BSc Medical Laboratory Technology
Radford University College · Faculty of Allied Sciences
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 Radford University College you qualify for.
Check if you qualifyMedical Laboratory Technology is a health science programme that trains professionals to carry out the laboratory investigations that guide diagnosis, treatment, and disease prevention. At Radford University College, this degree is offered through the Faculty of Allied Sciences. This page explains what the field involves, what you can do with it, and how competitive entry is compared to similar programmes elsewhere.
What Medical Laboratory Technology involves
Programmes in this field typically teach you to collect, handle, and analyse human biological samples such as blood, urine, and tissue. The work spans several areas, including haematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, immunology, and blood transfusion science. You develop a strong eye for detail, learn to operate complex laboratory equipment, and become skilled at interpreting test results to support clinical decisions. Accuracy and safety are at the heart of everything a medical laboratory professional does.
Where the career can lead
Most graduates work in hospital laboratories, diagnostic clinics, blood banks, or public health facilities. Day-to-day duties can involve preparing samples, running routine tests, checking for abnormal results, and carrying out quality assurance. Some graduates move into research, teaching, or the management of laboratory services. The skills you gain are valuable in any healthcare setting, and the profession is essential to modern medicine.
How competitive entry is at Radford
At Radford University College, entry for this programme is less competitive than at some other institutions. The same programme at the University of Cape Coast, for instance, is highly competitive, while public nursing training colleges also admit applicants at a less competitive level. This means that if you have the required subjects in your WASSCE results, you may find it easier to secure a place here than at a more selective university. Always check the specific subject requirements for the year you are applying.
Entry requirements
SHS backgrounds accepted
Every SHS course of study may apply to this college.
Aggregate needed
Radford University College 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 Technologist
- Medical Laboratory Scientist
- Blood Bank Technologist
- Diagnostic Laboratory Technician
- Public Health Laboratory Officer