Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science
About this programme
The objectives of the programme are to train Laboratory Scientists who can: demonstrate adequate knowledge and understanding of the theoretical foundation of diagnostic medical Laboratory. show competence and generate Laboratory results and practice in the appropriate areas of specialization. easily show the ability to integrate current clinical developments into professional practice. demonstrate the skills to manage complicated Laboratory procedures and exhibit very high organizational ability. confidently apply acquired knowledge in entrepreneurship, leading to the setting up of their private diagnostic centres.
Entry requirements
Senior Secondary School Certificate Examinations (SSSCE), West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The minimum requirements for admission of WASSCE and SSSCE candidates to the Diploma programme are three (3) credit passes in three core subjects and three (3) credit passes in three relevant elective subjects. SSSCE Candidates: Credit Passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language, Integrated Science and Mathematics, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects. The elective subjects should include credit passes in 3 science subjects, i.e. Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Mathematics. WASSCE Candidates: Credit Passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language, integrated science and Mathematics, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects. The elective subjects should include credit passes in 3 science subjects, i.e. Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Mathematics. Advanced Level Certificate Applicants. Certificate holders in Laboratory Science will be considered for admission to level 200 of the programme. Mature Applicants: Mature applicants must be other paramedics and nurses with State Registered Nurse (SRN), Registered Mental Nurse (RMN) Or Registered General Nurse (RGN) Certificates and Certificates. Candidates must have attained the age of 25 years or above with (5) credits in five (5) GCE “O” Levels or six credit passes in WASSCE/SSSCE subjects including English Language, Mathematics And Science, and must have three years relevant working experience in addition to passing an aptitude test and an interview. Successful applicants will be admitted to the First year Foreign Students: All foreign qualifications should be referred to the National Accreditation Board (NAB) for determination of equivalences and eligibility for admission to the programme (National Accreditation Board Act, 2007 [Act 744 (2(2b)]). It should be noted that the American SAT, TOEFL etc. cannot in themselves be acceptable as entry qualifications into Ghanaian tertiary educational institutions. Evidence of proficiency in the English Language will be required in the case of applicants from non-English speaking countries.