Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences
About this programme
The main focus of the Department is producing the next generation of Medical Laboratory Scientists with a quadriplegia knowledge and skills in medical microbiology, chemical pathology, haematology and histo/cytology who are capable of taking up positions in any of the career paths in the profession. The four - year Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences programme currently being run lays strong emphasis on vocational training, research and community service.
Entry requirements
West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE): Grade A1-C6 in Mathematics, English, Integrated Science, Social Studies, Chemistry, Physics, and Biology or Elective Mathematics. *Diploma in Radiologic Technology: Grade point of 2.5 and above; three years radiography work experience. *Graduate Entry and Transfers: Bachelor’s degree in Basic Sciences; Grade point of not less than 2.5 (Second Class Lower Division) Applicants with international education qualifications i.e. International Baccalaureate (IB), GCE (Cambridge) – ‘O’ and ‘A’ Levels, IGSCE (Cambridge) – ‘O’ and ‘A’ Levels, American High School Grade – Grades 12&13 examinations: Entry requirements for applicants with any of these credentials shall be NAB equivalences of the WASSCE grades in the subjects listed under WASSCE Applicants.
Career prospects
Primary employment opportunities for Medical laboratory professionals are: Hospital clinical labs Commercial or reference labs Public Health labs Others are: Pharmaceutical and Chemical Industries Biotechnology Companies Forensic and Law Enforcement Laboratories Veterinary Clinics Research and Teaching Institutions Transplant and Blood Donor Centers Fertility Clinics Cosmetic and Food Industry A Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences is an Excellent Starting Point for Career Advancement in: Medicine Dentistry Public Health Biomedical Technology Health Care Management and Administration Medical Informatics Basic Science and Cancer Research Sales, Marketing, Product Development Law and Public Advocacy Education (Academia)