Course Description:

The Medical Laboratory Technician program is an intensive training designed to prepare students for a rewarding career in medical diagnostics. This program equips students with the knowledge and technical skills necessary to conduct various laboratory tests essential for disease diagnosis, treatment monitoring, and health maintenance. Through a rigorous learning experience grounded in international best practices, graduates will emerge as skilled and knowledgeable Medical Laboratory Technicians, capable of delivering accurate and reliable diagnostic results in diverse healthcare environments.
This program addresses the demand for skilled laboratory professionals by producing well-rounded practitioners with a comprehensive understanding of laboratory science, diagnostic principles, and quality assurance practices. Upon completion, graduates will be certified and licensed as Medical Laboratory Technicians, ready to contribute significantly to improving healthcare outcomes in hospitals, clinics, diagnostic laboratories, and research institutions worldwide.
This program offers an extensive curriculum covering various critical courses, including but not limited to:

• Clinical Chemistry

• Hematology

• Microbiology

• Parasitology

• Histopathology

• Immunology and Serology

• Laboratory Instrumentation and Techniques

• Laboratory Management

• Molecular Diagnostics

• Transfusion Medicine

•  Basic Sciences such as Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry etc

Students will benefit from a blend of classroom lectures, laboratory work, and supervised clinical rotations in reputable diagnostic laboratories and hospitals. This hands-on experience is essential for developing critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, and maintaining professional ethics in laboratory practices.

Career Opportunities:

Graduates of the Medical Laboratory Technician program can pursue careers as:

• Medical Laboratory Technicians in hospitals and clinics
• Diagnostic Laboratory Technologists
• General Health Laboratory Technicians
• Research Assistants in biomedical research centers
• Quality Control Technicians in pharmaceutical and healthcare industries
• Laboratory Instructors in educational institutions

Obtainable Qualification:

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technician

Program Duration:

• 3 Years Professional Diploma
• 6 Semesters added with Clinical Training

Requirement for Admission:

Candidates must present NECO/WAEC/GCE/NABTEB results demonstrating five credits in the following subjects: Mathematics, English, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, obtained in no more than two sittings OR other science-related subjects sittings OR other science-related subjects.