The Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kaduna State University was established in 2019. National Universities Commission (NUC) resource verification was done in November 2019 and approval from NUC was given in 2020. The first set of students were admitted into the University for the 2019/2020 Academic session. The regulatory body, the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria, visited the department for an Advisory visit in June/July 2020. The Council required the Department to be well established in the Faculty and University at large. They, however, made some vital observations and recommendations. The report was forwarded to the appropriate authority for immediate action.
Dr Isah Abubakar Aliyu was appointed as the first Head of Department. The HOD appointed Head of Units, level coordinators, exams and timetable officers as well as the needed departmental committees. All of these were inaugurated for the effective transformation of the department into an accredited unit of the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences.
This handbook’s contents, applications and clarity of expression are devoid of ambiguity. It is detailed and more inclusive in terms of the rules and regulations on all matters of the Department. Members and students must endeavour to regularly familiarize themselves with, seek counsel as appropriate, and be current on the various provisions guiding their operations, relationships, responsibilities, rights, privileges and expectations.