BIOMED
BACHELOR OF HEALTH SC IN MED LAB SC (ECP

Course Aim:
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.

The four-year 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.

Opportunities:
Students need to pass a National Board Examination in their area of specialisation before they graduate. The qualifying learner will be able to apply principles and techniques in the routine and specialized analysis of biological specimens and other substances in an area of specialization. They will be able to organize laboratory operations in clinical diagnostic laboratories and related fields, in accordance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP). They will be able to integrate laboratory tests and results with pathophysiological conditions and conduct research grounded in a deep knowledge of the subject area and based on sound scientific principles. Within the programme, management skills are developed with a view to applying good business management and encouraging entrepreneurial development. They will be able to implement training programmes within medical laboratories. 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 learner 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.

Admission requirements:
National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with:
• Applicant must have passed Umalusi Grade 12 (or equivalent) with a Bachelors pass
• English: Home Language or First Additional Language (4)
• Physical Science (4)
• Mathematics (4)
• Life Sciences (4)
The department utilises an Admission Point Score (APS) as selection criteria once your minimum admission requirements are satisfied. You also have to score a minimum of on the APS.


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:
FIRST YEAR
Compulsary subject(s)

CELL BIOLOGY 1 (CBY11SX)
R 4,530.00
HUMAN ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY & DISEASE (APD10SX)
R 11,540.00
IMMUNOLOGY 1 (IMM10SX)
R 4,530.00
LABORATORY INSTRUMENTATION & TECHNIQUES (LIT10SX)
R 3,500.00


SECOND YEAR
Compulsary subject(s)

CLINICAL CHEMISTRY 2 (CLC200S)
R 7,410.00
CYTOLOGY 2 (CYT201S)
R 7,410.00
HAEMATOLOGY 2 (HMY200S)
R 7,410.00
HUMAN GENOMICS (HGN200S)
R 7,410.00
MICROBIOLOGY 2 (MBY200S)
R 7,410.00


SECOND YEAR
SEMESTER ONE (JAN-JUN)
Compulsary subject(s)

IMMUNOHAEMATOLOGY 2 (IMH200S)
R 3,700.00


SECOND YEAR
SEMESTER TWO (JUL-NOV)
Compulsary subject(s)

IMMUNOHAEMATOLOGY 2 (IMH200S)
R 3,700.00


THIRD YEAR
SEMESTER ONE (JAN-JUN)
Compulsary subject(s)

CLINICAL CHEMISTRY 3 (CLC300S)
R 4,110.00
CLINICAL PRACTICE (CPR300S)
R 2,680.00
HAEMATOLOGY 3 (HMY300S)
R 4,110.00
HISTOLOGY 3 (HST300S)
R 4,120.00
INTEGRATED MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES 3 (MLB300S)
R 2,680.00
LABORATORY MANAGEMENT 2 (LBM200S)
R 5,550.00
MICROBIOLOGY 3 (MBY300S)
R 4,110.00


THIRD YEAR
SEMESTER TWO (JUL-NOV)
Compulsary subject(s)

CLINICAL PRACTICE (CPR300S)
R 2,680.00
LABORATORY MANAGEMENT 2 (LBM200S)
R 5,560.00


FOURTH YEAR
Compulsary subject(s)

RESEARCH PROJECT 4 (RPJ401S)
R 5,570.00


Select one of the following electives:
CLINICAL CHEMISTRY 4 (CLC400S)
R 7,670.00
CLINICAL PATHOLOGY 4 (CLP400S)
R 7,670.00
CYTOGENETICS 4 (CTG400S)
R 7,670.00
CYTOLOGY 4 (CYT400S)
R 7,670.00
HAEMATOLOGY 4 (HMY400S)
R 7,670.00
HISTOLOGY 4 (HST400S)
R 7,670.00
IMMUNOHAEMATOLOGY 4 (IMH400S)
R 7,670.00
IMMUNOLOGY 4 (IMM400S)
R 7,670.00
MICROBIOLOGY 4 (MBY400S)
R 7,670.00
MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY 4 (MOP400S)
R 7,280.00
PHARMACOLOGY 4 (PHA400S)
R 7,670.00
VIROLOGY 4 (VIR400S)
R 7,670.00


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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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.