BSc. Medical Laboratory Sciences

Medical Laboratory Sciences is the health profession that analyses blood, tissue, and other body fluids to produce the results doctors use to diagnose, monitor, and treat disease. As a student in this degree at KNUST, you would train in the College of Health Sciences and learn the laboratory techniques that sit at the centre of modern medicine. Getting a place is highly competitive, so you need strong grades and a serious interest in science.

What medical laboratory scientists do

Graduates of this kind of programme work in hospital laboratories, public health facilities, research institutions, and diagnostic centres. They test patient samples for infections, blood disorders, cancer markers, and organ function, ensuring that results are accurate enough to guide clinical decisions. The work requires care, precision, and the ability to interpret complex data, so the programme typically stresses practical skills alongside theoretical knowledge.

How competitive is the programme at KNUST

Admission to this degree at KNUST is highly competitive, as it is at the University of Ghana. That means you will need strong WASSCE results in the required science subjects to have a realistic chance. The same programme at Koforidua Technical University is less competitive, so that could be an alternative to consider if your grades are not as high. To know whether your own results qualify, check the published requirements on KNUST's admissions portal.

Who can apply

KNUST's College of Health Sciences accepts applications from SHS backgrounds in Agriculture, General Science, and Home Economics. If you studied any of these, you are eligible to apply for this programme, provided you meet the specific subject requirements for Medical Laboratory Sciences. Because the programme is highly competitive, having a strong foundation in biology, chemistry, and mathematics is an important advantage.