Kumasi Technical University
HND - Medical Laboratory Technology
Intake Period(s):
Public
Technical University
Domestic Fee
GHS 0.00
International Fee
USD 0.00
Programme Overview
The programme was started after an accreditation was issued by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), formerly National Accreditation Board (NAB) in September, 2014 with a total of thirty (30) students. So far five batches have been graduated from the programme. Current student population stands at 187. 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 hands-on training with well-resourced facilities and personnel to enhance their skills.
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
Six passes (A1-D7) in all subjects, including English Language and Mathematics; and
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:
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.
Have at least two (2) years working experience (letter from the employer is required).
Pass a written examination conducted by Kumasi Polytechnic.
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).
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
Six passes (A1-D7) in all subjects, including English Language and Mathematics; and
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:
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.
Have at least two (2) years working experience (letter from the employer is required).
Pass a written examination conducted by Kumasi Polytechnic.
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).
Programme Details
Certificate Type
HND - Higher National Diploma
Higher National Diploma (HND)
Mode of Study/teaching
Face-to-face (In-person)
Blended Learning (In-person and Online)
Time of Study
Weekend Only (Sat & Sun)
Regular Teaching Time (8am - 5pm)
Duration
3 Years
Campus Region & Location
Region: Ashanti
Location: Kumasi
Institution Information
Institution Contact Information
Institution Name
Kumasi Technical University
Emails
info@kstu.edu.gh |
Location
Kumasi
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