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BSc Medical Laboratory Science (Honours)
University of The Gambia · Kanifing (Serrekunda)
About this programme
Trains laboratory scientists in haematology, microbiology, biochemistry, and histopathology. Medical laboratory scientists are critical to disease diagnosis and public health surveillance in The Gambia.
Entry requirement
Entry requirement: at least 5 points.
Programme facts
| Qualification | BSc Hons |
| Institution | University of The Gambia |
| Faculty / school | School of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences |
| Duration | 4 years |
| Location | Kanifing (Serrekunda) |
| Minimum points | 5 |
| Accreditation | NAQAA |
| Funding / sponsorship | Students' Revolving Loan Scheme (SRLS) — enacted 2025, MoHERST-administered; newly operational. |
Careers this programme leads to
Medical Laboratory Scientist Clinical Biochemist Microbiologist Haematology Technician Blood Bank Officer Histopathology Technician Public Health Laboratory Officer Hospital Lab Manager Research Laboratory Technician NGO Laboratory Officer (health programmes)
Source
Published by https://www.utg.edu.gm/schools-faculties/medicine-allied-health-sciences/.
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