- Medical Microbiology
Admission Requirements
- degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or Medical Laboratory Technology, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Health Sciences or MD and DVM degree from recognized University. All candidates must have a minimum CGPA of 2.0 and above at graduation.
- An Applicant ought to prove that he/she has financial sources (sponsorship) to pursue the study program
- Applicants will be accepted by the department of MLS based on the recommendation forwarded by the Haramaya University School of Graduate Studies (HU-SGS) Admission guidelines.
- Applicants satisfying the admission requirements are required to sit for entrance examination. The examination encompasses written and oral examinations.
- Written exam: 85%
- Oral exam: 15%
- Each applicant must score at least 50% to join the program. Students will be candidates for the program based on the accommodation capability of the school using their ranking
Year I, Semester I
| Course Title | Course Code | Credit Hour (s) | ||
| Lecture | Practical | Total | ||
| Biostatistics | PhEp611 | 3 | - | 3 |
| Epidemiology
|
PhEp612 | 3 | - | 3 |
| Immunology and Immunological Techniques | GmMb611 | 3 | - | 3 |
| Advanced Medical Bacteriology | GmMb621 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Total | 12 | 1 | 13 | |
Year I, Semester II
| Course Title | Course Number | Credit Hours | ||
| Lecture | Practical | Total | ||
| Microbial Genetics and Molecular Techniques | GmMb612 | 3 | - | 3 |
| Advanced Medical Mycology | GmMb622 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Advanced Medical Virology | GmMb623 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Public Health Microbiology | GmMb 624 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Research Methods | PhEp672 | 2 | - | 2 |
| Total | 10 | 3 | 13 | |
Year II Semester I
| Course Title | Course Number | Credit Hours | ||
| Lecture | Practical | Total | ||
| Seminar I on Current Medical Microbiology | GmMb711 | 2 | - | 2 |
| Research work and Thesis writing | GmMb712 | - | - | P/F (Equivalent to 6 cr. hrs |
| Total Credit hours 2 (8) | ||||
Year II Semester II
| Course Title | Course Number | Credit Hours | ||
| Lecture | Practical | Total | ||
| Research work and Thesis writing* | GmMb712 | - | - | P/F |
Duration of the study
The duration of the study program is two years. The first year is dedicated for course work and the remaining one year is set aside for research work. However, under special circumstances, the duration of the study may be extended up on the discretion of Departmental Graduate Council (DGC) and final approval of SGS of the Haramaya University.
Graduation requirements
In order to graduate with Master of Science in Medical Microbiology, students must:
- Complete all the required courses for the program.
- Achieve a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.00 with only one C, but no D, F or I (incomplete) grades.
- Pass thesis defense and satisfy the general requirements of the School of Graduate Studies of Haramaya University.
Degree nomenclature
After a successful completion of the study program, the trainees will be awarded with a Masters degree that shall be named as:
The English version: Master of Science Degree in Medical Microbiology
The Amharic version: የሳይንስ ማስተርስ ዲግሪ በሜዲካል ማይክሮ ባዮሎጂ
- Tropical and Infectious Diseases
Admission Requirements
Candidates eligible for admission in to the masters of Science degree in Tropical and infectious diseases shall have any of the following minimum qualifications
- Holders of bachelor of medical laboratory science, public health officer, environmental health, pharmacy, nursing, doctor of medicine and veterinary medicine from a recognized university; or
- Holder of bachelor of science in biology from recognized university with at least two years of work experience in medical research or in disease prevention and control; or
- All candidates must have a minimum CGPA of 2.0 and above at graduation
- Applicants satisfying the admission requirements are required to sit for entrance examination. The examination encompasses written and oral examinations.
- Written exam: 85%
- Oral exam: 15%
- Each applicant must score at least 50% to join the program. Students will be candidates for the program based on the accommodation capability of the school using their ranking
Sequencing of Modules by year and semester
Year-I Semester-I
| No. | Module Title | Module No. | Theory | Practice | Total Cr hr. |
| 1 | Biostatistics | PhEp611 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2 | Epidemiology | PhEp612 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 | Research Methods | PhEp672 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Immunology and Vaccinology | GTID601 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 5 | Traditional Medicine | GTID611 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 | Medical important vectors and integrated Vector Management | GTID672 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 7 | Parasitic disease of medical importance | GTID642 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Total | 15 | 1 | 16 |
Year-I Semester-II
| No. | Module Title | Module No. | Theory | Practical | Total Cr hr. |
| 1 | Health Project planning, monitoring and evaluation | PhHM634 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | Advanced laboratory diagnostic and research Techniques | GTID631 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 3 | Non communicable tropical diseases and conditions | GTID692 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Microbial diseases of medical importance | GTID652 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 5 | Emerging and Re-Emerging Diseases | GTID662 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 6 | Human nutritional disorders and dietary therapy | GTID621 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 7 | Infectious diseases prevention and control | GTID682 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 13 | 2 | 15 |
Year-II Semester-I
| No. | Module Title | Module No. | Theory | Practical | Total Cr hr. |
| 1 | Seminar on current topics of infectious diseases | GTID711 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2 | Research Thesis | GTID722 | 6 | 6 | |
| Total | 2 | 6 | 8 |
Year-II Semester-II
| No. | Module Title | Module No. | Theory | Practical | Total Cr hr |
| 1 | Research Thesis* | GTID722 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Degree nomenclature
After satisfactory completion of the program, the candidate is awarded with a Masters degree that shall be named:-
In English: Master of Science Degree in Tropical and Infectious Diseases
In Amharic: የሳይንስ ማስተርስ ዲግሪ በትሮፒካል እና ተላላፊ በሽታዎች
- Medical Parasitology
Admission Requirements
- Applicants who have BSc. degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or Medical Laboratory Technology, Medical doctor, Zoology, Biology and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from recognized governmental higher institutions who took at least three credit hours in parasitology courses in his/her under graduate study.
- Applicants who have B. degree in other Medical/ Health professionals from recognized governmental higher institutions can apply if they are willing to take some basic Medical Laboratory and related courses given to undergraduate Medical Laboratory Sciences students. The eligibility of the applicant’s educational background will be decided by DGC.
- Applicants graduated from accredited private higher institutions could also join the program based on the Sub –Article: 100.2.1.1.
- Applicants should have a minimum of two years of related work experience and their age shouldn’t be more than 50 years old.
- An applicant ought to prove that he/she has financial sources (sponsorship) to pursue the study program.
- Applicants will be accepted by the school based on the decision forwarded by Post graduate Program Directorate admission guidelines.
- Priorities is given for female applicants and from less developed regions based on sub-article 100.1.6 in case screening is a must from two or more competing applicants.
- Applicants should be mentally healthy to fit the program
- Special admissions like applicants with minor physical problems that would not hinder effective teaching should be considered into the school based on Article 100; sub-article100.1.6. However, any student with visual problem and problem in manipulation of laboratory equipment using his/her both hands should not be selected to join the program.
- All applicants should pass the entrance exam given by the school.
- Applicants satisfying the admission requirements are required to sit for entrance examination. The examination encompasses written (85%) and oral (15%) examinations.
- Each applicant must score at least 50% to join the program. But maximum intake of the eligible applicants will be determined using proposed intake plan of each year and the accommodation capability of the school based on their score of ranking. If two applicants are scored equal marks their CGPA in undergraduate program will take in consideration to join the track.
- Exemption/waiver of course is considered according to sub-Article of 100.2.3.
Bridging courses (if applicants are from other disciplines)
Applicants from other health/ medical sciences could also apply to the program if they are willing to take some basic medical laboratory and related courses given to undergraduate Medical Laboratory Sciences students. The courses are medical parasitology-I, Vector biology, Introduction Medical Laboratory Sciences for other health/medical sciences applicant and. Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Medical Parasitology-I, Vector biology, Introduction Medical Laboratory Sciences for Biology and Zoology applicants. The applicant should take this course with undergraduate Medical Laboratory Sciences students and expected to complete within a year of the first-year program both in the first and second semesters.
Course distribution by year and semester
Year I, Semester I
| Course Title | Course Code | Credit Hour (s) | ||
| Lecture | Practical | Total | ||
| Biostatistics | PuHe 611 | 3 | - | 3 |
| Epidemiology | PuHe 621 | 3 | - | 3 |
| Immunology and Immunological Techniques | MePa 611 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Neglected Tropical Disease | MePa 621 | 2 | - | 2 |
| Water, Sanitation, Hygiene, and Health | MePa 631 | 1 | - | 1 |
| Advanced Medical Helminthology | MePa 641 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Total | 14 | 2 | 16 | |
Year I, Semester II
| Course Title | Course Number | Credit Hours | ||
| Lecture | Practical | Total | ||
| Advanced Medical Protozology | MePa 652 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Public Health Entomology and Malacology | MePa 662 | 3 | - | 3 |
| Zoonotic parasitic diseases | MePa 672 | 2 | - | 2 |
| Advanced laboratory diagnostics in Medical Parasitology | MePa 682 | 2 | - | 2 |
| Research Methodology | PuHe632 | 2 | - | 2 |
| Total | 11 | 1 | 13 | |
Year II Semester I
| Course Title | Course Number | Credit Hours | ||
| Lecture | Practical | Total | ||
| Seminar on Current Topics in Medical Parasitology | MePa711 | - | - | 1 |
| Advanced Clinical and Research Laboratory Attachment | MePa721 | - | 2 | 2 |
| Research work and Thesis writing | MePa731 | - | - | P/F (Equivalent to 6 Cr. Hrs) |
| Total Credit hours 3 (6) | ||||
Year II Semester II
| Course Title | Course Number | Credit Hours | ||
| Lecture | Practical | Total | ||
| Research work and Thesis writing* | MePa731 | - | - | P/F (Equivalent to 6 Cr. Hrs) |
Duration of the study
The MSc in Medical parasitology program is a research-based two years for regular students and 3 years for non-regular students (CEP in weekend and summer students). The modality of the delivery of the courses will be block based. The first year for regular and two years for non-regular (particularly for summer) students is dedicated for course work. While the remaining one year for regular and non-regular students is set aside for clinical lab attachment and research work. However, under special circumstances, the duration of the study may be extended for one year up on the discretion of School Graduate Council (SGC) and final approval of PGDP of the HU.
Modality
- Regular, non-regular students (CEP in weekend and Summer), Online.
Graduation requirements
In order to graduate with Master of Science in Medical Parasitology, students must:
- Complete all the required courses (a total of 38 Cr. Hr) for the program.
- Achieve a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.00. No more than 1C or 2C+, according to the article 127.1.3 of HrU senate legislation.
- Pass thesis defense and satisfy the general requirements of the PGDP of HrU.
Degree nomenclature
After a successful completion of the study program, the trainees will be awarded with a Master’s degree that shall be named as:
The English version: Master of Science in Medical Parasitology
The Amharic version: የሳይንስ ማስትሬት ዲግሪ በሜዲካል ፓራሳይቶሎጂ
- Clinical Chemistry
Admission Requirements
- Applicants who have BSc. degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or Medical Laboratory Technology from recognized governmental higher institutions.
- Applicants who have BSc. degree in Veterinary Laboratory Technology, Chemistry, Biology, other Medical and Health professionals from recognized governmental higher institutions can apply if they are willing to take some basic clinical chemistry and related courses given to undergraduate Medical Laboratory Sciences students.
- Applicants graduated from recognized private higher institutions could also join the program based on the Sub –Article: 100.2.1.1 of HrU senate legislation.
- All applicants should pass the entrance exam given by the school.
- An applicant ought to prove that he/she has financial sources (sponsorship) to pursue the study program.
- Applicants should have a minimum of two years of related work experience. For applicants from higher education institutes the two year of work experience is optional.
- Applicants will be accepted by the school based on the decision forwarded by Post graduate Program Directorate admission guidelines.
- Priorities is given for female applicants and from less developed regions based on HrU senate legislation sub-article 100.1.6 in case screening is a must from two or more competing applicants.
- Applicants should be physically and mentally healthy to fit the program
- Special admissions like applicants with minor physical problems that would not hinder effective teaching should be considered into the school based on HrU senate legislation Article 100; sub-article100.1.6. However, any student with visual problem and problem in manipulation of laboratory equipment using his/her both hands should not be selected to join the program.
- Applicants satisfying the admission requirements are required to sit for entrance examination. The examination encompasses written (85%) and oral (15%) examinations.
- Each applicant must score at least 50% to join each Stream. But maximum intake of the eligible applicants will be determined using proposed intake plan of each year and the accommodation capability of the school based on their score of ranking. If two applicants are scored equal marks their CGPA will take in consideration to join the Stream.
- Exemption/waiver of course is considered according to HrU senate legislation sub-Article of 100.2.3.8.
Bridging courses (if applicants are from other disciplines)
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) holders in Veterinary Laboratory Technology, Chemistry, Biology, other Medical and Health professionals could also apply to MSC in Clinical Chemistry if they are willing to take some basic clinical laboratory and related courses given to undergraduate Medical Laboratory Sciences students (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Introduction to Medical Laboratory Sciences, Clinical Chemistry I, Urinalysis, Basic Immunology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Instrumentation). The applicant should take this course with undergraduate Medical Laboratory Sciences students and expected to complete within a year.
Distribution of Courses by year and semester
Year I, Semester I
| Course Title | Course Code | Credit Hours | ||
| Theory | Practice | Total | ||
| Biostatistics | PuHe 611 | 3 | - | 3 |
| Epidemiology | PuHe 621 | 3 | - | 3 |
| Health Service Management and Leadership | PuHe 631 | 1 | - | 1 |
| Safety and Security in Clinical Laboratory | ClCh 611 | 1 | - | 1 |
| Advanced Immunology | ClCh 621 | 3 | - | 3 |
| Microbial Genetics and Advanced Molecular Techniques | ClCh 631 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Total | 14 | |||
Year I, Semester II
| Course Title | Course Code | Credit Hours | ||
| Theory | Practice | Total | ||
| Advanced Biochemistry | ClCh 612 | 2 | - | 2 |
| Advanced Analytical Clinical Chemistry: Systems approach | ClCh 622 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Advanced Enzymology | ClCh 632 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Advanced Endocrinology and Tumor Markers | ClCh 642 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Instrumentation in Clinical Chemistry | ClCh 652 | 2 | - | 2 |
| Quality Assurance in Clinical Chemistry | ClCh 662 | 2 | - | 2 |
| Toxicology and Therapeutic Drug Monitoring | ClCh 672 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Research Methodology | PuHe 642 | 2 | - | 2 |
| Total | 19 | |||
Year II, Semester I
| Course Title | Course Code | Credit Hours | ||
| Theory | Practice | Total | ||
| Clinical Practicum | ClCh 711 | - | 1 | 1 |
| Seminar on Current Topics in Clinical Chemistry | ClCh 721 | 1 | - | 1 |
| Master’s Thesis in Clinical Chemistry | ClCh 731 | - | - | P/F (Equivalent to 6 cr. Hrs) |
| Total | 2 | |||
Year II, Semester II
| Course Title | Course Code | Credit Hours |
| Master’s Thesis in Clinical Chemistry (continues….) | ClCh 731 | P/F (Equivalent to 6 cr. Hrs |
Duration of the study
The duration of the study program is two years for regular students and 3 years for non-regular students (summer and CEP students). The common courses will be provided at once for all the specialty Streams in Year I, Semester I. The students will go to their specialty Streams in year I semester II and onwards. The first year is dedicated for course work and the remaining one year is set aside for clinical attachment and research work. However, under special circumstances, the duration of the study may be extended for one year up on the discretion of School Graduate Council (SGC) and final approval of PGDP of the HU.
Graduation requirements
In order to graduate with Master of Science in Clinical Chemistry, students must:
- Complete all the required courses for the program.
- Achieve a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.00. No more than 1C or 2C+s according to the article 127.1.3 of HrU senate legislation.
- Pass thesis defense and satisfy the general requirements of the PGDP of HrU
Degree nomenclature
After a successful completion of the study program, the graduates will be awarded with a Master’s degree that shall be named as follow:
Clinical Chemistry Stream
In English: Master of Science in Clinical Chemistry
In Amharic: “የሳይንስ ማስትሬት ድግሪ በክሊኒክል ኬሚስትሪ”
- Hematology and Immunohematology
Admission Requirements
- Applicants who have BSc. degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or Medical Laboratory Technology from recognized governmental higher institutions.
- Applicants who have BSc. degree in Veterinary Laboratory Technology, Chemistry, Biology, other Medical and Health professionals from recognized governmental higher institutions can apply if they are willing to take some basic clinical laboratory and related courses given to undergraduate Medical Laboratory Sciences students.
- Applicants graduated from recognized private higher institutions could also join the program based on the Sub –Article: 100.2.1.1 of HrU senate legislation.
- All applicants should pass the entrance exam given by the school.
- An applicant ought to prove that he/she has financial sources (sponsorship) to pursue the study program.
- Applicants should have a minimum of two years of related work experience. For applicants from higher education institutes the two year of work experience is optional.
- Applicants will be accepted by the school based on the decision forwarded by Post graduate Program Directorate admission guidelines.
- Priorities is given for female applicants and from less developed regions based on HrU senate legislation sub-article 100.1.6 in case screening is a must from two or more competing applicants.
- Applicants should be physically and mentally healthy to fit the program
- Special admissions like applicants with minor physical problems that would not hinder effective teaching should be considered into the school based on HrU senate legislation Article 100; sub-article100.1.6. However, any student with visual problem and problem in manipulation of laboratory equipment using his/her both hands should not be selected to join the program.
- Applicants satisfying the admission requirements are required to sit for entrance examination. The examination encompasses written (85%) and oral (15%) examinations.
- Each applicant must score at least 50% to join each Stream. But maximum intake of the eligible applicants will be determined using proposed intake plan of each year and the accommodation capability of the school based on their score of ranking. If two applicants are scored equal marks their CGPA will take in consideration to join the Stream.
- Exemption/waiver of course is considered according to HrU senate legislation sub-Article of 100.2.3.8.
Bridging courses (if applicants are from other disciplines)
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) holders in Veterinary Laboratory Technology, Chemistry, Biology, other Medical and Health professionals could also apply to all Streams if they are willing to take some basic clinical laboratory and related courses given to undergraduate Medical Laboratory Sciences students (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Introduction to Medical Laboratory Sciences, Hematology I, Immunohematology, Urinalysis, Basic Immunology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Instrumentation). The applicant should take this course with undergraduate Medical Laboratory Sciences students and expected to complete within a year.
Distribution of Courses by year and semester
Year I, Semester I
| Course Title | Course Code | Credit Hours | ||
| Theory | Practice | Total | ||
| Biostatistics | PuHe 611 | 3 | 3 | |
| Epidemiology | PuHe 621 | 3 | 3 | |
| Health Service Management and Leadership | PuHe 631 | 1 | 1 | |
| Safety and Security in Clinical Laboratory | HeIm 611 | 1 | 1 | |
| Advanced Immunology | HeIm 621 | 3 | 3 | |
| Microbial Genetics and Advanced Molecular Techniques | HeIm 631 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Total | 14 | |||
Year I, Semester II
| Course Title | Course code | Credit Hours | ||
| Theory | Practice | Total | ||
| Cell Biology | HeIm 612 | 2 | - | 2 |
| Advanced Hematology in Hematological Malignancy | HeIm 622 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Advanced Hematology in Red Blood Cell Disorder | HeIm 632 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Advanced Hematology in Hemostasis | HeIm 642 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Advanced Immunohematology and Transfusion Medicine | HeIm 652 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Instrumentation in Hematology | HeIm 662 | 1 | - | 1 |
| Quality Assurance in Hematology and Immunohematology | HeIm 672 | 2 | - | 2 |
| Research Methodology | PuHe 642 | 2 | - | 2 |
| Total | 19 | |||
Year II, Semester I
| Course Title | Course Code | Credit Hours | ||
| Theory | Practice | Total | ||
| Clinical Practicum | HeIm 711 | - | 1 | 1 |
| Seminar on Current Topics in Hematology and Immunohematology | HeIm 721 | 1 | - | 1 |
| Master’s Thesis in in Hematology and Immunohematology | HeIm 731 | - | - | P/F (Equivt. to 6 cr. Hrs) |
| Total | 2 | |||
Year II, Semester II
| Course Title | Course Code | Credit Hours |
| Master’s Thesis (continues….) | HeIm 731 | P/F (Equivalent to 6 cr. hrs |
Duration of the study
The duration of the study program is two years for regular students and 3 years for non-regular students (summer and CEP). The common courses will be provided at once for all the specialty Streams in Year I, Semester I. The students will go to their specialty Streams in year I semester II and onwards. The first year is dedicated for course work and the remaining one year is set aside for clinical attachment and research work. However, under special circumstances, the duration of the study may be extended for one year up on the discretion of School Graduate Council (SGC) and final approval of PGDP of the HU
Graduation requirements
In order to graduate with Master of Science in Hematology and Immunohematology, students must:
- Complete all the required courses for the program.
- Achieve a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.00. No more than 1C or 2C+s according to the article 127.1.3 of HrU senate legislation.
- Pass thesis defense and satisfy the general requirements of the PGDP of HrU
Degree nomenclature
After a successful completion of the study program, the graduates will be awarded with a Master’s degree that shall be named as follow:
In English: “Master of Science in Hematology and Immunohematology”
In Amharic: “የሳይንስ ማስትሬት ድግሪ በሄማቶሎጂ እና ኢምዩኖሄማቶሎጂ”
- Laboratory Leadership and Quality Assurance
Admission Requirements
- Applicants who have BSc. degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or Medical Laboratory Technology from recognized governmental higher.
- Applicants who have BSc. degree in Veterinary Laboratory Technology, Chemistry, Biology, other Medical and Health professionals from recognized governmental higher institutions can apply if they are willing to take some basic clinical laboratory and related courses given to undergraduate Medical Laboratory Sciences students.
- Applicants graduated from recognized private higher institutions could also join the program based on the Sub –Article: 100.2.1.1 of HrU senate legislation.
- All applicants should pass the entrance exam given by the school.
- An applicant ought to prove that he/she has financial sources (sponsorship) to pursue the study program.
- Applicants should have a minimum of two years of related work experience. For applicants from higher education institutes the two year of work experience is optional.
- Applicants will be accepted by the school based on the decision forwarded by Post graduate Program Directorate admission guidelines.
- Priorities is given for female applicants and from less developed regions based on HrU senate legislation sub-article 100.1.6 in case screening is a must from two or more competing applicants.
- Applicants should be physically and mentally healthy to fit the program
- Special admissions like applicants with minor physical problems that would not hinder effective teaching should be considered into the school based on HrU senate legislation Article 100; sub-article100.1.6. However, any student with visual problem and problem in manipulation of laboratory equipment using his/her both hands should not be selected to join the program.
- Applicants satisfying the admission requirements are required to sit for entrance examination. The examination encompasses written (85%) and oral (15%) examinations.
- Each applicant must score at least 50% to join each Stream. But maximum intake of the eligible applicants will be determined using proposed intake plan of each year and the accommodation capability of the school based on their score of ranking. If two applicants are scored equal marks their CGPA will take in consideration to join the Stream.
- Exemption/waiver of course is considered according to HrU senate legislation sub-Article of 100.2.3.8.
Bridging courses (if applicants are from other disciplines)
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) holders in Veterinary Laboratory Technology, Chemistry, Biology, other Medical and Health professionals could also apply to all Streams if they are willing to take some basic clinical laboratory and related courses given to undergraduate Medical Laboratory Sciences students (Introduction to Medical Laboratory Sciences, Health Service Laboratory Management, Quality Assurance). The applicant should take this course with undergraduate Medical Laboratory Sciences students and expected to complete within a year.
- Distribution of Courses by year and semester
Year I, Semester I
| Course Title | Course Code | Credit Hours | ||
| Theory | Practice | Total | ||
| Biostatistics | PuHe 611 | 3 | - | 3 |
| Epidemiology | PuHe 621 | 3 | - | 3 |
| Safety and security in Clinical Laboratory | LLQA 611 | 1 | - | 1 |
| Advanced Clinical Laboratory Techniques | LLQA 621 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Organizational leader ship, Management and governance | LLQA 631 | 4 | - | 4 |
| Advanced Quality Assurance | LLQA 641 | 4 | - | 4 |
| Total | 17 | |||
Year I, Semester II
| Course Title | Course Code | Credit Hours | ||
| Theory | Practice | Total | ||
| Designing and Managing Laboratory Medicine Service | LLQA 612 | 3 | - | 3 |
| Health Laboratory logistic and Supply Chain Management | LLQA 622 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Clinical Laboratory Financial and Cost Accounting Operation | LLQA 632 | 2 | 2 | |
| Health Laboratory Information System and digitalization | LLQA 642 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Health Economics | LLQA 652 | 2 | - | 2 |
| Health Care Marketing | LLQA 662 | 1 | _ | 1 |
| Research Methodology | PuHe 642 | 2 | - | 2 |
| Total | 15 | |||
Year II, Semester I
| Course Title | Course Code | Credit Hours | ||
| Theory | Practice | Total | ||
| Management Practicum | LLQA 711 | - | 2 | 2 |
| Seminar on Current Topics in Laboratory leadership and Quality Assurance | LLQA 721 | 1 | - | 1 |
| Master’s Thesis in Laboratory leadership and quality assurance | LLQA 731 | - | - | P/F (Equivalent. to 6 cr. Hrs) |
| Total | 3 | |||
Year II, Semester II
| Course Title | Course Code | Credit Hours |
| Master’s Thesis in Laboratory leadership and quality assurance (continues….) | LLQA 731 | P/F (Equivalent to 6 cr. Hrs |
Duration of the study
The duration of the study program is two years for regular students and 3 years for non-regular students (summer and CEP students). The common courses will be provided at once for all the specialty Streams in Year I, Semester I. The students will go to their specialty Streams in year I semester II and onwards. The first year is dedicated for course work and the remaining one year is set aside for clinical attachment and research work. However, under special circumstances, the duration of the study may be extended for one year up on the discretion of School Graduate Council (SGC) and final approval of PGDP of the HU.
Graduation requirements
In order to graduate with Master of Science in Laboratory Leadership and Quality Assurance, students must:
- Complete all the required courses for the program.
- Achieve a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.00. No more than 1C or 2C+s according to the article 127.1.3 of HrU senate legislation.
- Pass thesis defense and satisfy the general requirements of the PGDP of HrU
Degree nomenclature
After a successful completion of the study program, the graduates will be awarded with a Master’s degree that shall be named as follow:
In English: Master of Science in Laboratory Leadership and Quality Assurance
In Amharic: “የሳይንስ ማስትሬት ድግሪ በላቦራቶሪ አመራር እና ጥራት ማረጋገጫ”