Technical Officer (Medical Laboratory Technology)
Public Nursing Training Colleges · All Public Nursing Training Colleges
Will you get in?
You will need better than the minimum pass grades for this level. 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 qualifyThis diploma programme prepares you to work as a Technical Officer in medical laboratories, where you will help diagnose and monitor diseases by testing patient samples. It is offered at Public Nursing Training Colleges, and entry is competitive, with a requirement of three electives in Science or Health Sciences.
What medical laboratory technology covers
Programmes of this kind usually teach the theory and practice of laboratory medicine: how to collect and handle blood, urine, and other samples, how to run tests for infections, blood counts, and chemical analyses, and how to operate and maintain laboratory equipment. You also learn safety protocols, quality control, and how to record and report results accurately. The work demands careful attention to detail, methodical thinking, and a strong grounding in biology and chemistry.
How competitive entry is
Entry to this programme is competitive, which means more qualified applicants than places. To apply, you need three electives in Science or Health Sciences at WASSCE level. Because demand is high, meeting the minimum requirement is not always enough. Check whether your grades line up with what the college expects, and consider strengthening your application where possible.
Where this diploma can take you
Most graduates go into medical laboratories in hospitals, health centres, and clinics, where they process samples and run routine tests. Others work in public health laboratories, research facilities, or diagnostic companies. The practical skills you gain can also serve as a foundation for further study or training in biomedical science, public health, or other health-related fields.
Entry requirements
Subject requirements
Three electives in Science or Health Sciences.
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.
Technical Officer (Medical Laboratory Technology) at other institutions
The same programme elsewhere in Ghana, ordered from most to least competitive.
Where graduates work
- Medical Laboratory Technician
- Laboratory Assistant
- Public Health Laboratory Officer
- Research Technician
- Diagnostic Laboratory Staff