Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory at University of Ghana

Medical Laboratory Sciences is a field of applied biology and chemistry that focuses on conducting analytical tests on blood, tissue, and body fluids to provide laboratory information for the detection, diagnosis and treatment of human diseases. The f ield of Medical Laboratory Science also involve performing chemical, haematological, immunologic, microscopic and bacteriological diagnostic analyses on body fluids such as urine, blood, sputum, stool, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), peritoneal f luid, pericardial fluid, and synovial f luid as well as other specimens. In this highly skilled profession, Medical Laboratory Scientists use microscopes, cell counters, and other sophisticated laboratory equipment to perform tests. After testing and examining a specimen, the results are analysed and relayed to physicians. Medical Laboratory Scientists work in hospitals, clinics, research laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, forensic science laboratories and environmental laboratories.

College: College of Health Sciences  |  School: School of Biomedical and Allied Health Sciences  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Location: Legon, Accra (Ghana)

What you will study

First-year foundations lead into core disciplinary modules, practicals/studio/clinical work, research methods and a final-year project or dissertation. Exact course codes vary by academic year, confirm the current structure on the official catalogue before you apply.

Career pathways

Clinical and community practice, district health services, NGOs, diagnostics, rehabilitation centres and specialist postgraduate training. Confirm graduate destinations with the faculty office.

Visit the School of Biomedical and Allied Health Sciences page · UG programme catalogue.