Diploma · 3 years
Higher National Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science- Starting Early 2027
Training focused on diagnostic laboratory techniques, quality systems, safety practices, and real clinical workflows.
Programme Overview
What you will learn
This programme is designed to train competent and job-ready professionals with strong foundations in diagnostics, laboratory safety, and quality systems. Learning combines classroom instruction with structured practical training in real diagnostic environments.
Focus areas
- Diagnostic laboratory techniques
- Quality systems and documentation
- Laboratory safety practices
- Real clinical workflows
Programme structure
AIDAHs offers career-focused programmes designed with employability and national needs in mind. Delivery methods include: Lecture, Tutorial, Laboratory, Simulation, Case-based, Problem-based (PBL), Seminar, Workshop, Independent Study, and Flipped Classroom.
- Lectures & tutorials
- Skills lab demonstrations
- Supervised practical training
- Workplace learning / clinical placements
All higher national diploma programmes include structured clinical placements and a final-year research project, and follow NAQAA & WAHO entry and completion requirements.
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