Medical Laboratory Technology – ACCRA TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY

Medical Laboratory Technology Department

Overview of the Department

The Department of Medical Laboratory Technology under the Faculty of Applied Sciences of Accra Technical University runs a 4-year Bachelor of Technology Medical Laboratory Science Programme.

The BTech Medical Laboratory Science programme provides an opportunity to qualified graduates of Senior High Schools and Technical Schools who want to pursue a Bachelor of Technology in Medical Laboratory Science. More so, the programme offers an opportunity to graduates working in the medical laboratories with HND Science Laboratory Technology, Diploma/HND Medical Laboratory Science and a degree in life science disciplines to obtain a professional license after completion of the BTech Medical Laboratory Science programme. Graduates of BTech Medical Laboratory Science will have the opportunity to work as licensed professionals in public and private hospitals and health facilities in the districts and regions across the country. They will also be equipped to operate clinical laboratories as entrepreneurs and business owners.

The continuous expansion of healthcare facilities in Ghana at both regional and districts levels and the relevance of evidence-based quality healthcare have led to the increased demand for professional medical laboratory services in the health service delivery system in Ghana. With the rapid advancements of technology in the field of clinical diagnostics, the need has arisen to train students to meet current demands and challenges. The Medical Laboratory Science Programme is a relevant innovation to produce professional medical laboratory scientists to offer quality assured services in clinical laboratory diagnostics, public health systems and medical research institutions in Ghana and beyond in a safe environment.

Programme Structure of the Department

YEAR 1 (SEMESTER I)

All courses in year 1 (level 100) are compulsory

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours

T P C

MLB 101 General Physics 2 3 3

MLB 103 Biological Chemistry 2 3 3

MLB 105 Cell Biology and Genetics 2 3 3

MLB 107 Computer Literacy 2 3 3

MLB 109 African Studies 2 0 2

MLB 111 Communication Skills 3 0 3

MLB 113 General Mathematics ` 3 0 3

16 12 20

YEAR 1 (SEMESTER II)

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours

T P C

MLB 102 Anatomy I 2 3 3

MLB 104 Biochemistry I 2 3 3

MLB 106 Physiology I 2 3 3

MLB 108 Biophysics 2 3 3

MLB 110 Molecular Biology and Diagnostics 2 3 3

MLB 112 Immunology 2 0 2

MLB 114 Intro to Med. Lab. Science 2 0 2

MLB 116 Critical Thinking and Writing 2 0 2

16 15 21

YEAR 2 (SEMESTER I):

All courses in year 2 (level 200) are compulsory.

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours

T P C

MLB 201 Anatomy II 2 3 3

MLB 203 Biochemistry II 2 3 3

MLB 205 Physiology II 2 3 3

MLB 207 Functional Histology 2 0 2

MLB 209 Functional Histology Practical 0 3 1

MLH 211 Haematology I 2 0 2

MLH 213 Haematology I Practical 0 3 1

MLM 215 Microbiology I (Bacteriology I) 2 0 2

MLM 217 Microbiology I Practical 0 3 1

MLB 219 Statistical Methodology 2 0 2

MLB 221 Vacation Attachment I 0 6 1

14 24 21

YEAR 2 (SEMESTER II):

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours

T P C

MLP 202 General Pathology 2 0 2

MLB 204 Pharmacology 2 0 2

MLH 206 Haematology II 2 0 2

MLH 208 Haematology II Practical 0 3 1

MLM 210 Microbiology II (Parasitology I) 2 0 2

MLM 212 Microbiology II Practical 0 3 1

MLB 214 Immunodiagnostic Techniques 2 0 2

MLB 216 Immunodiagnostic Practical 0 3 1

MLB 218 Occupational Health and Safety 2 0 2

MLB 220 Lab Equipment Instrumentation & Maintenance 2 3 3

MLB 222 Total Quality Management 2 0 2

MLB 224 Vacation Attachment II 0 6 1

16 18 21

YEAR 3 (SEMESTER I):

All courses in year 3 (level 300) are compulsory.

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours

T P C

MLC 301 Chemical Pathology I 2 0 2

MLC 303 Chemical Pathology I Practical 0 3 1

MLH 305 Haematology III 2 0 2

MLH 307 Haematology III Practical 0 3 1

MLP 309 Histopathology I 2 0 2

MLP 311 Histopathology I Practical 0 3 1

MLM 313 Microbiology III (Mycology) 2 0 2

MLM 315 Microbiology III Practical 0 3 1

MLB 317 ` Health Law and Ethics 2 0 2

MLB 319 Entrepreneurship 2 0 2

MLB 321 Vacation Attachment III 0 6 1

12 18 17

YEAR 3 (SEMESTER II):

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours

T P C

MLC 302 Chemical Pathology II 2 0 2

MLC 304 Chemical Pathology II Practical 0 3 1

MLP 306 Histopathology II 2 0 2

MLP 308 Histopathology II Practical 0 3 1

MLH 310 Haematology IV 2 0 2

MLH 312 Haematology IV Practical 0 3 1

MLM 314 Microbiology IV (Virology) 2 0 2

MLM 316 Microbiology IV Practical 0 3 1

MLB 318 Biostatistics 2 0 2

MLB 320 Health Systems Management 2 0 2

MLB 322 Vacation Attachment IV 0 6 1 1

2 18 17

YEAR 4 (SEMESTER I):

All courses in year 4 (level 400) are compulsory

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours

T P C

MLC 401 Chemical Pathology III 2 0 2

MLC 403 Chemical Pathology III Practical 0 3 1

MLH 405 Haematology V 2 0 2

MLH 407 Haematology V Practical 0 3 1

MLP 409 Histopathology III 2 0 2

MLP 411 Histopathology III Practical 0 3 1

MLM 413 Microbiology V (Bacteriology II) 2 0 2

MLM 415 Microbiology V Practical 0 3 1

MLB 417 Research Methodology 2 0 2

MLB 419 Project I (Study Design and Critical Review) 1 6 3

MLB 421 Vacation Attachment V 0 6 1

11 24 18

YEAR 4 (SEMESTER II)

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours

T P C

MLP 402 Chemical Pathology IV 2 0 2

MLP 404 Chemical Pathology IV Practical 0 3 1

MLH 406 Haematology VI 2 0 2

MLH 408 Haematology VI Practical 0 3 1

MLP 410 Histopathology IV 2 0 2

MLP 412 Histopathology IV Practical 0 3 1

MLM 414 Microbiology VI (Parasitology II) 2 0 2

MLM 416 Microbiology VI Practical 0 3 1

MLB 418 Project II 0 12 4

8 24 16