POSTGRADUATE PROGRAM – BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE

INTRODUCTION

Biomedical Science program is a Health Science-based field, in order to prepare individuals who can function as members of a team comprising of medical doctors and technologists who cooperate closely to provide results which are needed for evaluating diseases and therapeutic efficacy. Apart from being skilled in handling medical laboratory equipment, a Biomedical Science graduate is also capable of managing a diagnostic laboratory, business or industry. For postgraduate studies we offered 2 mode of study which is by coursework and research.

OBJECTIVES

This program aims to:

• Produce graduates with a foundation and wide experience in the field of Biomedical Science
• Enable graduates to carry out scientific work and research related to, for example, human disease, effects of drugs, and harmful effects due to contamination in the food industry, poisons and pests.

CAREER PROSPECTS

Graduates of the Biomedical Science Programme will have employment opportunities in various positions such as:

• Biomedical Science Officers in Medical Diagnostic Laboratories 
• Medical underwriter at Insurance companies
• Quality Control Officers
• Pharmaceutical Officers
• Research Officers in higher learning institutions
• Cardiovascular Technologists
• Sales Executives for Research & diagnostic Instruments/Chemicals
• Health entrepreneurs and journalists
• Medical Laboratories Technologists
• Medical Communication Executives

ACCREDITATION

• Accredited by the National Accreditation Board (LAN)
• Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) UK