BIOMED
BACHELOR OF HEALTH SC IN MED LAB SC (ECP
Course Aim:
The purpose of this course is to educate and train ethical, competent and critical-thinking medical laboratory scientists for the pathology services and research organisations both nationally and internationally.
Qualified medical laboratory scientists are specialised health professionals who play an integral role in the healthcare of society by providing vital information about a patient’s state of health. Their input is necessary in the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of disease. The analytical and diagnostic services provided by medical laboratory scientists require a strong scientific knowledge, as well as trained reasoning ability and empathy for humanity.
Students who register for the Extended Curriculum Programme complete the programme over a period of 5 years. The first year is done over two years and provides the student with extra support to ensure that they succeed in the programme. The programme includes clinical practice in an accredited Training Laboratory for the last 18 months of the programme. In the fourth year of studies, the student needs to select an area of specialisation in which they will practice from one of the following disciplines: Clinical Chemistry, Clinical Pathology, Cytogenetics, Cytopathology, Haematology, Histopathology, Immunohaematology, Immunology, Microbiology and Virology. The offering of a specialisation will depend on the number of students and the needs of the profession.
The outcomes of the qualification are underpinned by compliance with statutory requirements including quality, ethics and safety.
In order to practice as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, the graduate will have to register with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Medical Laboratory Scientist in the area of specialisation in which they obtain their qualification.
Opportunities:
A fulfilling, interesting and challenging career awaits a dedicated, mature and professional person with an enquiring analytical mind and a passion for medical science. Qualified Medical Laboratory Scientists can pursue a career in the field of medical science in laboratories in blood transfusion services, private pathology practices, the National Health Laboratory Services, the Medical Research Council, forensic laboratories, veterinary practices, biotechnology companies and other disciplines such as pharmaceutical companies. Those who wish to work in forensics must note that they will still need to complete in-house training at the SAPS forensic laboratory once appointed there.
Those wishing to pursue a career in research can be employed in research laboratories at academic institutions. Registered Medical Laboratory Scientists may also apply for a license to practice in a private capacity in their own laboratories.
Admission requirements:
Minimum Entrance Requirements:
A Bachelor’s pass in the National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• BHSc: Medical Laboratory Science
APS Score* 38+
ENGLISH (HL OR FAL) 4
PHYSICAL SCIENCE 4
MATHS 4
LIFE SCIENCES 5
BHSc: Medical Laboratory Science (Extended Curriculum Programme)
APS SCORE: 30-37
ENGLISH(HL OR FAL): 4
MATHS: 4**
LIFE SCIENCE: 4
PHYSICAL SCIENCE: 4**
*APS SCORE: Preference will be given to candidates with higher APS scores
**For the ECP, consideration will be given for applicants with a level 3 (min 48%) in either Mathematics or Physical Science, subject to space availability.
Undergraduates
For all Certificate, Diploma and National Diploma applications, consult the General admission requirements.
Some courses require students to submit additional information as part of their application.
General admission requirements
Postgraduates
For all Honours, Masters and Doctorate applications, consult the Postgraduate admission requirements.
General admission requirements
Syllabus and fees
Offering type: FULL-TIME: BELLVILLE CAMPUS
For any queries get in contact with:
Ms Sanet Nothnagel (Admin: Department)
021 959 6902
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Mrs Nandipa Mfecane (Admin: Faculty Office)
021 959 6543
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Ms Anelisa Motaung
021 959 6272
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BACHELOR OF HEALTH SC IN MED LAB SC (ECP
Course Aim:
The purpose of this course is to educate and train ethical, competent and critical-thinking medical laboratory scientists for the pathology services and research organisations both nationally and internationally.
Qualified medical laboratory scientists are specialised health professionals who play an integral role in the healthcare of society by providing vital information about a patient’s state of health. Their input is necessary in the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of disease. The analytical and diagnostic services provided by medical laboratory scientists require a strong scientific knowledge, as well as trained reasoning ability and empathy for humanity.
Students who register for the Extended Curriculum Programme complete the programme over a period of 5 years. The first year is done over two years and provides the student with extra support to ensure that they succeed in the programme. The programme includes clinical practice in an accredited Training Laboratory for the last 18 months of the programme. In the fourth year of studies, the student needs to select an area of specialisation in which they will practice from one of the following disciplines: Clinical Chemistry, Clinical Pathology, Cytogenetics, Cytopathology, Haematology, Histopathology, Immunohaematology, Immunology, Microbiology and Virology. The offering of a specialisation will depend on the number of students and the needs of the profession.
The outcomes of the qualification are underpinned by compliance with statutory requirements including quality, ethics and safety.
In order to practice as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, the graduate will have to register with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Medical Laboratory Scientist in the area of specialisation in which they obtain their qualification.
Opportunities:
A fulfilling, interesting and challenging career awaits a dedicated, mature and professional person with an enquiring analytical mind and a passion for medical science. Qualified Medical Laboratory Scientists can pursue a career in the field of medical science in laboratories in blood transfusion services, private pathology practices, the National Health Laboratory Services, the Medical Research Council, forensic laboratories, veterinary practices, biotechnology companies and other disciplines such as pharmaceutical companies. Those who wish to work in forensics must note that they will still need to complete in-house training at the SAPS forensic laboratory once appointed there.
Those wishing to pursue a career in research can be employed in research laboratories at academic institutions. Registered Medical Laboratory Scientists may also apply for a license to practice in a private capacity in their own laboratories.
Admission requirements:
Minimum Entrance Requirements:
A Bachelor’s pass in the National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• BHSc: Medical Laboratory Science
APS Score* 38+
ENGLISH (HL OR FAL) 4
PHYSICAL SCIENCE 4
MATHS 4
LIFE SCIENCES 5
BHSc: Medical Laboratory Science (Extended Curriculum Programme)
APS SCORE: 30-37
ENGLISH(HL OR FAL): 4
MATHS: 4**
LIFE SCIENCE: 4
PHYSICAL SCIENCE: 4**
*APS SCORE: Preference will be given to candidates with higher APS scores
**For the ECP, consideration will be given for applicants with a level 3 (min 48%) in either Mathematics or Physical Science, subject to space availability.
Undergraduates
For all Certificate, Diploma and National Diploma applications, consult the General admission requirements.
Some courses require students to submit additional information as part of their application.
General admission requirements
Postgraduates
For all Honours, Masters and Doctorate applications, consult the Postgraduate admission requirements.
General admission requirements
Syllabus and fees
Please note:
The fees reflected here are for the 2024 academic year, and are subject to change for 2025.Please confirm the final fee amount by contacting the relevant Faculty Office or contact person as listed at the bottom of this page.
Prepare this quote for:
EXTENDED CURRICULUM
Compulsary subject(s)
Compulsary subject(s)
BIOSTATISTICS (BTA10SX)
R 5,390.00
COMPUTER SKILLS (CPS10SX)
R 980.00
HEALTH CHEMISTRY (HCH10SX)
R 6,890.00
HEALTH PHYSICS (HPH10SX)
R 5,820.00
INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES 1 (MLB10SX)
R 2,180.00
LABORATORY INSTRUMENTATION & TECHNIQUES (LIT10SX)
R 3,660.00
FIRST YEAR
Compulsary subject(s)
Compulsary subject(s)
CELL BIOLOGY 1 (CBY11SX)
R 4,730.00
COMMUNICATIONS (CMM13SX)
R 980.00
HUMAN ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY & DISEASE (APD10SX)
R 12,060.00
IMMUNOLOGY 1 (IMM10SX)
R 4,730.00
SECOND YEAR
Compulsary subject(s)
Compulsary subject(s)
CLINICAL CHEMISTRY 2 (CLC200S)
R 7,740.00
CYTOLOGY 2 (CYT201S)
R 7,740.00
GENOMICS & CYTOGENETICS 2 (HGN201S)
R 7,750.00
HAEMATOLOGY 2 (HMY200S)
R 7,740.00
MICROBIOLOGY 2 (MBY200S)
R 7,740.00
SECOND YEAR
SEMESTER ONE (JAN-JUN)
Compulsary subject(s)
SEMESTER ONE (JAN-JUN)
Compulsary subject(s)
IMMUNOHAEMATOLOGY 2 (IMH200S)
R 3,870.00
SECOND YEAR
SEMESTER TWO (JUL-NOV)
Compulsary subject(s)
SEMESTER TWO (JUL-NOV)
Compulsary subject(s)
IMMUNOHAEMATOLOGY 2 (IMH200S)
R 3,870.00
THIRD YEAR
SEMESTER ONE (JAN-JUN)
Compulsary subject(s)
SEMESTER ONE (JAN-JUN)
Compulsary subject(s)
CLINICAL CHEMISTRY 3 (CLC300S)
R 4,300.00
CLINICAL PRACTICE (CPR300S)
R 2,800.00
HAEMATOLOGY 3 (HMY300S)
R 4,300.00
HISTOLOGY 3 (HST300S)
R 4,300.00
INTEGRATED MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES 3 (MLB300S)
R 2,800.00
LABORATORY MANAGEMENT 2 (LBM200S)
R 5,800.00
MICROBIOLOGY 3 (MBY300S)
R 4,300.00
THIRD YEAR
SEMESTER TWO (JUL-NOV)
Compulsary subject(s)
SEMESTER TWO (JUL-NOV)
Compulsary subject(s)
CLINICAL PRACTICE (CPR300S)
R 2,800.00
LABORATORY MANAGEMENT 2 (LBM200S)
R 5,810.00
FOURTH YEAR
Compulsary subject(s)
Compulsary subject(s)
RESEARCH PROJECT 4 (RPJ401S)
R 5,820.00
Select one of the following electives:
CLINICAL CHEMISTRY 4 (CLC400S)
R 8,010.00
CLINICAL PATHOLOGY 4 (CLP400S)
R 8,010.00
CYTOGENETICS 4 (CTG400S)
R 8,010.00
CYTOLOGY 4 (CYT400S)
R 8,010.00
HAEMATOLOGY 4 (HMY400S)
R 8,010.00
HISTOLOGY 4 (HST400S)
R 8,010.00
IMMUNOHAEMATOLOGY 4 (IMH400S)
R 8,010.00
IMMUNOLOGY 4 (IMM400S)
R 8,010.00
MICROBIOLOGY 4 (MBY400S)
R 8,010.00
MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY 4 (MOP400S)
R 7,610.00
PHARMACOLOGY 4 (PHA400S)
R 8,010.00
VIROLOGY 4 (VIR400S)
R 8,010.00
Offering type: FULL-TIME: BELLVILLE CAMPUS
For any queries get in contact with:
Ms Sanet Nothnagel (Admin: Department)
021 959 6902
Mrs Nandipa Mfecane (Admin: Faculty Office)
021 959 6543
Ms Anelisa Motaung
021 959 6272
NOTE: The fees in this prospectus are for the 2024 academic year and are provided to assist you in your planning.
Disclaimer
This information is subject to change based on approval and accreditation of HEQSF aligned qualifications.
Admission requirements may therefore differ between the existing qualification and the HESQF aligned qualification. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information on this page; however the University reserves the right at any time, if circumstances require, to make changes to any of the published details.