Associate of Applied Science — Medical Laboratory Technician

American International University West Africa · Kanifing

About this programme

A two-year applied science programme training students in clinical laboratory techniques including haematology, microbiology, clinical chemistry, blood banking, and urinalysis. Graduates work in hospital and diagnostic laboratory settings. Fills a significant skills gap in The Gambia's health system.

Entry requirement

Entry requirement: at least 5 points.

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Programme facts

Qualification	AAS
Institution	American International University West Africa
Faculty / school	College of Health Professionals
Duration	2 years
Location	Kanifing Institutional Layout
Minimum points	5
Accreditation	NAQAA
Funding / sponsorship	Primarily self-funded. Students may apply to the Students' Revolving Loan Scheme (SRLS — enacted 2025, MoHERST-administered) subject to eligibility criteria.

Careers this programme leads to

Medical Laboratory Technician Clinical Lab Analyst Hospital Lab Technician Blood Bank Technician Diagnostic Lab Assistant Public Health Lab Worker Disease Surveillance Technician Lab Quality Control Officer Medical Research Assistant NACP Lab Technician

Source

Published by https://www.aiu.edu.gm/.

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