About Us

Our Mission Statement

Chikankata College of Biomedical Sciences is committed to provide Quality Education in biomedical sciences in order to produce Competent Biomedical Technologists and Scientists.

Our Vision

In its pursuit of excellence in education, the College will be the centre of excellence for Biomedical Sciences in Jesus Name and always thriving for higher academic standards and in impacting our student body to be transformed to worthy contributors in the communities they would belong to.

Our Core Values

Compassion; Quality Care to those we serve; Respect; Dignity; Confidentiality; Transparency; Sensitivity to trends.

Career Prospects

A Diploma in Biomedical Sciences is awarded by the University Of Zambia to successful students. Employment opportunities for Biomedical Sciences graduates reflects both the need for the course and the diversity of career possibilities.

The Ministry of Health and private hospital pathology laboratories have a requirement for suitable graduates to work as Biomedical Technologists / Scientists. As the private sector grows in Zambia some graduates will find jobs in reputable privately owned routine and research medical laboratories.

Pharmaceutical companies, the University of Zambia and medical research organisation, which under take research and development, employ graduates with special skills and knowledge in Biomedical Sciences.

In addition opportunities exist in manufacturing and cosmetic industry and in veterinary medicine where the effects of a wide range of products may be tested on living organisms. Companies manufacturing laboratory instruments and reagents require Biomedical Scientists for research and development, quality control and product sales.

Outstanding students are encouraged to pursue their studies at degree level. Such higher qualification may be undertaken at any University world-wide.