A day in the life
- 08:00Receive and log samples from the wards.
- 10:00Run blood tests, cultures and microscopy.
- 13:00Check results and flag anything urgent to doctors.
- 15:30Calibrate machines and keep quality records.
Is it for you?
- Best for Thinkers
Hands-on science with answers that change people’s treatment.
- With a Doer side
You'll spend your days making and fixing things you can see and touch.
- Worth knowing
Less patient contact than nursing. Most of the day is in the lab.
Your path to becoming a Biomedical Scientist
Based on the KCSE (8-4-4) route.
- 1 Now · Form 2–4
Focus on these subjects
BiologyChemistryMaths or PhysicsEnglish - 2 KCSE
Aim for B overall
C+ or better in Biology and Chemistry. Apply through KUCCPS after your results.
- 3 Study · 4 years
BSc Medical Laboratory Science
Offered at UoN, Kenyatta, JKUAT, Moi, KMTC (diploma) and more.
- 4 After · 6 months
Internship & licence
Register with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board.