Bachelor of Technology in Medical Laboratory Sciences

This programme trains you to be a medical laboratory scientist, the person who runs the tests that help doctors diagnose and treat disease. It's a practical, health-focused degree that suits students who are careful, curious and good with their hands. At Koforidua Technical University, it sits in the Faculty of Health and Allied Sciences, and entry is less competitive than many health programmes.

What medical laboratory science is like

Programmes of this kind usually cover the science behind blood tests, urine tests, tissue samples and other clinical investigations. You learn how to collect specimens, run laboratory equipment, and identify abnormal results. The work is precise and serious: your results directly affect patient care, so attention to detail is essential.

Who fits this programme

If you took General Science at SHS, you already have the background this programme expects. You should be comfortable with biology and chemistry, and comfortable working in a hospital or clinic setting. The work can be repetitive at times, but it's never boring, because each sample can tell a different story.

How competitive entry is

Entry to this programme is less competitive than to many other health degrees. That means your chances of getting an offer are better than for some of the more popular health programmes, but you still need to meet the published requirements. Check whether your WASSCE grades qualify before you apply.