Hematology program
Master
Levels
4
Courses
16
Credits
36
Number of students
12
Overview
Program Identification and General Information:
Program’s Main Location:
Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences - Main Campus, Jouf University – Sakaka.
System of Study:
☒ Coursework & Thesis
Mode of Study:
☒ On Campus
Major track/pathway
Credit Hours (For each track) Professions/jobs (For each track)
1. Clinical Microbiology: 15
2. Hematology: 15
3. Clinical Chemistry: 15
Total credit hours: (36)
General Courses: 13
Specialized (Elective): 15
Thesis: 8
Total: 36
Mission, Goals
1. Program Mission:
Preparing highly qualified and skilled graduates to support education, scientific research, and community healthcare.
2. Program Goals:
1- Assuring high quality in teaching and training to prepare competent professionals in clinical laboratory sciences.
2- Providing graduates with the fundamental knowledge, values, and skills necessary for teaching and research.
3- Encouraging and preparing students in research skills to pursue PhD studies.
4- Graduating proficient clinical laboratory scientists to serve the community.
Program content
Admission requirements
Program levels
المستوى الاول
mcls 615 - Laboratory Management and Quality Assurance - mandatory
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
Course number and code: MCLS 615
Course name: Laboratory Management and Quality Control
Number of units: 2
Course Description:
This course aims to introduce the student to a number of aspects of management and quality in laboratory medicine and medical research, including aspects of change management, laboratory information systems, intellectual property, creative thinking, and the economics of the health care system and pathology services.
mcls 612 - Molecular Diagnostics - mandatory
Credits
2
Theoretical
1
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
3
Prerequisite
Course Description:
Course number and code: MCLS 612
Course name: Molecular Diagnostics
Number of units: 2
Course Description:
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the basic principles of clinical molecular diagnostics and explores the use of molecular techniques in the diagnosis of disease. It describes the principles of modern techniques used in biomolecular diagnostics with an emphasis on biomedical molecular biology and an understanding of advanced molecular techniques for disease diagnosis, genetic mapping (genome), identification and amplification techniques used in infectious diseases, nucleic acid alteration (mutation), genetic fingerprinting, components of the molecular laboratory, and evaluation of controls to verify the validity of the results obtained.
mcls 613 - Advanced Immunology - mandatory
Credits
1
Theoretical
1
Pratical
Training
Total Content
1
Prerequisite
Course Description:
Course number and code: MCLS 613
Course name: Advanced Immunology
Number of units: 1
Course Description:
This course provides comprehensive advanced knowledge in the biology of the immune system, advanced immunology of a wide range of diseases caused by the immune system, and in-depth instruction in basic concepts and clinical practices.
mcls 614 - Medical Genetics - mandatory
Credits
1
Theoretical
1
Pratical
Training
Total Content
1
Prerequisite
Course Description:
Course number and code: MCLS 614
Course name: Medical Genetics
Number of units: 1
Course Description:
This course covers basic and advanced knowledge in medical genetics. The course focuses in particular on the impact of genetic concepts on medicine and the inheritance of human genetic diseases. The course enhances the clinical skills to analyze and interpret various human genetic case studies. This course also emphasizes the principles and ethical values in the field of medical genetics.
المستوى الثاني
mcls 617 - Seminar - mandatory
Credits
1
Theoretical
1
Pratical
Training
Total Content
1
Prerequisite
Course Description:
Course Number and Code: MCLS 617
Course Name: Research Seminar
Number of Units: 1
Course Description:
The Seminar is a core course that engages students in cross-curricular conversations that explore the complexities of academic and real-world topics and issues through the analysis of divergent viewpoints. Students learn how to synthesize information from multiple sources, develop their own perspectives in written essays, and design and deliver oral and visual presentations. Ultimately, the course aims to equip students with the strength to analyze and evaluate information accurately in order to formulate and communicate evidence-based arguments.
mcls 633 - Advanced Hemostasis - mandatory
Credits
2
Theoretical
1
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
3
Prerequisite
Course Description:
Course number and code: MCLS 633
Course name: Advanced Coagulation Science
Number of units: 2
Course Description:
The course provides in-depth knowledge and study of advanced mechanisms involved in coagulation and thrombosis including clotting factors, the fibrin system, platelet structure and function with emphasis on pathological conditions of coagulation and thrombosis that lead to clotting and bleeding problems, laboratory investigations tests and monitoring of anticoagulant medications.
mcls 631 - Red Blood Cell Disorders - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
Course number and code: MCLS 631
Course name: Red blood cell diseases
Number of units: 3
Course Description:
This course focuses on advanced knowledge related to the diagnosis and monitoring of abnormal red blood cell functions that contribute to the pathophysiology of the disease. Advanced techniques and differential diagnosis in relation to anemia will also be covered in detail.
mcls 632 - Transfusion Medicine - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
Course number and code: MCLS 632
Course name: Blood Transfusion
Number of units: 3
Course Description:
In this course, students will be introduced to the theoretical and practical topics related to transfusion medicine in terms of obtaining blood components, preparing them for transfusion, and evaluating any adverse effects related to blood transfusion. Emphasis is placed on the biochemical and serological aspects of pre-transfusion testing. Emphasis is also placed on the roles and importance of blood group systems in transfusion medicine. Blood and blood component transfusion represents one of the best options for the conservative treatment of many diseases, and it is essential for the clinical laboratory technician to understand the criteria for blood donation and investigations of transfusion reactions.
mcls 616 - Advanced Biostatistics - mandatory
Credits
2
Theoretical
1
Pratical
Training
Total Content
3
Prerequisite
Course Description:
Course number and code: MCLS 616
Course name: Advanced Biostatistics
Number of units: 2
Course Description:
This course covers the basic and advanced principles of biostatistics. The course will focus in particular on specific tools for describing data sets graphically and numerically; methods for making inferences about population means and proportions from sample data; testing statistical hypotheses and applying them to group comparisons; issues of power and sample size in study designs; and different study designs.
المستوى الثالث
mcls 619 - Research Proposal specialized track - mandatory
Credits
1
Theoretical
1
Pratical
Training
Total Content
1
Prerequisite
Course Description:
Course number and code: MCLS 619
Course name: Research Proposal
Number of units: 1
Course Description:
The course will enable students to write individual laboratory research proposals for a research project to obtain ethical approval. Students will learn about planning, selecting research and proper ethics. The research proposal will be prepared in the chosen specialized track (microbiology, hematology or clinical chemistry) under the supervision of a faculty member and will be submitted for approval by the scientific committee for approval.
mcls 634 - Hematological Malignancies - mandatory
Credits
4
Theoretical
3
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
5
Prerequisite
Course Description:
Course number and code: MCLS 634
Course name: Blood Cancers
Number of units: 4
Course Description:
This course aims to learn and understand benign white blood cell disorders and blood malignancies including: different types of leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome, myeloproliferative disorders, lymphomas, and multiple myeloma. Differential diagnosis methods for these malignancies will be discussed and emphasis will be placed on the interpretation of the results. The student is expected to perform routine and advanced techniques in the diagnosis of these malignancies. The course will also provide an overview of stem cell transplantation.
mcls 620 - Infection Control and Prevention - mandatory
Credits
1
Theoretical
1
Pratical
Training
Total Content
1
Prerequisite
Course Description:
Course number and code: MCLS 620
Course name: Infection Control and Prevention
Number of units: 2
Course Description:
This course provides the student with advanced knowledge and skills in infection prevention and control in current healthcare practice, which affects all patient care activities in healthcare settings. Infection prevention and control, including the prevention of infectious diseases and the spread of antimicrobial resistance, is an essential component of healthcare quality and patient safety. In this course, students will learn how and why healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) occur and how this course reduces their risk and spread. An effective course involves building a program with all healthcare professionals (HCP) playing their part in preventing the spread of pathogens and antimicrobial resistance
mcls 618 - Scientific Research Methods - mandatory
Credits
1
Theoretical
1
Pratical
Training
Total Content
1
Prerequisite
Course Description:
Course number and code: MCLS 618
Course name: Scientific Research Methods
Number of units: 1
Course Description:
This course will enable students to understand the meaning, concepts, and types of scientific research. They will learn the elements of formulating a general question about a research area and designing and conducting research in a goal-oriented manner. Students will learn methods of collecting, measuring and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data in a broad sense (both in experimental and non-experimental settings). Students will also acquire skills in searching literature sources relevant to their research, data analysis and interpretation skills, as well as writing and presenting research. The course will emphasize the importance of ethical considerations and the research approval process.
mcls 635 - Clinical Practice in Hematology - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
Pratical
6
Training
Total Content
6
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course provides advanced knowledge in the diagnosis of hematological disorders. Students are expected to perform routine and advance hematological techniques starting from specimen collection until results are sent to the clinicians. Emphasis will be given to the interpretation of results and identification and quick reporting of grossly abnormal life-threatening results. In the Blood Bank section, students are encouraged to participate in the processing of blood products. Quality control and quality assurance measures related to hematology and blood bank are integrated into this course.
المستوى الرابع
mcls 699 - Thesis - mandatory
Credits
8
Theoretical
16
Pratical
Training
Total Content
16
Prerequisite
Course Description:
Course number and code: MCLS 619
Course name: Research Proposal
Number of units: 1
Course Description:
The course will enable students to write individual laboratory research proposals for a research project to obtain ethical approval. Students will learn about planning, selecting research and proper ethics. The research proposal will be prepared in the chosen specialized track (microbiology, hematology or clinical chemistry) under the supervision of a faculty member and will be submitted for approval by the scientific committee for approval.