Diploma in Laboratory Technology
C. K. Tedam University Of Technology & Applied Sciences · School of Chemical & Biochemical 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 C. K. Tedam University Of Technology & Applied Sciences you qualify for.
Check if you qualifyThe Diploma in Laboratory Technology at C. K. Tedam University of Technology and Applied Sciences is offered through the School of Chemical and Biochemical Sciences. It is a practical science programme that trains students to work in laboratories across health, industry, and research. This page explains what the programme covers, how competitive admission is, and the kinds of jobs you can do afterwards.
What laboratory technology programmes cover
Diploma programmes in laboratory technology generally focus on the practical skills needed to analyse biological and chemical samples. You learn to prepare and handle specimens, operate laboratory equipment such as microscopes, centrifuges, and spectrophotometers, and carry out tests according to strict safety and accuracy guidelines. Recording observations and interpreting results is also a central part of the training, as is understanding how to dispose of hazardous materials properly. These skills are used in many settings, including hospital laboratories, food and water testing facilities, and research institutions.
How competitive is entry?
Entry into this diploma programme is considered less competitive than many similar programmes in Ghana. This means that if your WASSCE results meet the university's expectations, you have a good chance of being admitted. The college accepts SHS backgrounds in Agriculture, General Science, and Home Economics, so you should have studied one of these streams. For the exact grade requirements, it is best to contact the university directly.
What you can do after graduation
Graduates of laboratory technology programmes typically start work as laboratory technicians or assistants in hospitals, clinics, diagnostic centres, and industrial quality control departments. Others find roles in water and food testing, environmental monitoring, or research support. With further training or experience, you can move into specialisms such as haematology, microbiology, or chemical analysis, or continue to a higher qualification.
Entry requirements
SHS backgrounds accepted
- Agriculture
- General Science
- Home Economics
Aggregate needed
C. K. Tedam University Of Technology & Applied Sciences publishes a cut-off aggregate for this programme. Run a check to see whether your grades meet it.
Diploma in Laboratory Technology at other institutions
The same programme elsewhere in Ghana, ordered from most to least competitive.
Nursing Training
Technical Officer (Medical Laboratory Technology)
Accra Technical Uni
HND Science Laboratory Technology (SLT)
Gh Baptist
HND in Medical Laboratory Technology
Kumasi Tech
HND in Science and Industrial Laboratory Technology
Where graduates work
- Laboratory technician
- Quality control analyst
- Research assistant
- Medical laboratory assistant