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Undergraduate Courses
Home 禄 Faculty of Health Sciences 禄 Departments 禄 Biomedical Sciences 禄BACHELOR OF HEALTH SCIENCES IN MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES: (B9B01Q)
- Duration: Full-time: Minimum 4 years and Maximum 6 years
- NQF: Level 8
- Credits: 480
Purpose: The purpose of the Bachelor of Health Sciences in the Medical Laboratory Sciences programme is to produce competent graduates to apply theoretical and practical fundamental knowledge and skills in the fields of medical science and research. The programme provides extensive theoretical knowledge and practical training about various related modules and experiential training. The outcome of these combined offerings results in the achievement of the purpose of the qualification as stipulated in the curricula. This qualification leads to registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Medical Laboratory Scientist.
Outcomes
1. Laboratory operations in clinical diagnostic laboratories and related fields are performed in compliance with statutory requirements for ethics, safety and quality assurance and with accuracy and precision. Specified laboratory equipment is maintained and used according to SOPs.
2. Laboratory results are interpreted correctly and integration of laboratory tests with pathophysiological conditions (Pathology) in a specific field of specialisation in accordance with statutory and operations requirements is achieved.
3. Supervisory, management and research skills are developed.
4. Critical evaluation of current and new trends in technology to improve practices and to solve problems in a variety of contexts is developed.
5. Evaluation of new information, concepts and evidence from a range of sources and the academic skills, values and attributes necessary to undertake independent research in the field of Medical Laboratory Sciences, in compliance with legislated and ethical research principles are acquired.
6. Management and entrepreneurial skills in the context of Medical Laboratory Sciences are applied.
7. Work behaviour is satisfactory with regard to time-keeping, following instructions, professional behaviour etc.