About the Faculty

The Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences is domiciled in the College of Health Sciences, University of Jos. The Faculty serves as a critical link between the foundational medical sciences and clinical medicine, preparing medical students to effectively apply scientific principles in patient care.

The Faculty comprises disciplines that provide comprehensive training in areas such as Medical Microbiology, Chemical Pathology, Haematology and Blood Transfusion, Histopathology, Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics. Through lectures, practical laboratory sessions, tutorials, seminars, research activities, and clinical laboratory exposure, students develop competencies in disease mechanisms, laboratory diagnosis, interpretation of investigations, and evidence-based clinical decision-making and treatment.

In addition to teaching and learning, the Faculty is actively involved in research, postgraduate training, community service, and provision of specialised laboratory services. Faculty members contribute to research addressing major health challenges, including infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, emerging and re-emerging infections, cancer, metabolic disorders, and other conditions of public health importance.

The Faculty also promotes collaboration with clinical departments, healthcare institutions, government agencies, research organisations, and international partners. These collaborations enhance research capacity, innovation, professional development, and the translation of scientific discoveries into improved healthcare practices.