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Medical Laboratory Scientist

Medical Laboratory Scientists process and analyse blood or tissue samples, assisting doctors with diagnoses. They work in medical laboratories and can also be required to prepare serums and vaccines and become involved in medical research.


Available Qualifications:

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Minimum NSC statutory requirements for degree entry must be met.
  • An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematics requires a minimum Applicant Score of 390.
  • NSC achievement rating of at least 60% for Mathematics.
  • NSC achievement rating of at least 50% for Physical Sciences.
  • NSC achievement rating of at least 50% for Life Sciences.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Health Science: Medical Laboratory Science having obtained an average of at least 60% for such a degree, or another qualification deemed to be equivalent thereto.

Note:
All candidates will be subject to a departmental selection process that will include the following:

  • An interview with the Head of Department and two senior academics or interview panel.
  • Submission of a full CV.
  • Submission of the names of two referees, one of whom must be a senior university lecturer who is able to report on the candidate's suitability for undertaking a research Master's Degree.
  • The candidate's suitability will be co-determined by the quality of an essay (600 words) which must be submitted with the application form, prior to the interview.
  • Candidates may be required to complete a research methodology module and/or other research-related coursework successfully in preparation for the completion of a dissertation.

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Health Science: Medical Laboratory Science having obtained an average of at least 60% for such a degree, or another qualification deemed to be equivalent thereto.

Note:
All candidates will be subject to a departmental selection process that will include the following:

  • An interview with the Head of Department and two senior academics or interview panel.
  • Submission of a full CV.
  • Submission of the names of two referees, one of whom must be a senior university lecturer who is able to report on the candidate's suitability for undertaking a research Master's Degree.
  • The candidate's suitability will be co-determined by the quality of an essay (600 words) which must be submitted with the application form, prior to the interview.
  • Candidates may be required to complete a research methodology module and/or other research-related coursework successfully in preparation for the completion of a dissertation.

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Holders of an MHSc Medical Laboratory Science or other qualification approved by Senate may be accepted. The general admission requirements for post-graduate studies of the Faculty will also apply.

Note:
All candidates will be subject to a departmental selection process that will include the following:

  • An interview with the Head of Department and two senior academics or interview panel.
  • Submission of a full CV.
  • Submission of the names of two referees, one of whom must be a senior university lecturer who is able to report on the candidate's suitability for undertaking a PhD.
  • The candidate's suitability will be co-determined by the quality of an essay (1000 words) which must be submitted with the application form, prior to the interview.
  • Candidates may be required to complete a research methodology module and/or other research-related coursework successfully in preparation for the completion of a dissertation.

 

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Holders of an MHSc Medical Laboratory Science or other qualification approved by Senate may be accepted. The general admission requirements for post-graduate studies of the Faculty will also apply.

Note:
All candidates will be subject to a departmental selection process that will include the following:

  • An interview with the Head of Department and two senior academics or interview panel.
  • Submission of a full CV.
  • Submission of the names of two referees, one of whom must be a senior university lecturer who is able to report on the candidate's suitability for undertaking a PhD.
  • The candidate's suitability will be co-determined by the quality of an essay (1000 words) which must be submitted with the application form, prior to the interview.
  • Candidates may be required to complete a research methodology module and/or other research-related coursework successfully in preparation for the completion of a dissertation.