HND Science Laboratory Technology (SLT)

The HND Science Laboratory Technology programme at Accra Technical University, in the Faculty of Applied Sciences, is a diploma that trains you to work in scientific laboratories. It is designed for students who completed General Science in senior high school. While the programme is less competitive than many other science courses, it opens the door to a range of technical careers in science and industry.

What science laboratory technology programmes cover

In a science laboratory technology programme, you spend most of your time learning the practical aspects of laboratory work. This includes preparing samples, using equipment like microscopes and spectrophotometers, running chemical and biological tests, and keeping accurate records of your results. The focus is on the procedures laboratories follow every day, from safety protocols to quality control, so you are ready to step into a lab role after graduation.

How hard it is to get a place

This HND programme is less competitive than many other science courses at the university. That means you have a better chance of getting a place than you would with a more competitive programme. The university accepts students with a General Science background from SHS, so if you studied that, you meet the typical entry field. Still, confirm the precise requirements for your application year.

What you can do with this diploma

Graduates of science laboratory technology programmes go into roles where they run tests, analyse samples, and support research. You could work in a hospital laboratory, a food processing company, a pharmaceutical plant, or an environmental monitoring agency. Common job titles include laboratory technician, quality control analyst, and research assistant. The diploma also provides a foundation for further study in science and technology.