Program

  • Master of Science in Biomedical Laboratory Sciences


Mr. IZERE Cedrick

Head of Department
Phone: 0785776151
Email:  cedrickmichael@ines.ac.rw

Master of Science in Biomedical Laboratory Sciences (MSc-BLS)










The MSc-BLS is a professional and applied research master's that includes courses, clinical placement and research. It has been designed to cover the basic and advanced technologies of Clinical and Biomedical Laboratory Sciences and related fields. It will support the research in biology fundamental sciences and the health care system including disease control and prevention, health care delivery, and health management.

The program is organized in 4 semesters with a projected duration of 2 years with 320 credits. The program has two (2) specializations:

  • Specialization 1: Hematology & Blood Transfusion 

  • Specialization 2: Clinical Microbiology

The graduate will follow one (1) specialization.

 

Admission criteria

This Master will train next-generation health professionals with the following minimum qualification:

  • BSc in biomedical laboratory sciences

  • BSc in clinical laboratory

  • BSc in medical laboratory technology

In addition, the candidates should have at least a Second Class Upper Division. The applicants with Lower Division with at least 3 years of experience shall be allowed. Applicants holding certificates/degrees from outside of Rwanda which have been approved by a Rwandan relevant body may be admitted.

 

Job opportunities

The MSc includes detailed aspects of clinical laboratory in one innovative, multidisciplinary program that will help students to acquire knowledge, diagnosis and research skills that can impact the health care services. The courses will provide graduates with leadership skills to take responsibilities in national and international healthcare systems. The graduates will be well prepared to take leading roles working in:

  • Public and private clinical settings

  • Biomedical clinical research centers

  • Education sector

  • Quality control and quality assurance laboratories

  • Biological based forensic laboratories

  • Pharmaceutical laboratories 

  • Health care management system

  • Prevention of both non-communicable and communicable disease

  • The number of students per promotion is limited.

Program structure

1. Master of Science in Biomedical Laboratory Sciences with Specialization in Hematology & Blood Transfusion


CodeModules
BLS911
Molecular Biology and Biomedical Informatics 
BLS912
Medical Anatomy and Physiology
BLS913
Advanced Immunology
BLS914
Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology
BLS915
Research Methodology and Medical ethics
HBT921
Hematopathology
HBT922
Blood Transfusion
HBT923
Transplantation and Immunohematology
HBT924
Cellular and Molecular Hematopathology
BLS931
Laboratory Management and Quality Assurance
BLS632
Biostatistics and Clinical Epidemiology
BLS933
Clinical Placement 
BLS941

Research and Thesis

2. Master of Science in Biomedical Laboratory Sciences with Specialization in Clinical Microbiology

CodeModules
BLS911
Molecular Biology and Biomedical Informatics 
BLS912
Medical Anatomy and Physiology
BLS913
Advanced Immunology
BLS914
Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology
BLS915
Research Methodology and Medical ethics
CMB921
Microbial Molecular Genetics 
CMB922
Microbial Pathogenesis
CMB923
Diagnostic Microbiology 
CMB924
One Health and Antimicrobials
BLS931
Laboratory Management and Quality Assurance
BLS632
Biostatistics and Clinical Epidemiology
BLS933
Clinical Placement 
BLS941
Research and Thesis


Direct Contacts

  • Address

    Musanze, Street, NM 155


    Musanze, Rwanda
  • Central Secretary

    +250 788 903 030
    +250 788 903 032
    info@ines.ac.rw

  • Academic Registrar

    +250 788 732 986
    +250 787 489 588
    ensengiyumva@ines.ac.rw