The Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences announces the Admission Test for applicants to the Master’s Program in Medical Laboratory Technology, which includes the following tracks: Medical Microbiology, Clinical Chemistry, and Hematology.
The Admission Test will be conducted for both male and female applicants at the same location on Thursday, 20/11/1447H (May 7, 2026) at 10:00 AM, at King Abdulaziz University – Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences (Main Building – Male Section), opposite the University Hospital and next to King Fahd Medical Research Center.
All applicants are required to attend on time and comply with the following instructions:
Important Instructions:
• Applicants must arrive at the test venue at least 15 minutes before the scheduled time.
• A valid national ID is required for entry (original ID or via the Tawakkalna application).
• Applicants must bring the necessary writing tools (blue ink pen).
• A calculator is required for applicants applying to the Clinical Chemistry track only.
• The use of mobile phones and smart watches during the test is strictly prohibited.
Test Format:
• The Admission Test is written (essay-based only) and includes specialized questions related to the selected track.
• The test duration is two hours. Entry will not be permitted after 30 minutes from the start time.
• The test does not include multiple-choice questions (Essays only; No MCQs).
• No personal interviews will be conducted as part of the Admission Test.
References:
Clinical Chemistry Track
Clinical Chemistry, Principles, Procedures, and Correlations
Author: Bishop and others
Publisher: J.B. Lippincott, Philadelphia
Urinalysis & Body Fluids
Author: Strasinger
Publisher: F. A. Davis
Haematology Track
Postgraduate Haematology
Author: A. Victor Hoffbrand etal.
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Wintrobe's Clinical Hematology
Author: John P. Greer etal.
Publisher: Wolters Kluwer
Molecular Hematology
Author: Drew Provan, John Gribben
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Microbiology Track
Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology
Author: Connie Mahon
Publisher: Elsevier
Immunology
Author: David Male
Publisher: Elsevier
Diagnostic Medical Parasitology
Author: Garcia & Bruckner
Publisher: Elsevier
For inquiries and further information:
Head of the Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences
Dr. Sarah Abdullah Almaghrabi
fams-mlt-head@kau.edu.sa
Good Luck
