BSc. Medical Laboratory Science

University of Energy and Natural Resources · School of 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 University of Energy and Natural Resources you qualify for.

Check if you qualify

BSc. Medical Laboratory Science at the University of Energy and Natural Resources is a degree in the health sciences that trains you to analyse human samples and help diagnose and monitor diseases. It is a less competitive programme to enter, especially compared with the same degree at other national universities. This page explains what the field involves, what you need to apply, and where the qualification can take you.

What medical laboratory science is about

Medical laboratory science, also called clinical laboratory science, is the branch of healthcare that performs laboratory tests on blood, tissue, and other body fluids. These tests help doctors detect diseases, monitor treatments, and prevent outbreaks. Programmes of this kind typically cover human biology, chemistry, microbiology, haematology, immunology, and the operation of laboratory equipment. You learn how to produce accurate results, keep quality controls, and work safely with biological samples.

How competitive this programme is

Entry into this BSc programme is less competitive than the same degree at KNUST and the University of Ghana, both of which are highly competitive. That means the University of Energy and Natural Resources offers a more accessible route into medical laboratory science, though you still need to satisfy the subject requirements. The published requirements are Core English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science, and electives in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Elective Mathematics. The college accepts applications from Business, General Science, and Technical Studies backgrounds, so your specific SHS programme does not automatically rule you out—but you should check that your elective subjects match what is required.

What you can do with this degree

Graduates of medical laboratory science typically work in hospital laboratories, diagnostic centres, research institutions, public health agencies, and pharmaceutical companies. They can specialise in areas like microbiology, haematology, clinical chemistry, or transfusion science. Some move into teaching, quality management, or sales of laboratory equipment and reagents. With further study, medical laboratory scientists can also move into public health, bioinformatics, or health management.