About University Of Ghana Department Of Medical Laboratory Sciences
The Medical Laboratory Scientist examines and analyzes body fluids, tissues and cells. Work involves recognition and identification of bacteria, parasites and other organisms; analysis of chemical contents of fluids; measurements of haemoglobin and other constituents of blood; examination of cells obtained from the blood and other tissues; processing and preparing tissue sections for microscopic diagnosis; and cancer screening. He or she therefore performs complex haematological, immunological, chemical, biological, microscopic and microbiologic tests for diagnosing disease and monitoring patient treatment and research into the causes, development and treatment of disease.
The Medical Laboratory Scientist also analyzes the test results and discusses them with the pathologist and other medical staff. He or she uses, maintains and troubleshoots sophisticated laboratory equipment used to perform diagnostic tests. Part of his or her function is to supervise other technical staff who work in the medical laboratory, undertake/participate in research in laboratory test development, experimental design, administration and education, increasing their knowledge as laboratory techniques develop and research transforms the cutting edge of science and medicine.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR DEGREE PROGRAMMES
WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS
General Entry Requirements
To be admitted to any Degree programme, Senior High School graduates must possess:
At least credits (A1 – C6 in WASSCE and A – D in SSSCE) in English, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science (for Science applicants) or Social Studies (for non-Science applicants) and three elective subjects in Science for applicants applying to Science or Agriculture related disciplines or three elective subjects in General Arts/Business for applicants applying to non-Science related disciplines, with the total aggregate not exceeding 24. In addition, Science applicants should have at least a grade C6 in WASSCE/D in SSSCE in Social Studies/Life Skills and non-Science applicants should also have at least a grade C6 in WASSCE/D IN SSSCE in Integrated Science/Core Science.