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Bachelor of Health Sciences in Medical Laboratory Science | CUT

APS Required

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Duration

4 year(s)

Type

Bachelor's Degree

Delivery

Full-time

Details

This qualification prepares students to perform and interpret laboratory analyses used in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. It covers disciplines such as haematology, clinical microbiology, chemical pathology, and medical immunology. Graduates are equipped to work in public and private healthcare laboratory settings across South Africa.

Career Prospects

  • Medical Technologist working in a public or private hospital laboratory, performing and interpreting diagnostic tests to support clinical decision-making in South Africa.
  • Clinical Microbiologist assistant conducting pathogen identification and antibiotic sensitivity testing in response to South Africa’s high burden of infectious diseases such as TB and HIV.
  • Haematology laboratory scientist analysing blood samples to diagnose conditions such as anaemia, leukaemia, and clotting disorders at South African National Health Laboratory Service facilities.
  • Blood Bank Technologist working for the South African National Blood Service to ensure safe blood transfusions through compatibility testing and component preparation.
  • Quality Assurance Officer overseeing laboratory accreditation standards and compliance with the South African National Accreditation System requirements in a diagnostic pathology laboratory.

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