Introduction
Kumasi Technical University, with its experience in the HND Science and Industrial Laboratory Technology has the expertise to run BSc Industrial Laboratory Technology programme to train competent middle-level skilled graduates for that task. This programme seeks to impart knowledge of the principles and methods involved in Industrial Laboratory practices and research.
Programme Aims and Objectives
The aim of the programme is to produce Industrial Laboratory Technologists with requisite professional competencies for industry and research centres.
Objectives
The objectives of the programme are to:
- Equip students with the theoretical knowledge and conceptual skills to carry out routine laboratory tasks.
- Equip students with the critical and analytical practical skills to carry out routine laboratory tasks.
- Train students on the professional and ethical concepts in routine laboratory practices and procedures.
- Develop capacities of graduates to conduct research in new developmental trends in the Laboratory Technology establishments.
- Provide professional progression pathway to higher education and develop awareness of stakeholder and societal involvement in environmental issues related to the Industrial Laboratory Technology establishments.
Entry Requirements
SSSCE APPLICANTS
Applicants must have six (6) credit passes (A-D) in core English, Core Mathematics and core Science plus Biology, Agricultural Science, Chemistry and Physics/Elective Mathematics.
WASSCE APPLICANTS
Applicants must have six (6) credit passes (A1-C6) in core English, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science plus Biology, Agricultural Science, Chemistry and Physics/Elective Mathematics.
GCE “O” LEVEL AND A LEVEL APPLICANTS
Applicants must have passes in Five (5) GCE “O” Level and “A” subjects including English, Mathematics plus Biology Agricultural Science, Chemistry and Physics/Elective Mathematics. A pass in General paper would be an advantage.
HND AND DIPLOMA APPLICANTS
HND Medical Laboratory Technology and HND Science and Industrial Laboratory Technology applicants will be admitted into Level 300.
TWO-YEAR Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology and Science and Industrial Laboratory Technology applicants with science background will be admitted into Level 200.
MATURE APPLICANTS
Applicants must be 25 years old at the time of application with documentary proof of at least five (5) years old at the time of application. Must have science background with working experience, must pass an entrance examination conducted by KsTU and may attend and pass an interview.
FOREIGN APPLICANTS
Academic records of foreign applicants will be referred to GTEC for the determination of qualification equivalence and eligibility for admission and placement.
Employment Opportunities
Graduates of BSc Industrial Laboratory Technology will work in Laboratory facilities;
- Manufacturing industries such as food and beverages, pharmaceutical and chemical industries ● Educational institutions
- Research centres or institutions
- Mining industries and petrochemical industries
- Regulatory/authority/board/agency e.g., Food and Drugs Authority, Ghana Standards Authority, Environmental Protection Agency
- Further Studies (Postgraduate level)
YEAR ONE SEMESTER ONE
|
No |
Course Code |
Course Name |
Credit Points |
Components |
||
|
T |
P |
C |
|
|||
|
1 |
BILT111 |
Biology I |
2 |
2 |
3 |
Core |
|
2 |
BILT113 |
General Laboratory Safety |
2 |
0 |
2 |
Core |
|
3 |
BILT115 |
Inorganic Chemistry |
2 |
2 |
3 |
Core |
|
4 |
BILT117 |
Basic Physics |
2 |
1 |
2 |
Core |
|
5 |
AFS 100 |
African Studies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Mandatory |
|
6 |
COS101 |
*Communication Skills 1 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
Mandatory |
|
7 |
BFHS 101 |
Digital and Information Technology |
2 |
1 |
3 |
Generic |
|
8 |
MAT101 |
*Mathematics 1 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
Mandatory |
|
9 |
BILT101 |
Practising laboratory safety project |
0 |
4 |
2 |
Practical/CBT |
|
Total |
|
14 |
10 |
19 |
|
|
YEAR ONE SEMESTER TWO
|
No |
Course Code |
Course Name |
Credi Points |
t |
Components |
||
|
T |
P |
C |
|
||||
|
|
1 |
BILT 112 |
Laboratory Quality Management |
2 |
0 |
2 |
Core |
|
|
2 |
BILT114 |
Organic and Inorganic Analytical Techniques |
2 |
1 |
2 |
Core |
|
|
3 |
BILT116 |
Biology II |
2 |
1 |
2 |
Core |
|
|
4 |
BILT118 |
Organic Chemistry |
2 |
1 |
2 |
Core |
|
|
5 |
COS102 |
*Communication Skills II |
2 |
0 |
2 |
Mandatory |
|
|
6 |
MAT102 |
*Applied Mathematics II |
2 |
0 |
2 |
Mandatory |
|
|
7 |
AFS 100 |
African Studies |
2 |
0 |
2 |
Mandatory |
|
|
8 |
BILT102 |
Conducting inorganic and organic sampling project |
0 |
4 |
2 |
Practical/CBT |
|
|
Total |
|
14 |
7 |
16 |
|
|
YEAR TWO SEMESTER ONE
|
No |
Course Code |
Course Name |
Credit Points |
Components |
||
|
T |
P |
C |
||||
|
1 |
BILT213 |
Biochemistry |
2 |
2 |
3 |
Core |
|
2 |
BILT215 |
Microbiology |
2 |
2 |
3 |
Core |
|
3 |
BILT217 |
Bioanalytical techniques |
2 |
1 |
2 |
Core |
|
4 |
BILT219 |
Instrumentation and Measurement |
2 |
2 |
3 |
Core/elective |
|
5 |
BILT221 |
Eectrical and Electronics Theory |
2 |
0 |
2 |
Core |
|
6 |
BILT223 |
Electricals and Electronics Practical |
0 |
1 |
2 |
Core |
|
7 |
FRC201 |
*French for Communication I |
2 |
0 |
2 |
Core |
|
8 |
CLT201 |
*Computer Programming I |
2 |
1 |
2 |
Mandatory |
|
9 |
BILT201 |
Conducting biochemical and microbiological sampling project |
0 |
4 |
2 |
Practical/CBT |
|
Total |
|
14 |
13 |
21 |
|
|
YEAR TWO SEMESTER TWO
|
N o |
Course Code |
Course Name |
Credit Points |
Components |
||
|
T |
P |
C |
|
|||
|
1 |
BILT222 |
Food Analysis |
2 |
2 |
3 |
Core |
|
2 |
BILT224 |
Pharmaceutical Analysis |
2 |
1 |
2 |
Core |
|
3 |
BILT226 |
Petroleum and Petrochemicals Product Analysis |
2 |
1 |
2 |
Core |
|
4 |
BILT228 |
Environmental Analysis |
2 |
2 |
3 |
Core |
|
5 |
BILT230 |
Mineral and Material Analysis |
2 |
1 |
2 |
Core |
|
6 |
FRC202 |
*French for Communication II |
2 |
0 |
2 |
Core |
|
7 |
CLT202 |
*Computer Programming, II |
2 |
1 |
2 |
Core |
|
8 |
BILT202 |
Conducting inorganic and organic sample preparation and analysis project |
0 |
4 |
2 |
Practical/CBT |
|
9 |
BFHS 232 |
Technical Communication |
3 |
0 |
3 |
Generic |
|
Total |
|
17 |
12 |
21 |
|
|
YEAR THREE SEMESTER ONE
|
N o |
Course Code |
Course Name |
Credit Points |
Components |
||
|
T |
P |
C |
|
|||
|
1 |
BILT317 |
Industrial Analysis Technique |
2 |
1 |
2 |
Core |
|
2 |
BILT319 |
Instrumentation and Industrial Equipment |
2 |
1 |
2 |
Core |
|
3 |
BILT321 |
Principles and Installation of Instrumentation |
2 |
1 |
2 |
Core |
|
4 |
BILT 323 |
Industrial Microbiology |
2 |
1 |
3 |
Core |
|
5 |
BILT325 |
Industrial Biochemistry |
2 |
1 |
3 |
Core |
|
6 |
BILT327 |
Laboratory Organization & Administration |
2 |
0 |
2 |
Core |
|
7 |
BILT329 |
*Statistics for Lab Technicians |
2 |
0 |
2 |
Core |
|
8 |
BILT301 |
Conducting biochemical and microbiological analysis project |
0 |
3 |
1 |
Practical/CBT |
|
9 |
BFHS 331 |
Ethics and Critical Thinking |
3 |
0 |
3 |
Generic |
|
Total |
|
17 |
8 |
20 |
|
|
YEAR THREE SEMESTER TWO
|
No |
Course Code |
Course Name |
Credit Points |
Component s |
||
|
T |
P |
C |
||||
|
1 |
BILT302 |
Industrial Attachment – 6 months |
0 |
16 |
16 |
Core |
|
Total |
|
0 |
16 |
16 |
|
|
YEAR FOUR SEMESTER ONE
|
No |
Course Code |
Course Name |
Credit Points |
Components |
||
|
T |
P |
C |
||||
|
1 |
BILT421 |
Introduction to Fabrication |
2 |
1 |
2 |
Core |
|
2 |
BILT423 |
Introduction to Equipment Design |
2 |
1 |
2 |
Core |
|
3 |
BILT425 |
Glassblowing |
2 |
1 |
2 |
Core |
|
4 |
BILT427 |
Material Science |
2 |
0 |
2 |
Core |
|
5 |
BILT429 |
Forensic Analysis |
2 |
1 |
2 |
Core |
|
6 |
BFHS 431 |
Research Methodology |
2 |
0 |
3 |
Generic |
|
7 |
BILT433 |
Industrial Instrumentation |
2 |
1 |
2 |
Core |
|
8 |
BILT401 |
Design of basic Laboratory wares project |
0 |
3 |
2 |
Practical/CBT |
|
Total |
|
|
14 |
8 |
17 |
|