Allied Health Lab Sciences
Providing the lab results that guide diagnosis and treatment.
Overview
Allied Health Lab Sciences covers laboratory techniques and analysis used in medical diagnostics.
Core subjects
- Human Anatomy and Physiology (overview)
- Biochemistry and Clinical Chemistry
- Hematology (blood science)
- Microbiology and Parasitology
- Immunology and Serology
- Molecular Diagnostics (in some programs)
- Laboratory Techniques and Instrumentation
- Quality Control and Laboratory Management
- Biosafety and Infection Control
Specializations
- Clinical Laboratory Sciences
- Medical Laboratory Sciences
- Medical Imaging Sciences
- Radiologic Sciences
- Fundamental Health Sciences
Career paths
- Medical Laboratory Technologist / Scientist
- Clinical Lab Technologist (hospital or private lab)
- Blood Bank / Transfusion Lab Staff
- Quality and Safety Officer in Labs
- Sales / Application Specialist for lab equipment
- Research Lab Technician
Study snapshot
- Duration
- Typically 3–4 years
- Workload
- High – lab sessions, science courses, practical exams
- Difficulty
- ★★★★☆ — science and protocol-heavy
- Practical components
- Extensive lab practice, hospital / diagnostic lab rotations
- Internships
- Usually required in clinical laboratories
Where to study Allied Health Lab Sciences in Lebanon
- American University of Beirut: Medical Imaging Sciences – $97,206
- American University of Beirut: Medical Laboratory Sciences – $98,159
- American University of Science and Technology: BS in Clinical Laboratory Science – $26,400
- American University of Science and Technology: BS in Radiologic Sciences – $23,100
- Antonine University: Dental Laboratory Technology – $19,760
- Beirut Arab University: B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology – $17,913
- Haigazian University: Medical Laboratory Sciences – $37,855
- Holy Spirit University of Kaslik: Bachelor of Science in Fundamental Health Sciences – $24,200
- Islamic University of Lebanon: Laboratory Sciences – $9,000 – $15,300
- Lebanese University: Laboratory Sciences – $240 per year
- Lebanese University: Radiologic Sciences – $240 per year
- Notre Dame University – Louaize: Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology – $39,140
- University of Balamand: Medical Laboratory Sciences – $25,115
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