1. MSc. in Medical Microbiology

  • BSc. 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

2. MSc. in Tropical and Infectious Diseases

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

3. MSc. in Medical Parasitology

  • 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.Sc. 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 the proposed intake plan of each year and the accommodation capability of the school based on their score of ranking. If two applicants are score equal marks their CGPA in the undergraduate program will take into consideration to join the track.
  • Exemption/waiver, of course, is considered according to the sub-Article of 100.2.3.8.

4. MSc. in Clinical Chemistry

  • 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 HU 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 HU 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 HU 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 HU senate legislation sub-Article of 100.2.3.8.

5. MSc. in Hematology and Immunohematology

  • 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 HU 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 HU 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 HU 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 HU senate legislation sub-Article of 100.2.3.8.

6. MSc. in Laboratory Leadership and Quality Assurance

  • 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 HU 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 HU 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 HU 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 HU senate legislation sub-Article of 100.2.3.8.