Can a MLS become a doctor?

 Yes, a Medical Laboratory Scientist becomes a doctor, this is a common scenario faced today by most students; undergraduate and post-graduate not only in Medical Laboratory Science but in most Para-medical courses such as Biochemistry, and Microbiology. While studying Medicine as an MLS, you may find some areas of Medicine and Surgery easier as they have been studied previously. However, easier does not mean easy. You will still need to put in a huge amount of work and dedication to become a Doctor or Surgeon.

Medicine and surgery is the field of study where scientific principles are employed in order to diagnose, treat and prevent diseases and improve the standard and quality of life medically. Upon completion of study which takes about six (6) years in the university, you will be awarded the degree known as MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery).

It is also the science and “art” of maintaining and/or restoring health through the study of, diagnosis, and treatment of patients. It is the application of health science, biomedical research, and medical technology to diagnose treat and injury and disease typically through medication, surgery, or some other forms of therapy.

A medical laboratory scientist can become a Medical doctor or surgeon in two ways. The first way of becoming a Medical Doctor or Surgeon is by writing the Unified Tertiary. Also being a Medical Laboratory Scientist makes it easier to get admission to study Medicine and cope with the academic load as part of it has been done before.

If you can find an MBBS program that allows for ‘postgraduate’ entry cutting two or three years off the normal timeline. Most times it is required to visit your proposed institution for more inquiries and to find out if the proposal (three years) favors you. Generally, it is safer to say that the 200-level admissions are more certain.

Most universities accept postgraduate admissions into Medicine with a minimum of a 2nd class upper in any relevant course. Some schools accept 2nd class lower but this reduces the chances of being admitted. These courses include; Medical Laboratory Science, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Dentistry, Nutrition and Dietetics, Physiology, Ophthalmology, Pharmacology, Zoology, and Anatomy. Some of the universities that accept postgraduate admissions include; the University of Ibadan, Obafemi Awolowo University, the University of Ilorin, and the University of Lagos.

How many years is a medical laboratory science course?

The BMLS degree program runs for 5 years for Joint Matriculation entry candidates and 4 years for direct entry candidates. The BMLS program is being handled by the professional Medical Laboratory Scientists in the cadres of Professor to Lecturer II’s cadre.

Which university is best for Medical Laboratory Science?

Universities Offering Medical Laboratory Science, The University of Faisalabad, University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill, Boston University, Purdue University, University of Washington, George Washington University, Michigan State University are the best universities for Medical Laboratory Science.