Master's in Biomedical Sciences Launched
2012-07-19
College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) recently launched its new Msc Biomedical Sciences, the first of its kind in Qatar and in the Gulf Region.
The program was designed based on the manpower needs and competencies of the workforce due to increasing healthcare service advancements in Qatar, and benchmarked against equivalent programs in the US.
Starting in Fall 2012, the program will offer two concentrations: Advanced Clinical Practice with a thesis or project option, and Biomedical Laboratory Management with a project option. Its duration is four semesters with a total of 36 credit hours.
Prospective students are encouraged to apply online by August 28, 2012.
Commenting on the new program, CAS Dean Dr Eiman Mustafawi said: “This program will produce a cadre of specialists who will contribute to best practices in health and healthcare processes in Qatar. We are pleased to offer this first-ever program that will advance clinical practices and lab management approaches in line with the National Health Strategy, National Vision 2030, and the National Development Strategy”.
The program is offered full-time or part time to accommodate students who are working. Students will be trained to evaluate and solve problems related to biomedical laboratory testing, technical and administrative procedures, and design, conduct and evaluate various types of research in their substantive area according to ethical standards. They will also gain effective communication skills for a variety of settings.
Graduates of the program will find career opportunities in clinical and research laboratories and in the field of clinical chemistry, hematology, immune-hematology and blood banking, microbiology, cytogenetics, molecular diagnostics, and lab management.
The program was designed based on the manpower needs and competencies of the workforce due to increasing healthcare service advancements in Qatar, and benchmarked against equivalent programs in the US.
Starting in Fall 2012, the program will offer two concentrations: Advanced Clinical Practice with a thesis or project option, and Biomedical Laboratory Management with a project option. Its duration is four semesters with a total of 36 credit hours.
Prospective students are encouraged to apply online by August 28, 2012.
Commenting on the new program, CAS Dean Dr Eiman Mustafawi said: “This program will produce a cadre of specialists who will contribute to best practices in health and healthcare processes in Qatar. We are pleased to offer this first-ever program that will advance clinical practices and lab management approaches in line with the National Health Strategy, National Vision 2030, and the National Development Strategy”.
The program is offered full-time or part time to accommodate students who are working. Students will be trained to evaluate and solve problems related to biomedical laboratory testing, technical and administrative procedures, and design, conduct and evaluate various types of research in their substantive area according to ethical standards. They will also gain effective communication skills for a variety of settings.
Graduates of the program will find career opportunities in clinical and research laboratories and in the field of clinical chemistry, hematology, immune-hematology and blood banking, microbiology, cytogenetics, molecular diagnostics, and lab management.