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SCIENCE LABORATORY

Science Laboratory Technology (SLT) is a branch of applied science that focuses on the practical aspects of laboratory work and scientific research. Professionals in this field, known as Science Laboratory Technologists or Technicians, play a crucial role in supporting scientific research, experimentation, and analysis in various fields of science and technology.

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The programme's goal is to produce technicians capable of carrying out various laboratory analysis and practical works under the supervision of a technologist. The course is intended to produce technicians who will: Assist in chemical analysis and quality control in: Industry (oil, food, brewing, detergent, textile etc.) Hospitals, schools, colleges and research institutions. Assist in physical and electronic laboratories with physical analyses and the maintenance of instrumentation. Assist in biological and biochemical analysis and experiments in hospitals, schools, colleges and research institutes. It plays an important role in the foundation stages of research and development (R&D) and in scientific analysis and investigation

Job opportunities in SCIENCE LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY

The course is expected to prepare students for employment in related work such as sales, marketing, administration and management in industry and also, for self-employment. Working as part of a scientific team with tasks that include: Sampling, testing, measuring, recording, analyzing results. While also assisting in the advancement and development of modern medicine and science. Some jobs you can do as a science laboratory technology graduate include:

  1. Laboratory Technician
  2. Quality Control Technician
  3. Medical Laboratory Technologist
  4. Research Assistant
  5. Biotech Manufacturing Technician
  6. Biotech Research Associate
  7. Regulatory Affairs Specialist
  8. Biotech Patent Attorney
  9. Quality Control Specialist
  10. Biotech Clinical Research Associate
  11. Biotech Project Manager
  12. Medical Writer
  13. Medical Illustrator
  14. Medical Librarian
  15. Science Writer
Course Requirements

To embark on the journey toward a National Diploma in Science Laboratory, prospective students typically need to fulfill certain prerequisites. These include:

  1. Entry Requirements: At least five relevant passes at credit level in the West African Examination Council (WAEC), General Certificate of Education (GCE), Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) or National Examinations Council (NECO) 'O' Levels or their equivalent including English Language and Mathematics, and any other three subjects from Physics, Biology/Agricultural science, Chemistry, and one other subject from Technical Drawing, Metal or Wood Work, Basic Electricity, Geography, Further Mathematics and Fine Art, obtained at not more than two sitting.
  2. NBTE recognized pre-National Diploma Education: Credit passes in an NBTE recognised preliminary ND course offered in a Polytechnics or similar post-secondary technical institution (as stated in the NBTE brochure).
  3. JAMB UTME: Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (JAMB UTME) scores will be used as part of the selection process for (FULL-TIME) candidates (as stated in the UTME brochure).

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