The establishment of the Medical Laboratory Technology
program began in 1400 AH / 1980 AD under the umbrella of the Faculty of
Medicine and Medical Sciences. In 1425 AH / 2004 AD, the program was
transformed into a scientific department under the umbrella of the
Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences.
The specialty of Medical Laboratory Sciences, which falls under the
faculties of Applied Medical Sciences, is considered one of the most
important medical specialties. Medical laboratories play a crucial role
in all medical institutions and hospitals through accurate and rapid
diagnosis of many disease causes, which represents the real key to
treatment and prevention as well. The Department of Medical Laboratory
Technology at King Abdulaziz University is one of the prestigious
departments that has provided the country with many qualified Saudi
medical personnel in Medical Laboratory Sciences over a course of more
than forty years. The department includes a group of experienced and
qualified professors from the top universities worldwide.