Department Overview
The Department of Biomedical Science is one of the core academic units under the School of Allied Health Science. The Department is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and community service within the biomedical field. It plays a vital role in training competent health professionals equipped with strong scientific knowledge, advanced laboratory skills, and ethical values to address national and global health challenges. The Department supports the College’s mission by promoting innovation, quality laboratory practice, and evidence-based solutions to public health and clinical needs.
Functions and Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality theoretical and practical instruction to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Develop, review, and maintain competency-based curricula in line with accreditation standards and professional guidelines.
- Promote research, innovation, and scholarly publication in reputable academic platforms.
- Ensure ethical, safe, and quality laboratory practices in teaching and research activities.
- Provide supervision, mentorship, and academic advising to students.
- Contribute to community health through laboratory diagnostics, disease surveillance, and health education initiatives.
- Strengthen partnerships with hospitals, research institutions, and public health organisations.
- Maintain proper management, utilization, and maintenance of laboratory equipment and facilities.
- Uphold institutional policies, academic quality standards, and professional ethics.
- Prepare departmental plans, reports, and performance evaluations, and ensure accountability to the School leadership.
Major Activities
- Conduct regular lectures, laboratory sessions, and practical training programmes.
- Prepare, administer, and evaluate examinations and continuous assessments.
- Initiate and manage departmental research projects and collaborative studies.
- Organize workshops, seminars, and academic conferences.
- Facilitate staff development, recruitment, promotion, and performance appraisal processes.
- Manage departmental budgets and oversee procurement of laboratory equipment and supplies.
- Support Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training for health professionals.
- Maintain active collaboration with hospitals, research centers, and public health agencies.
- Prepare and submit quarterly, biannual, and annual reports to the School of Allied Health Science.
- Plan future expansion, including postgraduate programmes and advanced laboratory technologies.
Academic Programs
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Medical Laboratory Science (BSc)
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Biomedical Science (Research Track) (BSc)
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