Bachelor of Chemical pathology (also known as clinical biochemistry) involves the biochemical investigation of bodily fluids such as blood, urine and cerebrospinal fluid. By discovering how and where the body’s chemistry has changed, diseases can be diagnosed and monitored.
Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Chemical Pathology in Ghana are:
KNUST
UG
Entry Requirement.
Admission Requirements
A good first degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, Pharmacy, Human
Biology and Biochemistry.
The candidate should have a flair for Medical Laboratory work/research.
Preferably a Second Class (Upper Division) or above in the area of graduation.
What is a chemical pathology appointment?
Chemical pathology (or clinical biochemistry) involves monitoring bodily fluids like blood and urine to detect important changes in the body’s chemistry.
Pathologists in this area play a key role in diagnosing and monitoring patients with a wide variety of illnesses – from high cholesterol to rare genetic diseases.
What are the types of pathology?
Other branches of pathology include:
Anatomic pathology. The study of tissues, organs, and tumors.
Cytopathology. The study of cellular changes and everything related to cells.
Forensic pathology. Doing autopsies and legal pathology tests.
Molecular pathology. The study of DNA and RNA sequencing, genes, and genetics.
What is chemical pathology laboratory?
Chemical pathologists are qualified doctors who combine practical laboratory and clinical skills.
They use biochemical laboratory tests to diagnose disease and to manage patients.
Chemical pathologists have a detailed understanding of biochemical processes and changes that occur in disease.