HND in Medical Laboratory Technology
Kumasi Technical University · Faculty of Health 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 Kumasi Technical University you qualify for.
Check if you qualifyThe HND in Medical Laboratory Technology is a Diploma programme at Kumasi Technical University's Faculty of Health Sciences. It trains students to analyse biological samples and support healthcare decisions. This is a practical course for those who want to work behind the scenes in medical diagnosis and treatment.
What medical laboratory technology covers
Programmes of this kind usually cover anatomy, physiology, haematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, and immunology. Students learn how to collect and handle samples, operate laboratory equipment, and interpret results accurately. The course builds careful attention to detail, ethical judgement, and the ability to work under pressure.
How competitive is admission?
Entry to this HND is less competitive than many health-related programmes. The Faculty of Health Sciences accepts applications from SHS graduates with General Science, Home Economics, or Technical Studies backgrounds. As with any tertiary programme, your grades need to meet the university's requirements, so check them before applying.
What graduates do afterwards
Most HND medical laboratory technology graduates work in hospital laboratories, analysing patient samples and helping doctors diagnose illnesses. Others find roles in research laboratories, blood banks, public health facilities, or quality-control departments in pharmaceutical and food companies. With experience and further study, some move into laboratory management or teaching.
Entry requirements
SHS backgrounds accepted
- General Science
- Home Economics
- Technical Studies
Aggregate needed
Kumasi Technical University publishes a cut-off aggregate for this programme. Run a check to see whether your grades meet it.
HND in 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 technician
- Research assistant in biomedical sciences
- Quality control analyst in pharmaceutical or food industry
- Blood bank technologist