BSc · Health Sciences
BSc Medical Laboratory Science
- Qualification
- BSc
- Duration
- 4 years
- Region
- Greater Accra
Overview
BSc Medical Laboratory Science trains you to produce reliable laboratory evidence that helps clinicians diagnose, monitor and prevent disease. It is important in Ghana because hospitals, public health programmes and research institutions depend on skilled laboratory professionals for accurate and timely testing.
What you will study
You study clinical chemistry, haematology, medical microbiology, immunology, blood transfusion science, histopathology and human anatomy and physiology. Practical training develops your specimen collection, laboratory analysis, quality assurance, biosafety, data interpretation and research skills.
Career prospects
You can pursue roles such as medical laboratory scientist, biomedical scientist, blood bank scientist, microbiology technologist, quality assurance officer or research scientist. Career opportunities exist in teaching and referral hospitals, Ghana Health Service laboratories, private diagnostic centres, pharmaceutical companies, universities, public health agencies and international laboratories.
Who this programme may suit
You will do well if you are precise, patient and comfortable with scientific procedures, technology and detailed problem-solving. A strong interest in Biology and Chemistry, together with respect for safety and ethics, is especially useful.