Specialist competence
Medical laboratory professionals with high competence and experience and up-to-date knowledge.
World-class education in a local environment, combining the basic sciences with clinical laboratory skills to international standards.
The Department of Medical Laboratory Science proceeds from the University's vision and mission, seeking to deliver world-class education in a local environment, preparing leaders in the applied medical sciences who are able to provide a range of health services with responsibility and high competence, while upholding religious and cultural values.
The programme brings together the basic sciences and clinical laboratory skills, designed by experts in the field and taking account of modern developments in order to meet international standards.
To develop future distinguished leaders in the medical laboratory through evidence-based education, state-of-the-art research, and involved community services.
Medical laboratory professionals with high competence and experience and up-to-date knowledge.
Within the medical laboratory environment and in the wider professional community.
Awareness of occupational safety standards, good practice, and ethical and legal standards.
Training that qualifies graduates to join advanced medical centres and their associated research.
Health care and the biomedical fields connected to it are among the fastest growing industries, driven by population growth, expanded health coverage and technological advances.
The Saudi Commission for Health Specialties has introduced multiple specialisations for medical laboratory technicians, which calls on universities to offer varied tracks that go beyond the traditional clinical laboratory technology path.
The college's academic programmes. Fee and scholarship details are on the tuition and scholarships page.
The Medical Laboratory Sciences programme at Sulaiman Alrajhi University is a leading destination for preparing qualified diagnostic professionals in accordance with the highest international standards. The programme blends the foundations of biomedical sciences with clinical laboratory skills, in an advanced learning environment, under the supervision of an elite group of experienced faculty members. We graduate specialists capable of supporting the healthcare system with high efficiency and responsibility.
General Track: 137 credit hours across 8 levels.
| Course Code | Course Title | Theory | Practical | Credit | Prerequisite | Co-requisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL101 | Basic English Reading (1) | 2 | — | 2 | — | — |
| ENGL102 | Basic English Listening & Speaking (1) | 2 | — | 2 | — | — |
| ENGL103 | Basic English Writing (1) | 2 | — | 2 | — | — |
| ENGL104 | Basic English Grammar (1) | 2 | — | 2 | — | — |
| STS101 | Study Skills | 2 | — | 2 | — | — |
| ME101 | Medical Terminology | 2 | — | 2 | — | — |
| CHEM102 | Biochemistry | 3 | — | 3 | — | — |
| COM102 | Information Communication Technologies | 1 | — | 1 | — | — |
| Total | 16 | |||||
| Course Code | Course Title | Theory | Practical | Credit | Prerequisite | Co-requisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL111 | Basic English Reading (2) | 2 | — | 2 | — | — |
| ENGL112 | Basic English Listening & Speaking (2) | 2 | — | 2 | — | — |
| ENGL113 | Basic English Writing (2) | 2 | — | 2 | — | — |
| ENGL114 | Basic English Grammar (2) | 2 | — | 2 | — | — |
| BIOL101 | Human Biology | 3 | — | 3 | — | — |
| STAT101 | Biostatistics | 2 | — | 2 | — | — |
| COS101 | Communication Skills | 2 | — | 2 | — | — |
| PHYS106 | Medical physics | 2 | — | 2 | — | — |
| Total | 17 | |||||
| Course Code | Course Title | Theory | Practical | Credit | Prerequisite | Co-requisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARAB101 | Arabic Language 1 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — |
| MLS 231 | Principles of Anatomy | 1 | 1 | 2 | BIOL101 | — |
| MLS 232 | Principles of Physiology | 1 | 1 | 2 | BIOL101 | — |
| MLS 233 | Basics Biochemistry | 2 | 1 | 3 | CHEM102 | — |
| MLS 234 | Basics Microbiology | 3 | 1 | 4 | BIOL101 | — |
| MLS 237 | Emergency Care | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — |
| IC101 | Islamic culture 1 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — |
| Total | 17 | |||||
| Course Code | Course Title | Theory | Practical | Credit | Prerequisite | Co-requisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC102 | Islamic culture 2 | 2 | — | 2 | IC101 | — |
| MLS 241 | Hematology-1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | MLS 232 | — |
| MLS 242 | Histology | 2 | 1 | 3 | MLS 231 | — |
| MLS 243 | Clinical Bacteriology I | 2 | 1 | 3 | MLS 234 | — |
| MLS 244 | Basics Immunology | 1 | 1 | 2 | MLS 234 | — |
| MLS 245 | Analytical Chemistry | 2 | 1 | 3 | CHEM102 | — |
| ARAB102 | Arabic Language 2 | 2 | — | 2 | ARAB101 | — |
| Total | 18 | |||||
| Course Code | Course Title | Theory | Practical | Credit | Prerequisite | Co-requisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC103 | Islamic culture 3 | 2 | — | 2 | IC102 | — |
| MLS 351 | Clinical Biochemistry 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | MLS 233 | — |
| MLS 352 | General Pathology | 2 | 1 | 3 | MLS 242 | — |
| MLS 353 | Histotechnology | 2 | 1 | 3 | MLS 242 | — |
| MLS 354 | Clinical Parasitology | 2 | 1 | 3 | MLS 243 | — |
| MLS 355 | Hematology-2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | MLS 241 | — |
| Total | 17 | |||||
| Course Code | Course Title | Theory | Practical | Credit | Prerequisite | Co-requisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC104 | Islamic culture 4 | 2 | — | 2 | IC103 | — |
| MLS 361 | Electron Microscopy | 1 | 1 | 2 | MLS 353 | — |
| MLS 362 | Clinical mycology & virology | 2 | 1 | 3 | MLS 243 | — |
| MLS 363 | Clinical Bacteriology II | 2 | 1 | 3 | MLS 243 | — |
| MLS 364 | Pathophysiology | 2 | 1 | 3 | MLS 352 | MLS 353 |
| MLS 365 | Clinical Immunology and Serology | 1 | 1 | 2 | MLS 244 | — |
| MLS 366 | Clinical Biochemistry 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | MLS 351 | — |
| Total | 18 | |||||
| Course Code | Course Title | Theory | Practical | Credit | Prerequisite | Co-requisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MLS 455 | Ethics | 2 | — | 2 | — | — |
| MLS 471 | Cellular and Molecular Pathology | 2 | 1 | 3 | MLS 364 | — |
| MLS 472 | Epidemiology | 2 | — | 2 | MLS 363 | — |
| MLS 473 | Immuno-haematology | 2 | 1 | 3 | MLS 365 | — |
| MLS 474 | Urinanalysis and body fluids | 1 | 1 | 2 | MLS 351 | — |
| MLS 475 | Principles of Scientific research | 2 | — | 2 | — | — |
| MLS 476 | Gene technology | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | — |
| Total | 17 | |||||
| Course Code | Course Title | Theory | Practical | Credit | Prerequisite | Co-requisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Elective Course | 2 | — | 2 | — | — |
| MLS 481 | Applied Clinical Microbiology & Immunology | 2 | 2 | 4 | MLS 363 | MLS 362 |
| MLS 482 | Applied Clinical Biochemistry | 1 | 2 | 3 | MLS 474 | — |
| MLS 483 | Analytical Laboratory Automation | 1 | 1 | 2 | MLS 474 | — |
| MLS 484 | Applied Hematology & blood bank | 1 | 2 | 3 | MLS 473 | — |
| MLS 485 | Graduation Project | 1 | 2 | 3 | All previous levels courses | — |
| Total | 17 | |||||
Total credit hours for the programme137
The internship programme is a comprehensive 12-month clinical training programme within the study plan, designed to equip graduates with the best skills in the medical field. Graduates must complete all academic requirements to be eligible for the internship year.
Students are trained in all training departments within hospitals, under the supervision of staff specialised in the clinical fields of the relevant hospital department. The trainee is awarded the Bachelor of Science degree upon successful completion of all required training rotations.
| Division | Duration |
|---|---|
| Main specimen collection/preparation | 3 weeks |
| Microbiology | 7 weeks |
| Biochemistry | 7 weeks |
| Hematology | 6 weeks |
| Blood bank | 6 weeks |
| Serology and immunology | 6 weeks |
| Histo and cyto pathology | 7 weeks |
| Molecular diagnostics | 6 weeks |
| Elective | 4 weeks |
| Total | 52 weeks |
The Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition is a specialised graduate programme that combines nutritional science with clinical practice. It aims to prepare professionals capable of delivering personalised nutritional care that supports disease prevention and improves treatment outcomes. The programme includes three focused tracks: Pediatric Nutrition, Nutrition Support Therapy, and Nutrition & Mental Health. It is designed to address current health challenges and enhance the role of nutrition in improving quality of life.
The programme is offered on weekends in a flexible format that accommodates the work commitments of professionals. It is built on a scientific and applied curriculum that integrates research with clinical practice. It also prepares its graduates to work effectively in hospitals, health centres and the therapeutic food sector, and develops specialised professionals able to contribute to clinical practice, public health, scientific and academic research, and the development of innovative nutrition solutions that support disease prevention and improve the quality of healthcare, while building skills in leadership, effective communication and professional responsibility.
The programme is designed not only to meet professional needs but also to serve as a strategic contributor to Saudi Vision 2030—particularly in strengthening disease prevention, localising healthcare expertise, improving the efficiency of the health system, and advancing the therapeutic food industry in the Kingdom.
Programme missionTo prepare clinical nutrition specialists through quality education, applied research, and partnerships with the healthcare sector and therapeutic food industries.
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Level One | ||
| NUTR 611 | Advanced Human Nutrition and Metabolism | 4 |
| NUTR 612 | Nutritional Research Methods and Biostatistics | 4 |
| NUTR 621 | Food and Nutrition Instrumentation | 4 |
| Level Two | ||
| NUTR 622 | Focused Medical Nutrition Therapy | 4 |
| NUTR 631 | Clinical Nutrition Seminar | 4 |
| NUTR 632 | Pediatric Nutrition & Dietetics | 4 |
| Level Three–FourStudent selects one option | ||
| NUTR 698Option 1 | Research Project in Pediatric Nutrition | 6 |
| NUTR 699Option 2 | Thesis in Pediatric Nutrition | 6 |
| Total | 30 | |
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Level One | ||
| NUTR 611 | Advanced Human Nutrition and Metabolism | 4 |
| NUTR 612 | Nutritional Research Methods and Biostatistics | 4 |
| NUTR 621 | Food and Nutrition Instrumentation | 4 |
| Level Two | ||
| NUTR 622 | Focused Medical Nutrition Therapy | 4 |
| NUTR 631 | Clinical Nutrition Seminar | 4 |
| NUTR 633 | Nutrition Support Therapy | 4 |
| Level Three–FourStudent selects one option | ||
| NUTR 698Option 1 | Research Project in Nutrition Support Therapy | 6 |
| NUTR 699Option 2 | Thesis in Nutrition Support Therapy | 6 |
| Total | 30 | |
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Level One | ||
| NUTR 611 | Advanced Human Nutrition and Metabolism | 4 |
| NUTR 612 | Nutritional Research Methods and Biostatistics | 4 |
| NUTR 621 | Food and Nutrition Instrumentation | 4 |
| Level Two | ||
| NUTR 622 | Focused Medical Nutrition Therapy | 4 |
| NUTR 631 | Clinical Nutrition Seminar | 4 |
| NUTR 634 | Nutrition & Mental Health | 4 |
| Level Three–FourStudent selects one option | ||
| NUTR 698Option 1 | Research Project in Nutrition & Mental Health | 6 |
| NUTR 699Option 2 | Thesis in Nutrition & Mental Health | 6 |
| Total | 30 | |
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