Program

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