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his e-learning course introduces students to the fundamental principles of clinical haematology, focusing on the structure, function, and laboratory analysis of blood and its components. The course begins with key concepts, definitions, and the composition of blood, followed by an in-depth study of haematopoiesis, including the maturation, differentiation, morphology, and functions of blood cells and the role of the reticuloendothelial system.

Students will also learn about the synthesis of normal haemoglobin, including its sites of production, structure, types (Hb A and Hb F), degradation processes, and common haemoglobin disorders. The course further explores full blood count (FBC) parameters such as white blood cell counts, red blood cell indices, platelet counts, and their clinical significance in disease diagnosis and monitoring.

In addition, the platform covers the principles of automation in blood cell counting, including electrical impedance, direct current detection, histograms, fluorescence-activated cell sorting, troubleshooting, and instrument maintenance. The course concludes with quality assurance systems in haematology laboratories, emphasizing standard operating procedures, specimen management, quality control processes, record keeping, and evaluation methods to ensure accurate and reliable laboratory results.

This course is designed to provide learners with both theoretical knowledge and practical laboratory concepts essential for clinical haematology practice.

Semester 1

BL80354:Medical Bacteriology I

This module will help students understand the concept of medical bacteriology and address the fundamental mechanisms of microbial pathogenicity. It will also provide to students the opportunities to develop diagnostic skills in Microbiology.

Semester 1

BL80356: Medical Parasitology II

Parasitology II is an undergraduate course for Student of Biomedical Laboratory Sciences after taking Parasitology I (Medical Helimentology). It focuses on Medical Protozoology—the study of medically important protozoan parasites. The course provides a comprehensive overview of the classification, morphology, life cycles, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, laboratory diagnosis, treatment, and control of major protozoan pathogens. Students will explore host-parasite interactions, immunological responses, and the various modes of transmission. A significant emphasis is placed on practical diagnostic methods, including specimen collection, microscopy, concentration techniques, and permanent staining procedures. The course covers major groups including Amoebae, Flagellates, Ciliates, and Apicomplexans (including Plasmodium and Toxoplasma), highlighting their impact on global public health.

The overall purpose of this module is to help students understand the biology, geographic distribution, life cycle, epidemiology, control and diagnosis of protozoa of public health importance.

Semester 1

BL80353 Fundamentals of Immunology

This module identifies the essential knowledge, skills and attitude that you need to be active lifelong learners in clinical Immunology. The curriculum is designed to equip you with essential knowledge of basic immunology in health and disease, particularly focusing on the types of immunity as well as its components and their interactions to generate an immune response

Semester 1

BL80355: Medical Virology II

An emerging infectious disease (EID) is defined as a disease caused by a pathogen that has not before been observed within a population or geographic location. Similarly, a reemerging infectious disease is caused by an established pathogen that appears in a new geographical location or was once controlled but begins appearing at a higher incidence. A significant number of emerging and reemerging infectious diseases are viral in nature, and they are becoming more frequent.

Semester 1

BL80351: Clinical Chemistry II

AIMS OF THE MODULE

The aim of this module is to introduce the student to the concepts of clinical chemistry tests and their relevance to clinical diagnostics. Students will develop knowledge and an understanding of biochemical changes in different disease conditions and learn different practical techniques in clinical chemistry.