Study Bachelor Degree – (BHSc) in Medical Laboratory Scientists at CPUT

Keen to pursue a career in education? Apply to study an Bachelor Degree – (BHSc) in Medical Laboratory Scientists at Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) next year.

Duration

The minimum duration to study Bachelor Degree – (BHSc) in Medical Laboratory Scientists is three years.

Why study Bachelor Degree – (BHSc) in Medical Laboratory Scientists at CPUT?

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. 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.
Career OpportunitiesJob Opportunities:

Laboratories in blood transfusion services
Private pathology practices
National Health Laboratory Services
Medical Research Council
Forensic Science laboratories
Veterinary practices
Pharmaceutical companies

Admission requirements

Undergraduates

For all Certificate, Diploma and National Diploma applications, consult the General admission requirements.

General admission requirements

Some courses require students to submit additional information as part of their application.

Additional admission requirements

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