Department
Medical Laboratory Science
A BRIEF HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE, PLATEAU STATE UNIVERSITY, BOKKOS.
The Medical Laboratory Science Program commenced in the University in year 2022, with a pioneer intake of One Hundred and Fourteen (114) students admitted through the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). As a five-year program administered by a Head of Department (HOD) appointed by the Vice Chancellor.
In February 2023 the program received the approval of National Universities Commission recommendations for professional programs.
The department started with four academic staff, having Bitty Williams Azachi (Lecturer), Professor Lohya Nimzing as pioneer Head of Department, Biringmiap Linus (Lecturer), and Dr Valentine (Lecturer). It is the culture of the University of Bokkos to rotate leadership of departments among qualified academic staff. Each of these individuals are worthy of commendation for their immense contributions towards the sustenance of this program.
It is worthy of note that this department will not have attained this success without the support of the professional staff and the laboratory scientists in Plateau State Specialist Hospital, Jos and, other standard laboratories in the state where our students are being trained. Again, it is of note that the department is credited among the best in teaching and training of Medical Laboratory Scientists in Africa. The graduates of the department are found in Academics, Diagnostics, Laboratory Management, Biomedical organizations etc. All these are tangible rewards of the collective efforts of the department.
It is my prayer that we continue to work hard toward repositioning the department to a greater height.
ADMISSION OPTIONS
100 Level Admissions | Direct Entry Admissions
Head of Department
Dr. Olaniru Olumide Bamidele
Head of Medical laboratory science
Admission Requirements
Entry Requirements to the Department (Subject combination for UTME and O-level)
Candidates seeking enrolment into the BMLS program should possess the following minimum entry qualifications.
- UTME ADMISSION
Senior Secondary School Certificate or its equivalent at credit levels in physics, chemistry. Biology, English language and mathematics are not more than two sittings, together with an appropriate pass in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
- DIRECT ENTRY ADMISSION
- In General Certificate of Education or IJMB at advanced level in physics, Chemistry and Biology (or Zoology) with a minimum of five credits in the following subjects – Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English language and Mathematics at O level; In addition to satisfying the minimum entry requirements through JAMB.
- Graduate with at least a second-class lower honors degree (2 2) in related disciplines (e.g., Microbiology, Biochemistry, Zoology, Anatomy. Physiology) but must also have a minimum of five credits in the subjects stipulated at O level.
- Holders of medical laboratory technician (MLT) Certificate are considered after due process of JAMB regularization. A candidate must also have a minimum of five credits in the subject stipulated at O level are eligible.
Curriculum
Departmental Courses (Compulsory and Required)
The faculty is available to students through forums, email, and phone calls. Students also have access to a variety of resources, including a state-of-the-art e-library, virtual computer labs, a career center, and a variety of student organisations.
To be admitted into the BMLS programme at Plateau State University, UTME candidates must have five O’Level credits in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English, and Mathematics (in not more than two sittings) and a suitable UTME score. Direct Entry candidates must have A-Level or IJMB passes in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, along with five relevant O’Level credits. Graduates with at least a 2nd Class Lower in related disciplines or holders of a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) certificate may also be considered, provided they meet O’Level requirements and JAMB regulations.
CAREER PATH
- Private and public clinical practice
- Academic and research grants
- Laboratory production industry
- Quality Assurance incorporation
- National security
- Forensic practice