Kumasi Technical University, with its experience in the HND Medical Laboratory Technology has the expertise to run BTech Medical 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 Medical Laboratory practices and research. 

Aim 

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: 

• Equip students with the theoretical knowledge and conceptual skills to carry out routine medical laboratory tasks.   

  • Equip students with the critical and analytical practical skills to carry out routine medical laboratory tasks. 

    • Train students on the professional and ethical concepts in routine medical laboratory practices and procedures.  

    • Develop capacities of graduates to conduct research in new developmental trends in the Medical Laboratory Technology establishments. 

    • 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. 

 Students’ admission, progression and graduation: 

The duration of the Bachelor of Technology programme is four (4) years, and to gain admission to the programme, an applicant must satisfy the following minimum entry requirements: 

 Admission Requirement 

SSSCE APPLICANTS 

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

WASSCE APPLICANTS 

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

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 

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

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

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. 

FOREIGN APPLICANTS 

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

 Requirement for Progression 

1. For progression, the student is required to maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 1.50. 

2. All semester examination results including supplementary examinations shall be considered in the computation of CGPA. 

3. A CGPA of less than 1.50 at the end of a semester shall attract probation. If a student has to be put on probation a second consecutive time after re-sit, he/she shall attract repetition. 

4. A student who obtains a CGPA of less than 1.0 at the end of the first year after re-sit shall attract repetition. A CGPA of more than 1.0 but less than 1.50 at the end of the academic year after re-sit shall attract a repetition, if the student is not trailing in four or more courses. 

5. There shall be only one re-sit examination at the end of every academic year. For a student to qualify for a re-sit examination, he/she should have taken the main semester examination and failed during that academic year. 

6. A student who trails more than four courses after taking the re-sit examination at the end of the academic year shall repeat the whole academic year. However, if in addition, the CGPA obtained is less than 1.50 he/she shall be repeated or be advised to change the programme. 

7. A student who fails four or more courses at the end of any semester (except in the first semester, first year) shall be put on probation provided the CGPA obtained is not less than 1.50. However, if the CGPA is less than 1.50 he/she shall attract repetition. 

8. Courses in a module designated as prerequisites to more advance courses must be passed before the latter courses are offered. 

9. Transcripts shall reflect all grades and marks a candidate obtained for all courses. All grades for courses taken shall be used in the computation of a student’s CGPA. 

 Requirement for Graduation 

Qualification for the award of BTech Medical Laboratory Technology Degree 

1. The University and the Faculty require that a pass in every required course shall be obtained by a student to qualify for the award of a Degree. 

2. A student is expected to earn a minimum CGPA of 1.5 to qualify for certification. 

3. All semester examination results shall be considered in the computation of the CGPA for certification. 

4. A final year student who fails the required course(s) shall have a specific maximum period to redeem himself/ herself (Table 1) within which to pass the failed course(s) and qualify for certification. 

However, if he/ she had taken advantage of any deferment, then he/she shall have one academic year. 

Table 1. Maximum Number of Extra Semesters allowed for each programme category 

                             Programme                            Maximum Number of 

Extra Semesters allowed 

1½ - 2 Year Top-up degree                                            2

4-Year Degree                                                                 4

3-Year Higher National Diploma                                     4

2-Year Diploma                                                               2

1-Year Certificate                                                             2

e) Accumulate a minimum Credits Hours of: 

148 for level 100 entrants; 

108 for level 200 Diploma entrants; and  69 for level 300 HND. entrants. 

Employment: 

Graduates of BTech Medical Laboratory Technology 

• May establish Private laboratories or deal in the provision and maintenance of quality medical laboratory equipment and reagents 

  • May be employed in government hospitals such as the teaching, regional as well as district hospital and non-governmental hospitals 

  • May be employed in food and drug agencies such as the Food and Drug Authority, quality control and toxicological unit of the pharmaceutical company 

  • May work in research institutions such as Noguchi Memorial Institute, KCCR, Universities and other Diploma training colleges. 

• May work with the forensic laboratory of the police or Criminal Investigation Departments (CID), veterinary laboratories, Medical laboratories, etc. 

Consultations for CBT Curriculum Development 

The programme was developed in consultation with industry players, Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC) Appendix II, Ghana Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists (GAMLS) and other stakeholders. 

11. Market Research, Consultation and Development Process  

During the design of the programme, various consultations and market research were conducted at different phases of the development process. This is to ensure that professional qualifications obtained after training are relevant to industry and the nation as a whole. The curriculum is designed in CBT format which is relevant to industry players because of the industrial skills acquired by the student during the training and its attraction to prospective candidates. 

Components of the programme: 

1. Mandatory Course(s); 

COS 101: Communication Skills I 

COS 102: Communication Skills II 

AFS 101: African studies 

MAT 101: Mathematics 

1. Generic cours (s); 

BFHS 101: Digital and Information Technology 

BFHS 244: Technical Communication 

BFHS 347: Ethics and Critical Thinking 

BFHS 455: Research Methodology 

BFHS 461: Entrepreneurship and Business Management 

2. Research component 

BMLT 102: Preparation of Solutions and Staining Techniques Project 

BMLT 446: Final Project Work 

3. Competence-Based Training (CBT) component 

Six (6) mandatory practical training are undertaken by students and during the long vacation periods of the first, second and third years, where in particular, the students can have more exposure to various equipment for analysis to enhance their skills. Additionally, weekly hospital practice during the second year, 2nd semester; third year, 1^st semester; and fourth year, 1^st semester would be undertaken by the students. 

4. Curriculum Outline 

    

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

Table 4.1 FIRST YEAR SEMESTER ONE 

Table 4.2 FIRST YEAR SEMESTER TWO 

Table 4.3 SECOND YEAR SEMESTER ONE 

Table 4.4 SECOND YEAR SEMESTER TWO 

Table 4.5 THIRD YEAR SEMESTER ONE 

Table 4.6 THIRD YEAR SEMESTER TWO 

Table 4.7 FOURTH YEAR SEMESTER ONE 

Table 4.8 FOURTH YEAR SEMESTER TWO