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A competency-based six-semester NTA Level 6 diploma training health personnel capable of managing medical laboratory and diagnostic services.
This is a competency-based six-semester Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences (DMLS) programme at NTA Level 6. It is intended to train health personnel capable of managing medical laboratory and diagnostic services.
The programme is offered by the Institute of Allied Health Sciences, which trains middle-level health care providers in Tanzania.
A one-year upgrading route is available to holders of a Technician Certificate in Medical Laboratory Sciences (NTA Level 5) from a NACTE-recognised institution.
Width shows each stage's share of the programme's credits.
| Code | Module | Credits | Share of semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLT04101 | Laboratory InstrumentationLecture 2 · Tutorial 0.5 · Assignment 1 · Practical 3 h/wk | 13 | |
| MLT04102 | General Human Anatomy and PhysiologyLecture 3 · Tutorial 0.5 · Assignment 1 · Practical 2 h/wk | 13 | |
| MLT04103 | Laboratory Safety and Waste ManagementLecture 1 · Tutorial 0.5 · Assignment 1 · Practical 2 h/wk | 9 | |
| MLT04104 | Communication and Life SkillsLecture 2 · Tutorial 0.5 · Assignment 1 h/wk | 7 | |
| MLT04105 | Laboratory Ethics and Code of ConductLecture 2 · Assignment 1 h/wk | 6 | |
| MLT04106 | Prevention and Control of Communicable and Non-Communicable DiseasesLecture 2 · Tutorial 1 · Assignment 1 h/wk | 8 | |
| Semester total | 56 | ||
| Code | Module | Credits | Share of semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLT04207 | Routine Laboratory InvestigationsLecture 2 · Tutorial 1 · Assignment 1 · Practical 3 h/wk | 14 | |
| MLT04208 | Laboratory Specimen ManagementLecture 1 · Tutorial 0.5 · Assignment 1 · Practical 2 h/wk | 11 | |
| MLT04209 | Computer ApplicationLecture 2 · Assignment 1 · Practical 3.5 h/wk | 13 | |
| MLT04210 | Systemic Human Anatomy and PhysiologyLecture 3 · Tutorial 1 · Assignment 1 · Practical 1 h/wk | 12 | |
| MLT04211 | Laboratory Reagents and SolutionsLecture 1 · Tutorial 1 · Assignment 1 · Practical 4 h/wk | 14 | |
| Semester total | 64 | ||
| Code | Module | Credits | Share of semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLT05101 | Laboratory Logistic ManagementLecture 3 · Tutorial 0.5 · Assignment 1 h/wk | 9 | |
| MLT05102 | Maintenance and Calibration of Laboratory Instruments and EquipmentLecture 2 · Tutorial 1 · Assignment 1 · Practical 2 h/wk | 12 | |
| MLT05103 | Principles of EntrepreneurshipLecture 3 · Tutorial 0.5 · Assignment 2 h/wk | 11 | |
| MLT05104 | Laboratory Quality AssuranceLecture 4 · Tutorial 0.5 · Assignment 1 h/wk | 11 | |
| MLT05105 | Health Records ManagementLecture 3 · Tutorial 0.5 · Assignment 1 h/wk | 9 | |
| MLT05106 | General PathologyLecture 2 · Tutorial 1 · Assignment 1 h/wk | 8 | |
| Semester total | 60 | ||
| Code | Module | Credits | Share of semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLT05207 | Hematology and Blood TransfusionLecture 2 · Tutorial 0.5 · Assignment 1 · Practical 3 h/wk | 13 | |
| MLT05208 | Medical Microbiology and ImmunologyLecture 2 · Tutorial 0.5 · Assignment 1 · Practical 3.5 h/wk | 14 | |
| MLT05209 | Clinical ChemistryLecture 2 · Assignment 1 · Practical 3 h/wk | 12 | |
| MLT05210 | Medical ParasitologyLecture 2 · Assignment 1 · Practical 3 h/wk | 12 | |
| MLT05211 | Cytology and HistologyLecture 2 · Assignment 0.5 · Practical 2 h/wk | 9 | |
| Semester total | 60 | ||
| Code | Module | Credits | Share of semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLT06101 | Laboratory Quality ManagementLecture 4 · Tutorial 1 · Assignment 2 h/wk | 14 | |
| MLT06102 | Operational ResearchLecture 3 · Tutorial 1 · Assignment 2 h/wk | 12 | |
| MLT06103 | Principles of Epidemiology and BiostatisticsLecture 3 · Tutorial 2 · Assignment 1 h/wk | 12 | |
| MLT06104 | Leadership and ManagementLecture 3 · Tutorial 1 · Assignment 2 h/wk | 12 | |
| MLT06105 | Introduction to Diagnostic Molecular BiologyLecture 3 · Tutorial 1 · Assignment 1 h/wk | 10 | |
| Semester total | 60 | ||
| Code | Module | Credits | Share of semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLT06206 | Diagnostic Parasitology and Medical EntomologyLecture 2 · Tutorial 1 · Assignment 1 · Practical 2 h/wk | 12 | |
| MLT06207 | Diagnostic Microbiology and ImmunologyLecture 2 · Tutorial 1 · Assignment 1 · Practical 3 h/wk | 14 | |
| MLT06208 | Diagnostic Clinical ChemistryLecture 2 · Assignment 1 · Practical 2 h/wk | 10 | |
| MLT06209 | Diagnostic Histology and CytologyLecture 2 · Assignment 1 · Practical 2 h/wk | 10 | |
| MLT06210 | Diagnostic Hematology and Blood TransfusionLecture 2 · Tutorial 1 · Assignment 1 · Practical 3 h/wk | 14 | |
| Semester total | 60 | ||
Module weights are shown as printed in the prospectus: the weekly scheme of study (hours per week) and credits per semester.
Credits in Biology, Chemistry and Physics, and a “D” grade in English and Mathematics at O-Level.
Alternatively, holders of the Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with at least four passes in non-religious subjects including Chemistry, Biology and Physics or Engineering Science. A pass in Basic Mathematics and English Language is an added advantage.
Holders of the CSEE with five passes in non-religious subjects, including “D” passes in Chemistry, Biology and Physics or Engineering Science, plus a Technician Certificate in Medical Laboratory Sciences (NTA Level 5) from a NACTE-recognised institution.
Requirements can change between intakes. Always confirm the current requirements with the Admissions Office before you apply.
Academic year 2023/2024 – 2024/2025
| Item | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | |||
| Tuition fee | 1,200,000 | 1,200,000 | 1,200,000 |
| Subtotal | 1,200,000 | 1,200,000 | 1,200,000 |
| Administrative fees | |||
| Examination fee | 250,000 | 250,000 | 250,000 |
| Registration fee | 15,000 | 15,000 | 15,000 |
| Special Faculty requirement | 330,000 | 330,000 | 330,000 |
| Student ID card | 20,000 | 20,000 | 20,000 |
| Internet service | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| Field supervision cost * | 150,000 * | 150,000 | 150,000 |
| Caution money | 50,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 |
| Graduation fees | – | – | 100,000 |
| Subtotal | 825,000 * | 825,000 | 925,000 |
| Organisational fees | |||
| TCU quality assurance | 20,000 | 20,000 | 20,000 |
| Sustainability fund | 45,000 | 45,000 | 45,000 |
| Student union | 20,000 | 20,000 | 20,000 |
| NHIF | 50,400 | 50,400 | 50,400 |
| NACTVET fees | 150,000 | 150,000 | 150,000 |
| Subtotal | 285,400 | 285,400 | 285,400 |
| Total cost to the college | 2,310,400 * | 2,310,400 | 2,410,400 |
| Charge | TZS | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Supplementary fees | 50,000 | 50 |
| Special examination fees | 50,000 | 50 |
| Postponement fees | 100,000 | 100 |
| Repeat fees | 600,000 | 600 |
| Transfer fees | 50,000 | 50 |
| Programme transfer (internal) fees | 30,000 | 30 |
| Appeal fees | 50,000 | 50 |
| Lost ID | 10,000 | 10 |
| Lost certificate / transcript | 50,000 | 50 |
Start with the Admissions page for the application process and current intake information, or get in touch and the Admissions Office will guide you.
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