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Introduction

The aim of the programme is to produce Medical Laboratory Technologists with requisite professional competencies for medical establishments and research centres.

Objectives

The objectives of the programme are to:

  1. Equip students with the theoretical knowledge and conceptual skills to carry out routine medical laboratory tasks.
  2. Equip students with the critical and analytical practical skills to carry out routine medical laboratory tasks.
  3. Train students on the professional and ethical concepts in routine medical laboratory practices and procedures.
  4. Develop capacities of graduates to conduct research in new developmental trends in the Medical Laboratory Technology establishments.
  5. Provide professional progression pathway to higher education and develop awareness of stakeholder and societal involvement in environmental issues related to the Medical Laboratory Technology establishments.

Admission Requirement

A. SSSCE APPLICANTS

Applicants must have six (6) credits passes (A-D) in core English, Core Mathematics and core Science plus Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

B. WASSCE APPLICANTS

Applicants must have six (6) credits passes (A1-C6) in core English, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science plus Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

C. GCE “O” LEVEL AND A LEVEL APPLICANTS

Applicants must have passes in Five (5) GCE “O” Level and “A” subjects including English Language, Mathematics plus Biology, Chemistry and Physics. A pass in General paper would be an advantage. HND AND DIPLOMA APPLICANTS

D. HND MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY APPLICANTS
will be admitted into Level 300.

E. HND SCIENCE AND INDUSTRIAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY

Applicants will be admitted into Level 200.

F. DIPLOMA IN MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY

Applicants with science background will be admitted into Level 200.

G. MATURE APPLICANTS

Must be 25 years old at the time of application with documentary proof of at least five years old at the time of application. Must have science background with working experience, must pass an entrance examination conducted by KsTU and attend and pass an interview.

H. FOREIGN APPLICANTS

Academic records of foreign applicants will be referred to GTEC for determination of qualification equivalence and eligibility for admission and placement.

(Semester-by-semester schedule/structure of course, showing the credit value of each course)

Programme Category
Programme Duration
Programme Session