BSc. Medical Laboratory Technology
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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 Public Nursing Training Colleges you qualify for.
Check if you qualifyMedical Laboratory Technology is central to healthcare: it is the branch that provides the test results doctors rely on to diagnose and treat disease. This BSc programme at Public Nursing Training Colleges prepares you for a hands-on role in hospital laboratories, clinics and research facilities. On this page you will learn what the field involves, how hard it is to get in, and the careers open to you after graduation.
What medical laboratory technology involves
Programmes of this kind give you a deep understanding of the human body at cellular level and the techniques used to analyse blood, tissue and other samples. You learn how to operate laboratory equipment, identify infections, and ensure results are accurate enough to guide patient care. The practical side of the degree builds skills in precision, careful observation and clear reporting, all of which are essential in a modern hospital laboratory.
How hard it is to get a place
Admission to this programme is less competitive than many other health-related degrees. The published requirement is three electives: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or other relevant electives. Because entry is less competitive, your WASSCE grades do not need to be as high as those required for the same course at a university such as the University of Cape Coast, where entry is highly competitive. You will still need to meet the institution's standard entry requirements, so check with the nursing training college you wish to apply to.
Career paths after the degree
Most graduates of medical laboratory technology work as medical laboratory scientists in hospital laboratories, where they run tests and help diagnose disease. Others find work in public health laboratories, blood banks and private diagnostic centres. With experience, some move into laboratory management, teaching or research. Further study can lead to specialisation in areas such as haematology, microbiology or clinical chemistry.
Entry requirements
Subject requirements
Three electives (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or relevant electives).
SHS backgrounds accepted
Every SHS course of study may apply to this college.
Aggregate needed
Public Nursing Training Colleges publishes a cut-off aggregate for this programme. Run a check to see whether your grades meet it.
BSc. Medical Laboratory Technology at other institutions
The same programme elsewhere in Ghana, ordered from most to least competitive.
Where graduates work
- Medical laboratory scientist
- Hospital laboratory technician
- Public health laboratory officer
- Blood bank technologist
- Diagnostic centre manager
- Research assistant in medical sciences