Introduction

The programme was started after an accreditation was issued by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), formerly NAB, in 2014 with 24 students. So far five batches have been graduated. The programme is doing well due to the appropriately laid down structures in terms of staff, laboratory facilities and equipment. The students are also allowed to have hand-on training with well-resourced facilities and personnel to enhance their skills.

Aims and Objectives:
Aims
The main aim of the programme is to produce science laboratory technicians to manage laboratories of educational institutions, science-based industries and research institutions, handle the quality control and product development units in industries and finally be able to repair, modify and adapt simple instruments and apparatus in the laboratories

The general objectives of the programme are;

•    Use appropriate equipment and materials to analyze and identify given samples
•    Maintain laboratory equipment and systems in serviceable condition
•    Modify existing systems to improve efficiency
•    Observe safety measures in the laboratory with respect to equipment and personnel
•    Set up and operate laboratory apparatus and equipment
•    Supervise and design laboratory work

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

a. SSSCE APPLICANTS

i. Six passes (A-D) in all subjects, including English Language and Mathematics; and
ii. At least three (3) of the passes must be relevant to the area of specialization

b. WASSCE APPLICANTS

i. Six passes (A1-D7) in all subjects, including English Language and Mathematics; and

ii. Must possess a minimum of C6 in any three (3) of the passes must be relevant to the area of specialization

c. ABCE/ 'O'&'A' LEVEL APPLICANTS

Five (5) GBCE credit or five (5) G.C.E. Ordinary Level credits including English Language and Mathematics plus at least two (2) G.C.E. 'A' Level/ABCE passes.

d. GBCE APPLICANTS

Five (5) GBCE credits including English, Business Mathematics and Integrated Science/ Social Studies.

e. DBS APPLICANTS.

Four (4) SSSCE/WASSCE Credits including English Language and Mathematics plus at least three DBS passes.

f. TECHNICAL SCHOOL APPLICANTS (CERTIFICATE II)

Passes in English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science plus any three (3) relevant trade courses.

g. MATURE APPLICANTS

Mature Candidates must:

i. Be 25 years old and show proof of age with birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of birth date which is at least 5 years old at the time of application.

ii. Have at least two (2) years working experience (letter from the employer is required).

iii. Pass a written examination conducted by Kumasi Polytechnic.

iv. Mature applicants applying for HND Dispensing Technology/ Medical Laboratory Technology/ Science and Industrial Laboratory Technology should have relative hospital/industrial experience with 'O' Level/WASSCE/SSSCE pure science background (Chemistry and Biology) as well as credits in English and Mathematics (core).

EMPLOYMENT PROSPECTS OF GRADUATES
After graduation the trainees would have excellent job opportunities in the following areas
•    Manufacturing industries such as food, pharmaceutical and chemical industries
•    Educational institutions
•    Research Centres or institutions
•    Mining industries
•    Petrochemical industries
•    Regulatory    agencies    e.g.    Food    and    Drugs    Board,    Ghana    Standards    Authority, Environmental Protection Agency
•    Training and related experience in this programme give trainee/graduates the opportunity to establish their own businesses
 

LIST OF COURSES FOR THE PROGRAMME (SEMESTER BY SEMESTER)

LEVEL 100-SEMESTER ONE

LEVEL 100-SEMESTER TWO

LEVEL 200-SEMESTER ONE

LEVEL 200-SEMESTER TWO

LEVEL 300-SEMESTER ONE

LEVEL 300-SEMESTER TWO