The Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences at Kabarak University is committed to producing highly skilled, ethical, and innovation-oriented professionals in healthcare diagnostics, forensic investigation, and biomedical research. We combine rigorous academic training with extensive practical exposure, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for dynamic roles in Kenya and globally.

Our teaching and research are driven by a team of competent and experienced lecturers and professors with specialized expertise across clinical, forensic, and molecular sciences. Faculty members bring a wealth of experience from academia, research, industry, and professional practice, ensuring our students receive education that is both academically rigorous and industry-relevant.

Objectives

• To deliver high-quality education in biomedical sciences, equipping students with the necessary skills and knowledge for successful careers.
• To conduct innovative research that pushes the boundaries of knowledge and contributes to solving healthcare issues.
• To establish fruitful local and international collaborations to enhance academic and research endeavors.
• To engage with the community through impactful healthcare outreach programs, addressing the needs of underserved populations.

Values

Our core values include integrity, excellence, innovation, and collaboration. These principles guide our academic and research pursuits, ensuring ethical practice and fruitful collaborations.

Facilities and Learning Resources

The department boasts state-of-the-art facilities designed to support quality teaching, research, and innovation:

• Specialized Teaching Laboratories for microbiology, histopathology, clinical chemistry, hematology, molecular biology, and forensic analysis.
• Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory is equipped for PCR, sequencing, and advanced genetic analysis.
• Forensic Science Training Suite simulating real-world crime scene investigations.
• Modern Research Laboratories are integrated into Kabarak University s Research, Innovation, and Outreach ecosystem.

Research, Innovation, and Industry Linkages

The department is firmly anchored in advancing laboratory diagnosis as the cornerstone of quality healthcare and disease control. Our teaching, training, and research emphasize accurate, timely, and evidence-based diagnostic practices that support effective patient management, public health surveillance, and outbreak response. Alongside this core focus, the department is actively engaged in applied research addressing both national and global health and forensic science challenges.

Through strategic collaborations with hospitals, public health laboratories, forensic laboratories, regulatory bodies, and industry partners, students gain hands-on experience in modern diagnostic techniques and evidence analysis. These partnerships provide invaluable mentorship in innovation-driven projects, equipping graduates with the skills to develop impactful, practical solutions that strengthen healthcare systems and enhance justice administration.

1. Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences (Direct Entry)
2. Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences (Upgrading / In-service Entry):
3. Bachelor of Science in Forensic & Molecular Sciences
4. Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences