Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) Diploma in Laboratory Technology Programmes
This Programme aims to impart basic knowledge to students with regard to general laboratory technical works in a view to produce competent technicians who will apply basic skills and knowledge in the field of science and laboratory technology.
SUA Diploma in Laboratory Technology Programmes
ABOUT THE PROGRAMMES
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
TEACHING
SEMESTER 1
COURSE ANTE COURSE TITLE
CORE COURSE
DLT 0100 Applied Physics
DLT 0101 Applied Chemistry
DLT 0102 Applied Biology
DLT 0103 Laboratory Safety and Management
CS 0100 Communication Skills I
MTH 0100 Introduction to statistics
ELECTIVE COURSE
MTH 0101 Basic Mathematics
ICT 0103 Microcomputers
SUB TOTAL
TOTAL
SEMESTER 2
COURSE ANTE COURSE TITLE
CORE COURSE
DLT 0104 Psychology
DLT 0105 Laboratory Planning and Organization
DLT 0106 Basic Principles of Laboratory Sciences
DLT 0107 Laboratory Materials, Chemicals and Biologicals
DLT 0108 Management of Laboratory Animals and Plants
ELECTIVE COURSE
DLT 0109 Parasitology and Entomology
DLT 0110 Cell Biology
ICT 0104 Computer Applications
SEMESTER 3
COURSE ANTE COURSE TITLE
CORE COURSE
DLT 0201 Laboratory Instrumentation
DLT 0202 Experimental Chemistry
DLT 0203 Experimental Biology
DLT 0205 Experimental Physics
DAH 0106 Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
DAH 0207 Research Methodology
ELECTIVE COURSE
DLT 0204 Basic Analytical Chemistry
DLT 0112 Advanced Mathematics
DS 0100 Principles of Development
SEMESTER 4
COURSE ANTE COURSE TITLE
CORE COURSE
DLT 0206 Teaching Methods
DLT 0207 Troubleshooting in Laboratory Systems
DLT 0208 Occupational Health and Laboratory Practices
DLT 0209 Ethics in Laboratory Practice
DLT 0200 Research Project
ELECTIVE COURSE
DLT 0210 Basic Principles of Administration and Management
DLT 0211 Principles of Radiology and Laboratory Photography
DLT 0212 Biotechnology
ADMISSION ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Admission for the Diploma in Laboratory Technology requires Two principal passes (4 points) in Mathematics and Physics/ Chemistry/ Geography at A- level certificate and at least a credit pass at O-level or its equivalent in Physics and Chemistry/ Biology/Science and Practice in Agriculture OR NTA 6 Certificate or equivalent qualification with an average grade of C and at least a C grade in Mathematics OR Diploma with a GPA of not less than 3.0 in Agricultural Engineering or related fields and a credit pass in Mathematics at O-Level certificate or Equivalent.
TUITION FEES
Tshs 900,000 per year
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants should apply directly to SUA using online admission system which can be accessed at http://www.suasis.sua.ac.tz/index.php/registration
HELP/SUPPORT
The office of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics),
Sokoine University of Agriculture,
P. O. Box 3000,
MOROGORO.
Inquiries should be sent to:
Admission Help desk
Directorate of Undergraduate Studies,
Sokoine University of Agriculture,
P.O. Box 3000, Chuo Kikuu, Morogoro
Email: admission@sua.ac.tz
Web: www.dus.sua.ac.tz
