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Ethiopian Catholic Higher Learning Institute • ECUSTA
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Comprehensive directory of canonical degree courses, common university core modules, credit weights, ECTS conversions, and prerequisite specifications across all faculties.
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Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Covers principles and techniques of quantitative chemical analysis in clinical and environmental laboratories. Topics include volumetric titration, gravimetric analysis, spectrophotometry, potentiometry, chromatographic separation methods, and quality control of analytical data.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Social Anthropology introducing socio-cultural anthropology, human cultural diversity, kinship systems, economic anthropology, political anthropology, religion, and ethnographic field methods in Ethiopia.
Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Social Anthropology examines human societies and cultures through the anthropological lens. The course covers major theoretical frameworks in anthropology, kinship and social organization, religion and ritual, economic systems, gender roles, ethnicity and identity, and the anthropology of development. Special emphasis is placed on Ethiopian and East African societies. Students learn ethnographic research methods and how anthropological analysis informs social work, health, and development practice.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Explores the human immune system including innate and adaptive immunity, cellular and humoral immune responses, antigen processing and presentation, antibody structure and function, complement activation, hypersensitivity reactions, autoimmunity, immunodeficiency, and diagnostic serological techniques.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Examines molecular genetics and biotechnology applications in medicine. Covers DNA replication, RNA transcription, protein translation, gene regulation, recombinant DNA technology, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), gene cloning, genetic mutations, and molecular diagnostic assays.
Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Focuses on the biochemical architecture and metabolic pathways of living cells. Covers enzyme kinetics, bioenergetics, carbohydrate metabolism (glycolysis, TCA cycle, gluconeogenesis), lipid oxidation and synthesis, amino acid degradation, urea cycle, nucleotide metabolism, and hormonal regulation of metabolism.
Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Biochemistry introduces students to the chemical processes and molecules that sustain living organisms. Topics include the structure and function of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids; enzyme kinetics and regulation; metabolic pathways (glycolysis, TCA cycle, oxidative phosphorylation, fatty acid metabolism, amino acid metabolism); and the biochemical basis of disease. The course equips MLS students with the molecular understanding required for clinical chemistry, hematology, and laboratory diagnosis.
Department of Social Work • College of Social Sciences & Humanities
Introduction to Social Work provides students with a broad overview of the social work profession including its history, values, ethical principles, and theoretical frameworks. The course introduces students to social work practice at individual, family, group, community, and organizational levels. Topics include the definition of social work (IFSW/IASSW), the professional code of ethics, human rights and social justice principles, the role of the social worker in Ethiopian society, and the major fields of social work practice. Students begin to develop professional identity and reflective practice skills.
Department of Social Work • College of Social Sciences & Humanities
Theories of Social Work surveys the major theoretical frameworks that inform social work practice. Topics include systems theory, ecological perspective, strengths-based approach, empowerment theory, feminist theory, cognitive-behavioral approaches, psychodynamic perspectives, narrative theory, and anti-oppressive practice frameworks. Students learn to apply different theoretical lenses to case situations and develop the capacity for critical theoretical analysis.
Department of Social Work • College of Social Sciences & Humanities
Methods of Social Work Practice I introduces students to generalist social work practice models and intervention methods at the micro and mezzo levels. Topics include the problem-solving process in social work, case management, individual and family assessment techniques, genogram and ecomap construction, helping relationships, counselling skills, motivational interviewing, crisis intervention, and goal-setting with clients. Students engage in role-play exercises and case analysis to develop beginning practice competencies.
Department of Social Work • College of Social Sciences & Humanities
Health Social Work exploring the role of social workers in healthcare settings, addressing social determinants of health, patient advocacy, psychosocial support, and healthcare team collaboration.
Department of Social Work • College of Social Sciences & Humanities
Methods of Social Work Practice II focusing on group work, community organization methods, planned change processes, and intervention strategies with meso-level target systems.
Department of Social Work • College of Social Sciences & Humanities
Criminal Justice and Correctional Administration examining criminal justice systems, penology, correctional institution management, probation, parole, and offender rehabilitation.
Department of Social Work • College of Social Sciences & Humanities
Introduction to Population Studies covering demographic concepts, fertility, mortality, migration patterns, population growth models, and population policy in developing nations.
Department of Social Work • College of Social Sciences & Humanities
Qualitative Research Methods detailing qualitative research design, in-depth interviews, focus group discussions (FGDs), participant observation, thematic analysis, and qualitative rigor.
Department of Social Work • College of Social Sciences & Humanities
Contemporary Social Issues and Social Work examining poverty, unemployment, substance abuse, gender-based violence, child abuse, urban displacement, and social work intervention models.
Department of Social Work • College of Social Sciences & Humanities
Field Education I providing supervised agency-based field placement where students apply fundamental social work values, interpersonal communication, and client assessment skills.
Department of Social Work • College of Social Sciences & Humanities
Gender Issues examining gender theories, social construction of gender, women empowerment, gender-based violence prevention, reproductive rights, and gender-responsive social policy.
Department of Social Work • College of Social Sciences & Humanities
Quantitative Research Methods covering survey research design, questionnaire construction, sampling techniques, descriptive and inferential statistical analysis, and research report writing.
Department of Social Work • College of Social Sciences & Humanities
Hospital Social Work focusing on psychosocial assessment of hospitalized patients, crisis intervention, discharge planning, grief counseling, and medical social work ethics.
Department of Social Work • College of Social Sciences & Humanities
Diversity and Social Work examining cultural competence, social work practice with diverse populations, ethnic dynamics, anti-oppressive practice, and human rights advocacy.
Department of Social Work • College of Social Sciences & Humanities
Psychiatric Social Work exploring social work interventions in mental health settings, psychosocial rehabilitation, psychiatric case management, and support for families of psychiatric patients.
Department of Social Work • College of Social Sciences & Humanities
Methods of Social Work Practice II advances students' skills in mezzo and macro-level social work practice. Topics include social group work theory and methods, community organization models, community needs assessment, program planning and development, advocacy strategies, policy analysis, social action, and organizational change. Students practise group facilitation skills and develop a community assessment project.
Department of Social Work • College of Social Sciences & Humanities
Organizational Management and Leadership covering administration of human service organizations, non-profit management, strategic planning, human resource management, and social sector leadership.
Department of Social Work • College of Social Sciences & Humanities
Field Education I (Practicum I) is the first supervised field placement, providing students with beginning practice experience in a social work agency or community organization. Under the supervision of a qualified field instructor, students develop competencies in client engagement, bio-psycho-social assessment, service planning, intervention skills, documentation, and professional conduct. Weekly group supervision sessions supplement individual field supervision.
Department of Social Work • College of Social Sciences & Humanities
Project Design and Management detailing logical framework approach (LFA), project planning cycle, budgeting, proposal development, project implementation, and monitoring and evaluation (M&E).
Department of Social Work • College of Social Sciences & Humanities
Human Behavior and the Social Environment I examines human development and behavior across the life course from a biopsychosocial perspective. Topics include theories of human development (Erikson, Piaget, Vygotsky, Bronfenbrenner), biological and genetic influences on behavior, infant and child development, adolescent identity formation, and the impact of family, culture, and social systems on human behavior. Students apply developmental theory to social work case assessment.
Department of Social Work • College of Social Sciences & Humanities
Law for Social Workers examining Ethiopian family law, child rights protection laws, criminal code provisions, labor law, and legal frameworks governing vulnerable populations.
Department of Social Work • College of Social Sciences & Humanities
Social Welfare Policy and Services examines the conceptual foundations and historical development of social welfare systems. Topics include philosophical frameworks for welfare (liberal, conservative, socialist perspectives), models of welfare states, the Ethiopian social protection system, social security programs, health and education policies, poverty reduction strategies, and the role of NGOs in service delivery. Students analyze current social welfare policies and their implications for social work practice.
Department of Social Work • College of Social Sciences & Humanities
Field Education II providing advanced agency-based field placement where students execute direct client interventions, group work, and community development projects.
Department of Social Work • College of Social Sciences & Humanities
Rehabilitation Services and Disability exploring disability models (medical vs. social), inclusive education, vocational rehabilitation, accessibility rights, and social work practice with persons with disabilities.
Department of Social Work • College of Social Sciences & Humanities
Gerontology covering social, psychological, and physiological aspects of aging, long-term care management, elderly welfare policies, and social work interventions for older adults.
Department of Social Work • College of Social Sciences & Humanities
Field Education III providing intensive capstone field placement focusing on macro-level social work practice, policy advocacy, program management, and clinical intervention refinement.
Department of Social Work • College of Social Sciences & Humanities
Working with Children and Families covering child development, family assessment models, child protection systems, foster care, adoption services, and family support interventions.
Department of Social Work • College of Social Sciences & Humanities
Indigenous Social Work exploring traditional Ethiopian community help-seeking systems (Iddir, Iqub, Debo), indigenous dispute resolution mechanisms, and culturally grounded social work.
Department of Social Work • College of Social Sciences & Humanities
School Social Work focusing on psychosocial support for elementary/secondary students, truancy prevention, behavioral interventions, anti-bullying programs, and school-community links.
Department of Social Work • College of Social Sciences & Humanities
Social Development and Social Change examining social development theories, poverty reduction strategies, sustainable development goals (SDGs), and social change advocacy.
Department of Social Work • College of Social Sciences & Humanities
Community Practice and Mobilization detailing community asset mapping, community organizing models, participatory rural appraisal (PRA), and grassroots community empowerment.
Department of Social Work • College of Social Sciences & Humanities
Senior Essay requiring students to conduct an independent empirical social work research study, write a comprehensive thesis monograph, and orally defend their findings.
Department of Social Work • College of Social Sciences & Humanities
Case Management covering systematic case identification, intake assessment, individualized service planning, service coordination, monitoring, and case closure in social work settings.
Department of Social Work • College of Social Sciences & Humanities
Counseling in Social Work detailing micro-level counseling skills, active listening, person-centered therapy principles, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and crisis counseling.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Fundamentals of general chemistry covering atomic structure, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, gas laws, chemical thermodynamics, equilibrium, reaction kinetics, electrochemistry, and aqueous solution chemistry.
Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
General Chemistry provides an introduction to chemical principles including atomic structure, periodic table trends, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, reaction kinetics, equilibrium, acid-base chemistry, and electrochemistry. Laboratory sessions develop practical skills in measurement, solution preparation, titration, and qualitative analysis. The course serves as a foundation for biochemistry, analytical chemistry, pharmacology, and other applied sciences.
Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Analytical Chemistry covers the principles and techniques used to identify and quantify chemical substances in complex biological and environmental samples. Topics include titrimetric, gravimetric, spectrophotometric, chromatographic, and electroanalytical methods. Emphasis is placed on quality control, calibration, measurement uncertainty, and the application of analytical techniques to clinical specimen analysis. Students develop proficiency in operating analytical laboratory instruments.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Advanced clinical methods course refining patient history taking, physical examination techniques, differential diagnosis formulation, and clinical case presentations.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
First phase of Community Based Training (CBTP I). Students conduct community diagnosis, demographic census, environmental sanitation assessment, and health folder mapping in rural village communities.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Second phase of Community Based Training (CBTP II). Focuses on priority community health problem identification, community mobilization, health education delivery, and primary healthcare action implementation.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Third phase of Community Based Training (CBTP III). Students execute targeted health interventions, evaluate community intervention outcomes, and present findings to local health office stakeholders.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Fourth phase of Community Based Training (CBTP IV). Advanced community project implementation, health facility-community integration, and monitoring community health development plans.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Community Based Training I focusing on baseline household health survey administration, water/sanitation hygiene (WASH) assessment, and maternal-child health folder creation.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
School of Public Health Module I (SPH I): Determinants of Health. Explores social, economic, environmental, biological, and behavioral determinants of individual and population health.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
School of Public Health Module II (SPH II): Measurement of Health and Disease. Covers fundamental epidemiological principles, biostatistics, rates/ratios, study designs, outbreak investigation, and health indicators.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Community Based Training Program I (CBTP I). Field-based community health assessment, health data collection, prioritization of community health problems, and health promotion execution.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
School of Public Health Module III (SPH III): Health Promotion and Disease Prevention. Focuses on health communication strategies, disease prevention levels (primary, secondary, tertiary), and immunization programs.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Community Based Training Program II (CBTP II). Planning, executing, and evaluating community-level health promotion projects in collaboration with local health extension workers.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
School of Public Health Module IV (SPH IV): Health Economics, Management and Policy. Covers healthcare financing, health resource allocation, health facility administration, health policy cycles, and leadership.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Community Based Training Program III (CBTP III). Advanced health facility management rotation, health extension supervisor mentorship, and health service quality improvement projects.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
School of Public Health Module V (SPH V): Research Methodology. Comprehensive course in health research design, sample size determination, sampling techniques, questionnaire design, data management, and research ethics.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Community Based Training Program IV (CBTP IV). Interprofessional team project executing community health research and health system intervention programs.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Team Training Program (TTP). Interprofessional field placement where final-year medical, public health, nursing, and laboratory students manage a primary hospital/health center and execute community health projects.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Student Research Project (SPH VI). Independent student research thesis execution under academic faculty supervision, culminating in a written research thesis and oral defense.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Community Practice and Mobilization focusing on grassroots community organizing, participatory development techniques, asset-based community development (ABCD), and advocacy.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Criminal Justice and Correctional Administration examining criminal law, judicial processes, law enforcement agencies, correctional facility standards, and offender rehabilitation.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Integrated module covering the anatomical structure, microscopic histology, cardiac electrophysiology, microcirculation, hemodynamics, and cardiovascular/lymphatic pathology including hypertension, heart failure, coronary artery disease, and vascular malformations.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Introductory dentistry course covering dental anatomy, oral histology, caries pathophysiology, periodontics, and oral hygiene promotion.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Clinical course in Dentistry and Oral Health covering oral diagnosis, tooth extraction procedures, dental trauma management, periodontal care, and maxillo-facial surgery orientation.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Introductory dermatology course covering fundamental skin lesions, dermatological examination, cutaneous bacterial/fungal/viral infections, eczema, and psoriasis.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Clinical clerkship in Dermatology and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). Focuses on diagnostic skin biopsy, dermatopathology, tropical dermatology, leprosy, and STI management.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Internship rotation in Dermatovenerology. Outpatient dermatology clinics, procedural dermatology, STI management, and inpatient dermatological consultations.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Principles of economics covering supply and demand analysis, market structures, national income accounting, economic growth, unemployment, inflation, and fiscal policy.
Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Introductory economics covering foundational principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics, consumer behavior, market equilibrium, GDP, inflation, monetary/fiscal policy, and international trade.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Institutional orientation course introducing university policies, academic integrity standards, library resources, digital learning portals, and student support services.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Introductory emergency medicine course covering emergency triage systems, primary and secondary trauma surveys, basic life support (BLS), and emergency procedures.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Clinical clerkship in Emergency Medicine. Training in acute resuscitation, advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), advanced trauma life support (ATLS), poisoning management, and emergency room procedures.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Internship rotation in Emergency Medicine. Interns provide immediate evaluation, stabilization, and initial management of emergency medical, surgical, trauma, and pediatric cases.
Common University Core Module • Shared Across All Faculties
Introduction to Emerging Technologies surveys the technological innovations reshaping society, healthcare, and professional practice. Topics include artificial intelligence and machine learning, digital health systems, telemedicine, data analytics, cybersecurity, biotechnology, and the ethics of technological adoption. Students explore how emerging technologies impact their respective disciplines and develop digital literacy skills for the modern professional environment.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Examines hypothalamic-pituitary neuroendocrinology, thyroid, adrenal, pancreatic islet, and parathyroid gland physiology. Covers hormone synthesis, receptor signaling, metabolic feedback loops, and endocrine pathologies such as diabetes mellitus, thyroid disorders, and adrenal dysfunction.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Introductory otolaryngology course covering examination of the ear, nose, and throat, otoscopy, anterior rhinoscopy, indirect laryngoscopy, and common ENT presentations.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Clinical clerkship in Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) - Head and Neck Surgery. Focuses on management of otitis media, tonsillitis, nasal polyps, head and neck tumors, tracheostomy, and ENT emergency airway procedures.
Common University Core Module • Shared Across All Faculties
Communicative English Language Skills I is a freshman-year introductory course designed to develop students' foundational competencies in spoken and written English. Emphasis is placed on listening comprehension, speaking fluency, reading strategies, vocabulary acquisition, and basic academic writing. Students engage in structured discussions, presentations, and short writing exercises to build the communication skills required for university-level study across all disciplines.
Common University Core Module • Shared Across All Faculties
Communicative English Language Skills II builds on the foundations established in FLEn 1011. The course advances students' proficiency in academic reading comprehension, critical writing, paragraph organization, and research-based argumentation. Students practise essay composition, summary writing, and oral presentations based on discipline-relevant themes. The course is designed to bridge everyday English communication with the demands of professional and academic discourse.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Covers gastrointestinal anatomy, histology, digestive motility, gastric/pancreatic/biliary secretions, intestinal absorption, hepatic metabolism, and pathology including peptic ulcer disease, hepatitis, cirrhosis, inflammatory bowel disease, and GI malignancies.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Introduces fundamental biological concepts including cell structure and function, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, molecular genetics, gene expression, cell division, evolutionary mechanisms, and ecological principles.
Common University Core Module • Shared Across All Faculties
Geography of Ethiopia and the Horn introduces students to the physical and human geography of Ethiopia and the broader Horn of Africa region. Topics include landforms and climate systems, ecological zones, population distribution, economic activities, urbanization patterns, geopolitical challenges, and regional integration. Students develop an understanding of how geographic factors shape social, economic, and political development in the region.
Common University Core Module • Shared Across All Faculties
Geography of Ethiopia and the Horn covering physical geography, climate zones, drainage systems, soil types, natural vegetation, demography, urbanization, agriculture, and environmental resource management.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Gastrointestinal system module detailing functional anatomy, digestive enzymes, hepatic function, nutrient absorption, GI mucosal immunity, and pathophysiology of gastrointestinal, liver, and biliary disorders.
Common University Core Module • Shared Across All Faculties
Global Trends exploring international relations, globalization, global governance structures (UN, AU), international political economy, climate change diplomacy, international conflict resolution, and global health diplomacy.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Clinical gynecology course covering management of abnormal uterine bleeding, pelvic inflammatory disease, gynecological malignancies, infertility, and family planning.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Clinical obstetrics course focusing on antepartum care, fetal surveillance, normal labor, management of labor complications, and immediate newborn care.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Integrated obstetrics and gynecology course covering clinical patient care, labor room rotations, and outpatient gynecological clinic consultations.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Institutional course covering theoretical foundations, analytical methods, and practical applications in Hematology System.
Common University Core Module • Shared Across All Faculties
History of Ethiopia and the Horn exploring state formation, ancient civilizations (Da’amat, Axum), medieval Christian-Muslim relations, Gondarine era, modern state building, anti-colonial victories (Adwa), and 20th-century political history.
Common University Core Module • Shared Across All Faculties
History of Ethiopia and the Horn covering historiography, socio-political developments, cultural heritage, state centralization, foreign relations, and contemporary Ethiopian history.
Common University Core Module • Shared Across All Faculties
History of Ethiopia and the Horn examines the political, social, economic, and cultural history of Ethiopia from ancient civilizations to the modern era. Topics include the Aksumite Empire, medieval Ethiopian kingdoms, the age of Princes (Zemene Mesafint), the imperial era, Italian occupation, the Derg period, and post-1991 political developments. The course places Ethiopian history in the broader context of the Horn of Africa and examines regional interdependencies, trade networks, and conflicts.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Comprehensive study of human anatomical structures and integrated physiological functions. Covers macroscopic and microscopic anatomy of organ systems, membrane transport, tissue homeostasis, cellular physiology, and organ system coordination.
Common University Core Module • Shared Across All Faculties
Inclusiveness course introducing special needs education, impairment classifications (visual, hearing, physical, intellectual), inclusive learning environments, accessibility, and human rights frameworks for persons with disabilities.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Clinical infectious diseases course focusing on malaria, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), fever of unknown origin, and antimicrobial stewardship.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Infectious diseases and rural medicine course emphasizing diagnostic workup and treatment of endemic infections in rural health facility settings.
Common University Core Module • Shared Across All Faculties
Introduction to Economics introducing microeconomic principles, market forces, macroeconomic performance indicators, monetary systems, and economic policy issues in developing countries.
Common University Core Module • Shared Across All Faculties
Introduction to Emerging Technologies introducing transformative technologies including artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing, big data analytics, blockchain, cybersecurity, 3D printing, and digital ethics.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Advanced infectious diseases module detailing viral, bacterial, parasitic, and fungal infections prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa, infection prevention protocols, and public health containment.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Introduction to clinical medicine bridging basic preclinical sciences with clinical ward rotations through patient communication, history taking, and physical exam skills.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Introduction to medicine focusing on clinical problem-solving, medical ethics, patient safety, diagnostic reasoning, and medical record documentation.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Internal Medicine Clerkship I covering diagnosis, inpatient workup, and evidence-based management of cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal, and gastrointestinal diseases.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Internal Medicine Clerkship II focusing on endocrinology, hematology, rheumatology, neurology, infectious diseases, and intensive care unit (ICU) patient care.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Junior clerkship in Internal Medicine focusing on systematic history taking, physical examination, diagnostic ordering, therapeutic plan formulation, and daily ward management.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Senior clerkship in Internal Medicine with emphasis on managing complex inpatient cases, emergency medical admissions, diagnostic procedures, and subspecialty consultations.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Full-year intensive internship rotation in Internal Medicine. Interns function as primary care providers under senior supervision in ward care, medical ICU, emergency room, and outpatient clinics.
Common University Core Module • Shared Across All Faculties
Introduction to Population Studies introducing demographic data sources, census methodology, age-sex structures, fertility determinants, mortality transition, and migration dynamics.
Common University Core Module • Shared Across All Faculties
Introduction to Sociology introducing core sociological concepts, social structure, culture, socialization, social control, social inequality, and major sociological perspectives.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Instrumentation course introducing operating principles, optical systems, electronic calibration, and maintenance of scientific and diagnostic laboratory equipment.
Common University Core Module • Shared Across All Faculties
Global Trends analyzing contemporary global developments, international political systems, trade globalization, digital connectivity, global security challenges, and Ethiopia’s role in regional/global affairs.
Common University Core Module • Shared Across All Faculties
Critical Thinking equips students with the analytical skills necessary to evaluate arguments, identify logical fallacies, assess evidence, and reason systematically across academic and professional contexts. The course introduces formal and informal logic, modes of argumentation, problem-solving frameworks, and strategies for making sound judgements. Students apply critical thinking skills to case studies drawn from health, science, and social domains.
Common University Core Module • Shared Across All Faculties
Critical Thinking introducing fundamental principles of logic, formal and informal fallacies, argument structure, deductive and inductive reasoning, critical reading, and rational decision making.
Common University Core Module • Shared Across All Faculties
Logic and Critical Thinking covering categorical logic, propositional logic, truth tables, logical fallacies, scientific reasoning, critical analysis of arguments, and problem-solving skills.
Common University Core Module • Shared Across All Faculties
Mathematics for Natural Science provides students with the mathematical tools needed for scientific reasoning and quantitative analysis. Topics include algebra, functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometry, basic calculus concepts (limits, differentiation, integration), and statistical reasoning. Students learn to apply mathematical thinking to problems drawn from biology, chemistry, and health sciences.
Common University Core Module • Shared Across All Faculties
Comprehensive mathematics course designed for natural science and medical students. Topics include differential and integral calculus, limits, continuity, matrix algebra, systems of linear equations, vector geometry, and differential equations with biological applications.
Common University Core Module • Shared Across All Faculties
Calculus and analytical geometry for natural science disciplines. Covers functions, limits, derivatives, applications of differentiation, definite and indefinite integrals, techniques of integration, and introductory differential equations.
Common University Core Module • Shared Across All Faculties
Moral and Civic Education exploring ethics, moral philosophy, democratic principles, constitutional rights and duties, rule of law, anti-corruption awareness, national unity in diversity, and active citizenship.
Common University Core Module • Shared Across All Faculties
Moral and Civic Education develops students' understanding of ethical principles, civic responsibility, democratic values, and human rights. The course covers theories of ethics, the Ethiopian constitution and democratic governance, civic participation, conflict resolution, corruption prevention, gender equality, environmental responsibility, and professional ethics. Students are guided to apply moral reasoning to real-world dilemmas in their academic and professional lives.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Clinical cardiovascular and lymphatic module integrating clinical examination, electrocardiography (ECG), cardiac biomarkers, and management of cardiovascular diseases.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Clinical respiratory system module focusing on chest physical examination, spirometry, arterial blood gas analysis, chest radiography, and management of pulmonary conditions.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Clinical renal system module detailing urinalysis, renal function tests, fluid management, electrolyte replacement, and acute kidney injury management.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Clinical endocrine system module focusing on clinical evaluation of thyroid, adrenal, and pancreatic disorders, diabetes management, and endocrine laboratory diagnostics.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Clinical methods module training students in systematic history taking, comprehensive physical examination skills, diagnostic reasoning, and patient communication.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Pre-clerkship qualifying examination evaluating student readiness for clinical rotations through objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE) and comprehensive written assessments.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Clinical chemistry module covering automated laboratory assays for serum electrolytes, liver function tests, renal panels, cardiac enzymes, lipids, and blood glucose.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Advanced clinical chemistry covering endocrinology assays, arterial blood gas analysis, therapeutic drug monitoring, toxicology screening, and laboratory quality assurance.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Focuses on integrative physiological homeostatic mechanisms regulating blood glucose, plasma calcium, body temperature, osmolarity, extracellular fluid volume, and blood pressure.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Advanced metabolic homeostasis module covering systemic integration of endocrine, renal, and autonomic responses to physiological stress, starvation, and metabolic acid-base disturbances.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Hematology System module detailing hematopoiesis, red blood cell morphologic abnormalities, anemia classification, hemoglobinopathies, and automated hematology analyzers.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Introduces the medical laboratory science profession, laboratory safety regulations, biosafety levels, ethics, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and quality management concepts.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Hematology I focusing on manual and automated blood cell counts, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), reticulocyte counts, peripheral blood smear staining, and erythrocyte disorders.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Medical Bacteriology I covering bacterial classification, staining techniques (Gram, Acid-Fast), culture media preparation, bacterial isolation, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST).
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Medical Parasitology I focusing on intestinal and tissue protozoa (Ameba, Giardia, Leishmania, Trypanosoma), helminths (nematodes, trematodes, cestodes), and microscopic stool examination techniques.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Hematology II covering white blood cell leukopoiesis, leukemia classification, bone marrow examination, hemostasis, coagulation cascades, and bleeding disorder diagnostics.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Laboratory Internship I providing supervised clinical laboratory practice in hospital hematology, clinical chemistry, and blood banking departments.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Medical Bacteriology II detailing diagnostic isolation and identification of pathogenic Gram-positive and Gram-negative cocci and bacilli, mycobacteria, and anaerobic bacteria.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Medical Parasitology II focusing on blood and tissue parasites (Plasmodium species, Wuchereria bancrofti), vector identification, and advanced diagnostic parasitology methods.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Immunohematology (Blood Banking) covering ABO/Rh blood group systems, donor screening, blood component preparation, crossmatching techniques, transfusion reactions, and blood bank safety.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Serology course detailing antigen-antibody diagnostic tests including agglutination assays, ELISA, rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs), syphilis serology (VDRL/RPR), and viral hepatitis serological panels.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Laboratory Internship II providing intensive rotation in hospital medical microbiology, parasitology, urinalysis, and serology clinical diagnostic laboratories.
Department of Medicine • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Health Laboratory Management and Quality Assurance. Covers total quality management (TQM), internal quality control (IQC), external quality assessment (EQA), lab safety, and supply management.
Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Vector Biology examining medical entomology, mosquito species transmitting malaria and arboviruses, snail hosts of schistosomiasis, and vector surveillance/control techniques.
Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Introduction to Medical Laboratory Sciences provides a comprehensive overview of the MLS profession including its scope, history, and ethical standards. Students are introduced to the organization of the clinical laboratory, laboratory safety protocols, quality assurance systems, specimen collection and handling, basic laboratory equipment, and documentation procedures. The course establishes foundational knowledge required for all subsequent laboratory science modules.
Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences • College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Basic Molecular Biology and Applied Genetics covers the principles of DNA structure, replication, transcription, and translation; the genetics of heredity (Mendelian and non-Mendelian); mutation and DNA repair; recombinant DNA technology; PCR techniques; gel electrophoresis; and applications of molecular diagnostics in clinical laboratory medicine. Students gain practical skills in molecular laboratory techniques applicable to infectious disease diagnosis and genetic screening.
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Medical Parasitology I covers the biology, life cycles, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, laboratory diagnosis, and prevention of major protozoal parasites of medical importance. Topics include intestinal and systemic protozoa (Entamoeba, Giardia, Plasmodium, Leishmania, Trypanosoma, Toxoplasma). Laboratory sessions develop practical skills in stool examination, wet preparation, concentration techniques, and malaria microscopy.
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Medical Parasitology II covers helminthic parasites of medical importance including nematodes, trematodes, and cestodes. Topics include life cycles, pathogenesis, epidemiology in the Ethiopian context, clinical manifestations, laboratory diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Laboratory sessions develop proficiency in the identification of helminth eggs, larvae, and adult worms using direct examination, concentration methods, and Kato-Katz thick smear technique.
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Basic Immunology introduces the principles of the human immune system and its role in health and disease. Topics include innate and adaptive immunity, lymphocyte development and activation, antigen-antibody interactions, complement system, hypersensitivity reactions, autoimmune diseases, immunodeficiency disorders, transplant immunology, and tumor immunology. Laboratory sessions cover serological techniques including agglutination, precipitation, ELISA, and immunofluorescence methods.
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Serology covers the principles and techniques used to detect antibodies and antigens in patient specimens as a basis for diagnosing infectious and autoimmune diseases. Topics include agglutination tests, precipitation methods, complement fixation, immunofluorescence, ELISA, rapid diagnostic tests, and Western blot. Students apply serological methods to diagnose diseases such as syphilis, brucellosis, typhoid, HIV, hepatitis, and rheumatoid arthritis.
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Hematology I introduces students to the morphology, development, and function of blood cells including erythrocytes, leukocytes, and platelets. Topics include hematopoiesis, red blood cell disorders (anemias), leukocyte disorders, coagulation physiology, and platelet function tests. Laboratory practical sessions cover peripheral blood smear preparation and staining, cell counting techniques (manual and automated), and morphological identification of normal and abnormal blood cells.
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Hematology II builds on Hematology I and covers advanced topics including leukemic disorders, lymphomas, myeloproliferative neoplasms, hemolytic anemias, and inherited coagulation disorders. Laboratory sessions focus on bone marrow examination, special staining techniques (PAS, iron stain, myeloperoxidase), coagulation factor assays, and interpretation of advanced hematological parameters. Clinical correlation of abnormal findings with diagnosis and monitoring of hematological malignancies is emphasized.
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Immunohematology covers the principles of blood group genetics, blood typing, antibody screening, compatibility testing (cross-matching), and blood transfusion medicine. Topics include ABO and Rh blood group systems, minor blood group antigens, hemolytic transfusion reactions, hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn, blood component preparation, storage, and transfusion protocols. Students develop practical skills in blood banking procedures.
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Histopathology introduces students to the principles and techniques of processing, embedding, sectioning, staining, and examining tissue specimens for diagnostic purposes. Topics include fixation methods, routine H&E staining, special stains (PAS, Ziehl-Neelsen, Gomori), immunohistochemistry principles, cytological specimen examination, and quality management in the histopathology laboratory. Students develop practical skills in tissue processing and slide interpretation.
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Medical Bacteriology I introduces students to the principles of medical bacteriology including bacterial morphology, physiology, genetics, and pathogenicity. Topics include Gram-positive cocci (Staphylococcus, Streptococcus), Gram-negative cocci (Neisseria), and Gram-positive bacilli of clinical importance. Laboratory sessions cover specimen collection, culture media preparation, inoculation techniques, Gram staining, colonial morphology identification, and basic antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
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Medical Bacteriology II continues from Medical Bacteriology I, covering Gram-negative enteric bacilli (Enterobacteriaceae, Vibrio, Campylobacter, Helicobacter), non-fermenting Gram-negative bacilli, anaerobic bacteria, and Mycobacterium species. Laboratory practicals include biochemical identification methods, sputum smear preparation for acid-fast bacilli, culture and sensitivity testing, and interpretation of microbiological reports. Clinical case studies illustrate the significance of laboratory results in patient management.
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Medical Mycology covering pathogenic superficial, cutaneous, subcutaneous, and systemic fungi (Candida, Aspergillus, Cryptococcus, Dermatophytes), fungal staining, and culture.
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Medical Virology covers the principles of viral structure, classification, replication, and pathogenesis, with emphasis on viruses of clinical significance in Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa. Topics include respiratory viruses (influenza, SARS-CoV-2), hepatitis viruses, HIV, herpesviruses, arboviral infections (dengue, yellow fever), rabies, and viral hemorrhagic fevers. Laboratory sessions cover virus culture principles, serological diagnosis, and molecular detection methods for viral pathogens.
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Public Health Microbiology applies microbiological principles to population health contexts including environmental microbiology (water quality testing, food safety), antimicrobial resistance surveillance, outbreak investigation, and infection prevention and control. Students learn about nosocomial infections, sterilization and disinfection methods, vector control, and the laboratory's role in public health surveillance systems. The course bridges clinical laboratory practice with community and environmental health.
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Clinical Chemistry I covers the biochemical analysis of blood and serum for diagnostic purposes. Topics include laboratory assessment of carbohydrate metabolism (glucose, HbA1c), kidney function (creatinine, urea, electrolytes), liver function tests (bilirubin, AST, ALT, albumin), and lipid profiles. Students learn spectrophotometric and enzymatic analytical methods, reference range interpretation, and quality control procedures in the clinical chemistry laboratory.
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Clinical Chemistry II extends the knowledge gained in Clinical Chemistry I and covers advanced biochemical investigations including cardiac markers (troponin, CK-MB, BNP), thyroid function tests, tumor markers, therapeutic drug monitoring, toxicology screening, blood gas analysis, and point-of-care testing systems. Students learn automated analyzer operation, calibration, quality assurance procedures, and clinical interpretation of complex biochemical profiles in critically ill and special patient populations.
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Instrumentation course detailing operation, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of clinical laboratory instruments including spectrophotometers, centrifuges, microscopes, and automated analyzers.
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Urinalysis and Body Fluids covers the examination of urine and other biological fluids (cerebrospinal, synovial, pleural, peritoneal, amniotic) for diagnostic purposes. Topics include the physical, chemical, and microscopic analysis of urine; interpretation of dipstick results; urinary sediment examination; and the analysis of abnormal body fluid specimens. The course emphasizes quality control, specimen handling, and clinical correlation of laboratory findings with patient conditions.
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Health Laboratory Management and Quality Assurance prepares MLS graduates for leadership and management roles in health laboratory systems. Topics include laboratory organization and governance, human resource management, procurement and supply chain, budget preparation, strategic planning, performance monitoring, accreditation standards (ISO 15189), laboratory information systems, internal and external quality assurance, and laboratory safety program management.
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Research Laboratory Attachment provides students with supervised experience in a research laboratory environment, exposing them to experimental design, scientific methodology, data collection, analysis, and reporting. Students participate in ongoing research projects under the mentorship of senior researchers, developing skills in literature review, laboratory notebook documentation, statistical analysis of experimental data, and scientific communication.
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Laboratory Internship III is the capstone clinical practicum experience for MLS students. Students work with greater autonomy in a reference laboratory or hospital laboratory setting, participating in all aspects of laboratory operations including specimen receipt, processing, analysis, quality assurance, instrument troubleshooting, and reporting. The internship culminates in a case portfolio presentation and professional competency assessment.
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Laboratory Internship I is the first structured supervised clinical practicum experience in a hospital or diagnostic laboratory setting. Students rotate through the core laboratory sections (hematology, clinical chemistry, bacteriology, urinalysis) under the supervision of qualified laboratory professionals. The internship develops competencies in specimen processing, instrument operation, quality control performance, result reporting, and professional conduct in the clinical laboratory environment.
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Laboratory Internship II is the second supervised clinical practicum, building on competencies established in Laboratory Internship I. Students take on greater responsibility in laboratory operations including instrument maintenance, quality control monitoring, result verification, and preliminary interpretation under supervision. Rotation through specialized sections such as serology, blood banking, and mycology deepens practical skills and professional confidence.
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Community Field Practice places MLS students in community health settings where they participate in population-level laboratory activities including community-based screening programs, health education campaigns, epidemic investigation, and rural diagnostic services. Students learn to adapt clinical laboratory skills to resource-limited community environments and develop an understanding of the social determinants of disease that influence laboratory demand and utilization.
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Comprehensive Qualifying Examination evaluating clinical laboratory science knowledge and practical diagnostic competence across all laboratory disciplines.
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Medical Virology covering viral structure, replication cycles, viral pathogenesis, diagnostic virology assays (cell culture, PCR, serology), viral hepatitis, HIV, and respiratory viruses.
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Entrepreneurship and Business Development covering entrepreneurial mindset, business opportunity recognition, market research, business model canvas, financial projections, business plan creation, and startup management.
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Entrepreneurship course focusing on innovative venture creation, feasibility analysis, capital acquisition, marketing strategy, legal aspects of small business, and managing enterprise growth.
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Medical Mycology focusing on diagnostic laboratory identification of human fungal pathogens, antifungal susceptibility testing, and mycology quality control.
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Focuses on bone biomechanics, skeletal histology, muscle contraction physiology, joint kinematics, skin barrier function, and dermatologic/musculoskeletal pathology including fractures, arthritis, myopathies, and skin lesions.
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Musculoskeletal and integumentary module detailing gross anatomy of upper/lower limbs, axial skeleton, muscular attachments, innervation, vascular supply, skin histology, and wound healing.
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Musculoskeletal module covering anatomical dissection, functional kinesiology, joint articulations, and clinical trauma management.
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Comprehensive neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and neuropathology module. Covers central and peripheral nervous system structures, synaptic transmission, sensory/motor pathways, cranial nerves, spinal cord tracts, reflex arcs, stroke, epilepsy, and neurodegenerative diseases.
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Nervous system module exploring brain structure, spinal cord anatomy, neurophysiology, sensory perception, motor control, autonomic nervous system, and neurological pathology.
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Junior clerkship in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Clinical training in prenatal care, labor ward management, conduct of normal vaginal deliveries, episiotomy repair, and postpartum care.
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Senior clerkship in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Focuses on high-risk obstetrics, operative vaginal delivery, cesarean section assist, gynecological surgery, and reproductive endocrinology.
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Full-year intensive internship rotation in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Interns manage labor ward admissions, conduct normal and assisted deliveries, perform minor gynecological procedures, and handle obstetric emergencies.
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Introductory ophthalmology course covering ocular examination, visual acuity testing, direct ophthalmoscopy, red eye evaluation, and ocular trauma first aid.
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Clinical clerkship in Ophthalmology. Clinical evaluation of anterior/posterior segment diseases, cataract management, glaucoma screening, diabetic retinopathy, and ocular surgical principles.
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Organizational Management and Leadership focusing on management principles, organizational behavior, motivation theories, leadership styles, conflict management, and team dynamics.
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Introductory pediatrics course covering normal child growth and development, pediatric history taking, neonatal physical examination, and childhood immunization schedules.
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Pediatrics Clerkship II covering pediatric infectious diseases, pediatric cardiology, pediatric nephrology, pediatric hematology/oncology, and child malnutrition.
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Junior clerkship in Pediatrics and Child Health. Training in newborn care, pediatric resuscitation, management of acute respiratory infections, severe dehydration, and infant feeding.
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Senior clerkship in Pediatrics and Child Health. Focuses on pediatric emergency care, neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) rotations, pediatric ICU care, and managing chronic pediatric illnesses.
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Full-year intensive internship rotation in Pediatrics and Child Health. Interns manage pediatric inpatient wards, NICU, emergency pediatric triage, and outpatient pediatric clinics.
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Introduces principles of pharmacology including pharmacokinetics (absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion), pharmacodynamics, drug-receptor interactions, autonomic nervous system drugs, cardiovascular agents, antimicrobials, anti-inflammatory drugs, and clinical toxicology.
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General Psychology is a survey course that introduces students to the scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. Topics include biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, states of consciousness, learning, memory, thinking and language, motivation and emotion, development across the lifespan, personality, social psychology, and psychological disorders. The course develops critical thinking skills and awareness of psychological principles relevant to professional practice in health and social sciences.
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General Physics introduces first-year students to the fundamental principles governing the physical world. Topics covered include mechanics (kinematics and Newton's laws), thermodynamics, waves, optics, and introductory electrostatics. The course combines lectures with laboratory experiments to enable students to relate physical theory to measurable phenomena. It provides the quantitative foundation required for health science and natural science programs.
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General Biology introduces students to the fundamental principles of life sciences. Topics include cell biology (structure and function), genetics and heredity, evolution, biodiversity, anatomy and physiology of living organisms, ecosystems, and the principles of homeostasis. Laboratory sessions reinforce lecture material through microscopy, specimen analysis, and controlled experiments. The course provides a prerequisite foundation for health science disciplines including medicine, nursing, and medical laboratory sciences.
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Human Anatomy and Physiology provides an integrated study of the structure and function of the human body systems including the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Laboratory sessions involve anatomical specimen examination, model study, and physiological measurement exercises. The course provides the morphological and functional foundation for understanding disease processes encountered in clinical laboratory practice.
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Project Design and Management covering project cycle management, problem tree analysis, goal orientation, risk management, budgeting, and M&E framework design.
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General Psychology introducing human behavior, sensation and perception, learning theories, memory systems, cognition, intelligence, motivation, emotion, personality development, and psychological disorders.
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General Psychology covering psychological research methods, biological bases of behavior, cognitive processes, lifespan development, stress and coping, social psychology, and mental health principles.
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General Psychology and Life Skills combining psychological concepts with practical life skills training in self-awareness, stress management, time management, emotional intelligence, assertiveness, decision making, and interpersonal communication.
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General Psychology introducing foundational psychological science, brain function, learning mechanisms, human memory, motivation, personality theories, and introductory mental health.
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Clinical clerkship in Psychiatry and Mental Health. Training in inpatient psychiatric ward care, management of acute psychosis, severe mood disorders, anxiety, suicide risk assessment, and addiction.
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Internship rotation in Psychiatry and Mental Health. Clinical care of psychiatric inpatients, outpatient mental health consultations, psychiatric emergency management, and community mental health outreach.
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Qualitative Research Methods detailing qualitative paradigm foundations, qualitative sampling, thematic data analysis, NVivo software orientation, and qualitative research reporting.
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Quantitative Research Methods focusing on hypothesis formulation, survey questionnaire design, probability sampling, SPSS data analysis, and statistical hypothesis testing.
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Introductory diagnostic radiology course covering fundamental principles of X-ray production, radiation safety, chest radiograph interpretation, and basic abdominal X-rays.
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Clinical radiology clerkship focusing on systematic interpretation of plain radiography, ultrasonography, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and image-guided interventional procedures.
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Focuses on renal functional anatomy, nephron physiology, glomerular filtration, tubular reabsorption/secretion, fluid and electrolyte balance, acid-base regulation, and renal pathophysiology including acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, and glomerulonephritis.
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Integrates male and female reproductive anatomy, endocrinology, gametogenesis, menstrual cycle regulation, fertilization, implantation, fetal-placental physiology, lactation, and pathology of the reproductive tract.
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Rehabilitation Services and Disability examining community-based rehabilitation (CBR), disability policy, assistive devices, empowerment, and rights-based disability advocacy.
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Integrates pulmonary anatomy, histology, respiratory mechanics, gas exchange, blood gas transport, regulation of respiration, and respiratory pathology including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, tuberculosis, pulmonary embolism, and acute respiratory distress syndrome.
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Reproductive system module covering male/female anatomical structures, reproductive hormones, pregnancy physiology, contraception, and disorders of the reproductive organs.
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Inclusiveness module examining inclusive education policies, barrier-free environmental design, reasonable accommodations, socio-cultural attitudes toward disability, and assistive technologies.
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Introduction to Sociology covering social institutions (family, education, religion), social stratification, class structures, social mobility, and socio-cultural dynamics in Ethiopia.
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Social Development and Social Change exploring macro-social development frameworks, human development index (HDI), social justice advocacy, and structural transformation.
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Social Policy Practice detailing social policy analysis frameworks, policy formulation, legislative advocacy, social security schemes, and welfare state models.
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Social Welfare Services examining historical evolution of social welfare, non-governmental organization (NGO) roles, child/youth/elderly welfare services, and safety net programs.
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Introduction to Social Work introducing the social work profession, historical development, core values, code of ethics, generalist intervention model, and field practice orientation.
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Methods of Social Work Practice II covering meso and macro social work interventions, group dynamics, task groups, community organization, and social action strategies.
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Contemporary Social Issues and Social Work examining social challenges in modern Ethiopian society including urban migration, youth unemployment, addiction, and social work responses.
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Method of Social Work Practice I focusing on micro-level practice skills, engagement, interviewing, client assessment, case recording, and goal setting with individuals and families.
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Method of Social Work Practice II detailing work with groups and communities, group formation, group facilitation, community needs assessment, and community action plans.
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Diversity and Social Work exploring cultural humility, intersectionality, working with marginalized groups, anti-discriminatory practice, and human rights values.
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Gender in Social Work examining gender analysis frameworks, addressing gender-based violence, women rights advocacy, and mainstreaming gender in social development projects.
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Field Education I supervised field placement at human service agencies for practical application of assessment, interviewing, and client engagement skills.
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Case Management detailing intake, comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessment, care planning, inter-agency service linkage, advocacy, and case review protocols.
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Counseling in Social Work covering therapeutic communication skills, crisis counseling, problem-solving therapy, grief counseling, and ethical boundaries in counseling.
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Migration, Refugee and Social Work Practice exploring internal displacement, international migration trends, refugee camp social work, asylum policies, and trauma-informed care.
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Statistics for Social Workers covering quantitative statistical methods applied to social research, central tendency, variability, chi-square test, t-test, correlation, and SPSS usage.
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Health Social Work detailing psychosocial support in healthcare settings, disease coping mechanisms, palliative care social work, and medical multidisciplinary collaboration.
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Psychiatric Social Work exploring mental health social work practice, psychiatric rehabilitation, family psychoeducation, community mental health programs, and stigma reduction.
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Hospital Social Work focusing on emergency room social work, inpatient discharge management, organ donation support, grief counseling, and medical ethics.
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Law for Social Workers examining child protection legislation, family law code, domestic violence statutes, court social work procedures, and expert witness testimony.
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School Social Work detailing interventions for academic failure, school behavioral problems, special education support, home-school coordination, and child advocacy.
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Field Education II advanced field placement focusing on direct practice intervention execution, group facilitation, and community project leadership.
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Indigenous Social Work exploring traditional Ethiopian community mutual-aid institutions (Iddir, Iqub, Mahber), customary conflict resolution (Jarsumma), and culturally relevant practice.
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Quantitative Social Work Research Methods focusing on survey design, probability sampling, data entry, bivariate data analysis, and quantitative research monograph preparation.
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Qualitative Social Work Research Methods covering qualitative interview design, focus group moderation, qualitative audio transcription, coding, and thematic analytical frameworks.
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Migration, Refugees and Social Work Practice detailing social work interventions with displaced persons, refugee status determination procedures, and psychosocial integration.
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Methods of Social Work Practice I introducing generalist social work practice, core communication techniques, bio-psychosocial assessment, and problem-solving steps.
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SPH I: Determinants of Health. Examines systemic factors influencing population health outcomes, health equity, environmental health risks, and health behavior models.
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SPH II: Measurement of Health and Disease. Introduces biostatistical methods, measures of disease frequency (incidence, prevalence), association (relative risk, odds ratio), and epidemiological study designs.
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SPH III: Health Promotion & Disease Prevention. Covers health promotion principles, behavior change communication (BCC), disease surveillance, and national public health control programs.
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SPH V: Research Methodology. Training in health research design, ethical principles in human subject research, quantitative/qualitative data collection, and statistical analysis.
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Determinants of Health (SPH I). Course examining social gradient of health, urban/rural health disparities, environmental health hazards, and lifestyle risk factors.
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Health Promotion & Disease Prevention (SPH III). Focuses on community health education, maternal and child health interventions, nutrition programs, and epidemic control.
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Health Service Management & Policies (SPH IV). Covers organizational behavior in healthcare, health system planning, budget management, human resources for health, and national health policy.
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SPH III: Health Promotion & Disease Prevention. Detailed study of primary health care delivery, school health programs, occupational health, and vector-borne disease control.
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Measurement of Health and Disease (SPH II). Biostatistical analysis of health data, probability distributions, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, and epidemiological data interpretation.
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SPH IV: Health Economics, Management and Policy. Focuses on economic evaluation of health interventions (cost-effectiveness, cost-benefit analysis), health insurance schemes, and health care delivery models.
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Public Health Microbiology. Examines waterborne, foodborne, and airborne pathogens of public health importance, environmental microbiological testing, and outbreak containment.
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Research Methodology (SPH V). Practical research training covering protocol writing, IRB ethical approval application, statistical software usage (SPSS/STATA), and manuscript writing.
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SPH IV: Health Economics, Management and Policy. Principles of healthcare financing, health budgeting, supply chain management, and health system governance.
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SPH II: Measurement of Health and Disease. Epidemiological surveillance, screening test validity (sensitivity, specificity), and biostatistical computation of health metrics.
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Measurements of Health and Diseases (SPH 2). Biostatistics and epidemiology fundamentals for healthcare professionals, focusing on clinical trial design and population health metrics.
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Determinants of Health (SPH I). Foundation course in social determinants, environmental health, global health security, and population dynamics.
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Measurements of Health and Diseases (SPH-2). Epidemiological investigation techniques, outbreak investigation steps, and biostatistical data analysis.
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Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (SPH-3). Community mobilization strategies, health promotion campaigns, and national disease control initiatives.
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Health Service Management and Policies (SPH 4). Healthcare leadership, quality management, health information system (HMIS) usage, and policy analysis.
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Research Methodology (SPH 5). Advanced research design, data collection instrument validation, inferential biostatistics, and thesis protocol preparation.
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Student Research Project. Independent empirical research execution culminating in a peer-reviewed research monograph and oral defense before an academic committee.
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Physical Fitness focuses on the development and maintenance of physical health through structured exercise programs and health education. Topics include principles of exercise physiology, components of fitness (cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility), nutrition basics, injury prevention, and the relationship between physical activity and mental wellbeing. The course combines classroom instruction with practical physical activity sessions.
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Student Research Project. Final-year research thesis requirement involving field data collection, statistical data analysis, thesis writing, and defense.
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Introductory surgery course covering surgical principles, wound healing, sterile technique, basic suturing, surgical sepsis, and fluid/electrolyte therapy in surgical patients.
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Surgery Clerkship II focusing on gastrointestinal surgery, urology, thoracic surgery, neurosurgery, pediatric surgery, and surgical oncology.
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Junior clerkship in Surgery including Orthopedics. Hands-on clinical training in general surgical wards, operating room scrubbing, trauma resuscitation, acute abdomen evaluation, and fracture immobilization.
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Senior clerkship in Surgery. Advanced training in elective and emergency surgical procedures, preoperative patient optimization, intraoperative surgical assist, and postoperative care.
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Full-year intensive internship rotation in Surgery and Orthopedics. Interns perform emergency minor surgeries, surgical ward management, operating room assist, and trauma call coverage.
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Theories of Human Behavior and the Social Environment examining human development across the life course, ecological systems theory, psychoanalytic theory, behavioral learning theories, and socio-cultural context.
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Theories of Human Behavior in the Social Environment exploring bio-psycho-social-spiritual assessment models, human development stages, resilience, and environmental influences on human behavior.
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Urinalysis and Body Fluids covering physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of urine, renal calculus analysis, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), synovial fluid, and serous fluids.
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Vector Biology covering taxonomy, biology, ecology, and control measures for arthropods of medical importance transmitting human pathogens.
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Working with Children and Families covering child welfare principles, family functioning assessment, parenting intervention programs, child maltreatment prevention, and family preservation services.