Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology Post Diploma

The Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology (Post Diploma) is a full-time program spanning two years over four semesters. It is designed for those who have completed a diploma in Medical Technology and seek to advance their knowledge in areas such as Clinical Chemistry, Haematology, Histotechnology, Immunohematology, and Medical Microbiology. The course combines face-to-face lectures and tutorials with interdisciplinary modules including Quality Assurance in the Clinical Laboratory, Principles of Health Care Management, Ethics for Health Care Professionals, College Mathematics, Information Technology, and Critical Thinking, Reading and Writing. Students undertake a major research capstone project, gaining practical research experience. The program prepares graduates for managing clinical laboratories and meeting professional demands locally, regionally, and internationally.

Modules

• Clinical Chemistry
• Haematology
• Histotechnology
• Immunohematology
• Medical Microbiology
• Quality Assurance in the Clinical Laboratory
• Principles of Health Care Management
• Ethics for Health Care Professionals
• College Mathematics
• Information Technology
• Critical Thinking, Reading and Writing

CAST/UTech Diploma in Medical Technology or equivalent from a recognized institution PLUS two years post-diploma work experience in a clinical laboratory.

• Research assistants in medical and scientific research
• Teaching assistants
• Licenced medical technologist in public and private medical laboratories
• Scientific officers in industrial laboratories