health and client satisfaction.
7. To achieve scientific and practical excellence and comprehensive quality.
8. To promote teamwork, participation, and transparency.
9. To continue professional development and stay current with the latest advancements.

The faculty departments:
1. Medical Microbiology
2. Medical Parasitology
3. Hematology
4. Immunology
5. Clinical Chemistry
6. Histopathology
Degrees Awarded:

1/ Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Medical Laboratory Sciences in the following specializations, completed in four years (eight semesters):
1. Medical Microbiology and Parasitology
2. Hematology and Immunology
3. Clinical Chemistry and Histopathology

2/ Master of Science (Courses) in Medical Laboratory Sciences in the following specializations:
1. Medical Microbiology
2. Clinical Chemistry
3. Medical Parasitology
4. Histopathology
5. Hematology

3/ Master of Science (Research) in Medical Laboratory Sciences in the following specializations:
1. Medical Microbiology
2. Immunology
3. Clinical Chemistry
4. Medical Parasitology
5. Histopathology
6. Hematology

4/ Doctor of Philosophy (Research) in Medical Laboratory Sciences in the following specializations:
1. Medical Microbiology
2. Immunology
3. Clinical Chemistry.
4. Medical Parasitology
5. Histopathology
6. Hematology