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.
Functions and Responsibilities
The Department is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and community service within the biomedical field.
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Core Functions
- Deliver high-quality theoretical and practical instruction to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Develop, review, and maintain competency-based curricula in line with accreditation standards.
- Promote research, innovation, and scholarly publication.
- Ensure ethical, safe, and quality laboratory practices.
- Provide supervision, mentorship, and academic advising to students.
- Contribute to community health through laboratory diagnostics and disease surveillance.
- Strengthen partnerships with hospitals and research institutions.
- Maintain proper management and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
- Uphold institutional policies and professional ethics.
- Prepare departmental plans and ensure accountability.
Major Activities
The department engages in a variety of academic and clinical activities to advance the College's mission.
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Departmental Engagements
- Conduct regular lectures, laboratory sessions, and practical training.
- Prepare and evaluate examinations and assessments.
- Initiate and manage departmental research projects.
- Organize workshops, seminars, and academic conferences.
- Facilitate staff development and recruitment processes.
- Manage departmental budgets and laboratory procurement.
- Support Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training.
- Maintain active collaboration with hospitals and public health agencies.
- Prepare and submit departmental performance reports.
- Plan future expansion and advanced laboratory technologies.