BSc Medical Laboratory Science

KAAF University College · Faculty of Health and Allied Sciences

Degree Health & Medical Sciences Less competitive

Will you get in?

Meet the minimum pass grades for this level and you will be considered. Enter your WASSCE grades and we will tell you whether you meet the published cut-off for this programme — and every other programme at KAAF University College you qualify for.

Check if you qualify

BSc Medical Laboratory Science at KAAF University College prepares you for a career in diagnostic healthcare, where laboratory results guide medical decisions. This programme is less competitive to get into than the same degree at KNUST or the University of Ghana, making it an accessible entry point into a vital health profession.

What medical laboratory science is about

Medical laboratory science programmes usually cover the theory and practice of analysing blood, urine, tissue and other bodily samples. You learn laboratory techniques, quality control, and how to interpret results that help doctors diagnose and manage disease. The field sits at the intersection of biology, chemistry and clinical medicine, and it builds practical skills in precision, observation and problem-solving.

How competitive entry is at KAAF

At KAAF University College, this programme is less competitive than the same degree at KNUST or the University of Ghana, both of which are highly competitive. It falls in the same less competitive band as Accra Technical University, C. K. Tedam University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Koforidua Technical University and the University of Energy and Natural Resources. That means your WASSCE grades may not need to be as high as those required at the older public universities, but you should still check whether your qualifications meet the programme's subject requirements.

Where graduates work

Most graduates of medical laboratory science programmes go into hospital laboratories, private diagnostic centres, blood banks, public health offices and research institutions. The degree can lead to certification as a medical laboratory scientist, where you are responsible for producing accurate results that guide patient care. Many graduates also pursue further study in clinical microbiology, haematology or related fields.