BSc (Laboratory Technology)
University of Cape Coast · College of Education Studies
Will you get in?
You will need better than the minimum pass grades for this level. Enter your WASSCE grades and we will tell you whether you meet the published cut-off for this programme — and every other programme at University of Cape Coast you qualify for.
Check if you qualifyThe BSc in Laboratory Technology at University of Cape Coast trains you for work in laboratories across health, industry, and research. As a natural and applied sciences degree, it builds practical skills in analysis, quality control, and scientific testing. Entry is competitive, and the programme is offered under the College of Education Studies.
What laboratory technology graduates actually do
Programmes of this kind typically cover the theory and practice of working in a laboratory. You learn to prepare samples, operate and calibrate instruments, perform chemical and biological tests, and interpret results. Safety, record-keeping, and quality assurance are central topics. Graduates go on to work in medical laboratories, industrial quality control, food and water testing, forensic science, and research institutions. The practical skills are valued across health, agriculture, and manufacturing.
How hard it is to get a place
Entry to this programme is competitive, so you will need strong WASSCE results, especially in the sciences. At other Ghanaian universities such as KNUST and University of Ghana, the same programme is highly competitive, meaning those places are even harder to secure. You should always check your grades against the published entry requirements to see if you qualify.
Entry requirements
SHS backgrounds accepted
Every SHS course of study may apply to this college.
Aggregate needed
University of Cape Coast publishes a cut-off aggregate for this programme. Run a check to see whether your grades meet it.
BSc (Laboratory Technology) at other institutions
The same programme elsewhere in Ghana, ordered from most to least competitive.
Where graduates work
- Medical laboratory technician
- Quality control analyst
- Research assistant
- Environmental monitoring officer