BIOMED
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOMED. TECHNOLOGY

Course Aim:
The aim of this programme is to equip students with the necessary knowledge and research skills to to produce Master Degree graduates capable of conducting independent innovative research with minimal guidance in a chosen medical field and in the process contribute to knowledge production in that field through the understanding, application and evaluation of existing and new knowledge. The research project will be conducted within the legislative and operational requirements of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Higher level competencies such as critical thinking, retrieval and processing of information and scientific writing will be developed. The research problem, its justification, process and outcome are reported in a dissertation, which complies with the generally accepted norms for research at that level.

Opportunities:
Master’s graduates are employed in laboratories in Blood Transfusion Services, private pathology practices, the National Health Laboratory Services, the Medical Research Council, forensic laboratories, veterinary practices, academia and other disciplines such as pharmaceutical companies. both nationally and internationally.

Admission requirements:
Minimum Requirements:
For admission to the programme, an applicant must hold one of the following qualifications:
• BHSc: Medical Laboratory Sciences (NQF 8) with an aggregate of 60%.
• A recognised Honours degree, or equivalent qualification with an aggregate of 60%.


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
Offering type: PART-TIME: BELLVILLE CAMPUS

For any queries get in contact with:
Dr Samantha Meyer (Admin: Department)
021 959 6902
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Mrs Nomathembi Seth (Post Graduate Office)
021 959 6917
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Dr Dirk Bester (Research Coordinator)
021 959 6760
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