Master of Technology (MTech) – Medical Laboratory Science (Chemical Pathology)

The MTech Medical Laboratory Science (Chemical Pathology) is an advanced postgraduate programme designed to develop specialists in clinical biochemistry, metabolic disorders, endocrine disorders, toxicology, molecular pathology, and translational laboratory research. The programme equips students with advanced analytical, diagnostic, and research skills required for modern laboratory medicine and precision healthcare.

Students receive intensive training in advanced clinical chemistry, diagnostic enzymology, endocrinology, therapeutic drug monitoring, metabolic and genetic disorders, toxicology, gastroenterology, molecular diagnostics, bioinformatics, and laboratory quality systems. The programme integrates cutting-edge technologies with clinical applications to improve disease diagnosis, monitoring, and management.

With the increasing burden of diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, kidney diseases, metabolic disorders, and other non-communicable diseases, this programme prepares graduates to contribute significantly to patient care, research innovation, laboratory leadership, and healthcare policy development in Ghana, West Africa, and beyond.

Year 1 – Semester 1

  • Advanced Research Methodology and Biostatistics
  • Data Management and Bioinformatics
  • Laboratory Quality Assurance and Risk Management
  • Journal Club Seminar and Academic Writing
  • Advanced Clinical Chemistry
  • Molecular Diagnostics in Pathology
  • Ethics, Law and Policy

Year 1 – Semester 2

  • Clinical Toxicology
  • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
  • Metabolic and Genetic Disorders
  • Diagnostic Enzymology and Endocrinology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Carbohydrate and Lipid Metabolism

Year 2 – Semester 1

  • Work-Based Learning Project Report
  • Clinical Research Seminar I
  • Research Proposal

Year 2 – Semester 2

  • Clinical Research Seminar II
  • Research Thesis

Graduates may pursue careers as:

  • Chemical Pathologists
  • Clinical Biochemists
  • Medical Laboratory Scientists
  • Research Scientists
  • Laboratory Managers
  • Diagnostic Specialists
  • Toxicology Scientists
  • Clinical Research Coordinators
  • Academic and University Lecturers
  • Biomedical Industry Scientists
  • Quality Assurance Managers
  • Public Health Laboratory Specialists
  • Regulatory Affairs Specialists
  • Precision Medicine and Biomarker Researchers

Employment opportunities exist in teaching hospitals, medical laboratories, research institutions, universities, pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, public health organizations, and regulatory agencies.

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