Bachelor of Health Sciences in Medical Laboratory Science | TUT

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The Bachelor of Health Sciences in Medical Laboratory Science at TUT (Arcadia Campus) trains students to analyse human blood, tissue, and other biological specimens to assist in the diagnosis and monitoring of disease. Medical Technologists are registered with the HPCSA and work in hospital laboratories, the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS), and private pathology groups such as Ampath and Lancet. The programme covers haematology, microbiology, virology, histology, and blood transfusion science — essential disciplines in South Africa's fight against HIV, TB, and emerging infectious diseases.

English: Level 4
Mathematics or Technical Mathematics: Level 4
Physical Sciences or Technical Sciences: Level 4
Life Sciences: Level 4
APS: 24

Career Prospects

Medical Technologist – Analysing patient specimens for diagnosis and monitoring of disease in NHLS and private pathology laboratories.
Haematology Technologist – Performing blood cell analysis and coagulation testing for haematological disorders and transfusion medicine.
Microbiology Technologist – Culturing and identifying bacteria, fungi, and parasites from patient specimens in clinical microbiology labs.
Blood Bank Technologist – Managing blood typing, cross-matching, and transfusion services in hospital blood banks and the SANBS.
Laboratory Quality Manager – Overseeing ISO 15189 accreditation and quality systems in diagnostic pathology laboratories.

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