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Introduction

Kumasi Technical University, with its experience in the HND Science and Industrial Laboratory Technology has the expertise to run BSc Industrial Laboratory Technology programme to train competent middle-level skilled graduates for that task. This programme seeks to impart knowledge of the principles and methods involved in Industrial Laboratory practices and research.  
 

Programme Aims and Objectives

The aim of the programme is to produce Industrial Laboratory Technologists with requisite professional competencies for industry and research centres. 

Objectives 

The objectives of the programme are to: 

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

    
Entry Requirements

SSSCE APPLICANTS 

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

WASSCE APPLICANTS 

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

GCE “O” LEVEL AND A LEVEL APPLICANTS 

Applicants must have passes in Five (5) GCE “O” Level and “A” subjects including English, Mathematics plus Biology Agricultural Science, Chemistry and Physics/Elective Mathematics. A pass in General paper would be an advantage. 
 

HND AND DIPLOMA APPLICANTS  

HND Medical Laboratory Technology and HND Science and Industrial Laboratory Technology applicants will be admitted into Level 300. 

TWO-YEAR Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology and Science and Industrial Laboratory Technology applicants with science background will be admitted into Level 200. 
 

MATURE APPLICANTS  

Applicants must be 25 years old at the time of application with documentary proof of at least five (5) years old at the time of application. Must have science background with working experience, must pass an entrance examination conducted by KsTU and may attend and pass an interview. 
 

FOREIGN APPLICANTS 

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

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of BSc Industrial Laboratory Technology will work in Laboratory facilities;  

  • Manufacturing industries such as food and beverages, pharmaceutical and chemical industries ● Educational institutions 
  • Research centres or institutions 
  • Mining industries and petrochemical industries 
  • Regulatory/authority/board/agency e.g., Food and Drugs Authority, Ghana Standards Authority, Environmental Protection Agency 
  • Further Studies (Postgraduate level) 

 

YEAR ONE SEMESTER ONE

No

Course Code

Course Name

Credit Points

Components

T

P

C

 

1

BILT111 

Biology I

2

2

3

Core

2

BILT113

General Laboratory Safety

2

0

2

Core

3

BILT115

Inorganic Chemistry

2

2

3

Core

4

BILT117

Basic Physics

2

1

2

Core

5

AFS 100

African Studies

0

0

0

Mandatory

6

COS101

*Communication Skills 1

2

0

2

Mandatory

7

BFHS 101

Digital and Information Technology

2

1

3

Generic

8

MAT101

*Mathematics 1

2

0

2

Mandatory

9

BILT101

Practising laboratory safety project

0

4

2

Practical/CBT

Total

 

14

10

19

 

 

YEAR ONE SEMESTER TWO

No

Course Code

 

Course Name

Credi Points

Components

T

P

C

 

 

1

BILT  112

Laboratory Quality Management

2

0

2

Core

 

2

BILT114

Organic and Inorganic Analytical Techniques 

2

1

2

Core

 

3

BILT116

Biology II

2

1

2

Core

 

4

BILT118

Organic Chemistry 

2

1

2

Core

 

5

COS102

*Communication Skills II

2

0

2

Mandatory

 

6

MAT102

*Applied Mathematics II

2

0

2

Mandatory

 

7

AFS 100

African Studies

2

0

2

Mandatory

 

8

BILT102

Conducting inorganic and organic sampling project

0

4

2

Practical/CBT

 

Total

 

14

7

16

 

 

YEAR TWO SEMESTER ONE

 

No

Course Code

 

Course Name

Credit Points

 

Components

T

P

C

1

BILT213

Biochemistry

2

2

3

Core

2

BILT215

Microbiology

2

2

3

Core

3

BILT217

Bioanalytical techniques 

2

1

2

Core

4

BILT219

Instrumentation and Measurement

2

2

3

Core/elective

5

BILT221

Eectrical and Electronics Theory

2

0

2

Core

6

BILT223

Electricals and Electronics Practical

0

1

2

Core

7

FRC201

*French for Communication I

2

0

2

Core

8

CLT201

*Computer Programming I

2

1

2

Mandatory 

9

BILT201

Conducting biochemical and microbiological sampling project

0

4

2

Practical/CBT

Total

 

14

13

21

 

 

YEAR TWO SEMESTER TWO

N

o

Course Code

Course Name

Credit Points

Components

T

P

C

 

1

BILT222

Food Analysis

2

2

3

Core

2

BILT224

Pharmaceutical Analysis 

2

1

2

Core

3

BILT226

Petroleum and Petrochemicals Product Analysis

2

1

2

Core

4

BILT228

Environmental Analysis

2

2

3

Core

5

BILT230

Mineral and Material Analysis

2

1

2

Core

6

FRC202

*French for Communication II

2

0

2

Core

7

CLT202

*Computer Programming, II

2

1

2

Core

8

BILT202

Conducting    inorganic    and    organic     sample

preparation and analysis project

0

4

2

Practical/CBT

9

BFHS 232

Technical Communication

3

0

3

Generic

Total

 

17

12

21

 

 

 

YEAR THREE SEMESTER ONE

N

o

Course Code

Course Name

Credit Points

Components

T

P

C

 

1

BILT317

Industrial Analysis Technique

2

1

2

Core

2

BILT319

Instrumentation and Industrial Equipment

2

1

2

Core

3

BILT321

Principles and Installation of Instrumentation

2

1

2

Core

4

BILT 323

Industrial Microbiology

2

1

3

Core 

5

BILT325

Industrial Biochemistry

2

1

3

Core

6

BILT327

Laboratory Organization & Administration

2

0

2

Core

7

BILT329

*Statistics for Lab Technicians

2

0

2

Core

8

BILT301

Conducting biochemical and microbiological analysis project

0

3

1

Practical/CBT

9

BFHS 331

Ethics and Critical Thinking

3

0

3

Generic

Total

 

17

8

20

 

 

YEAR THREE SEMESTER TWO

No

Course Code

Course Name

Credit Points

Component

s

T

P

C

1

BILT302

Industrial Attachment – 6 months

0

16

16

Core

Total

 

0

16

16

 

 

YEAR FOUR SEMESTER ONE

 

No

Course Code

Course Name

Credit Points

 

Components

T

P

C

1

BILT421

Introduction to Fabrication 

2

1

2

Core

2

BILT423

Introduction to Equipment Design

2

1

2

Core

3

BILT425

Glassblowing

2

1

2

Core

4

BILT427 

Material Science

2

0

2

Core

5

BILT429

Forensic Analysis

2

1

2

Core

6

BFHS 431

Research Methodology 

2

0

3

Generic 

7

BILT433

Industrial Instrumentation

2

1

2

Core

8

BILT401

Design of basic Laboratory wares project

0

3

2

Practical/CBT

Total

 

 

14

8

17

 

 

Programme Duration

Programme Session

Programme Category

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