Bachelor of Health Sciences in Medical Laboratory Sciences
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About this qualification
This is an NQF level 8 bachelor’s qualification in Health Sciences that focuses on Medical Laboratory Sciences within the Preventive Health subfield. It is associated with the University of Johannesburg and carries 502 credits.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may interest people who want to pursue higher education in health sciences and develop an academic foundation related to medical laboratory sciences and preventive health. Prospective learners should confirm that they meet the provider’s actual admission requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may provide relevant preparation for further study or work connected with medical laboratory sciences and health-related laboratory environments. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into any particular career, and any applicable employer or regulatory requirements should be checked separately.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational knowledge of medical laboratory sciences
- Health-science knowledge related to preventive health
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Health Sciences in Medical Laboratory Sciences
- SAQA ID
- 93596
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 8
- Minimum credits
- 502
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Preventive Health
- Originator
- University of Johannesburg
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status before applying, as the available record shows a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2024 and the current status requires verification.
- Confirm that the institution and specific programme are currently authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements, selection conditions and application deadlines.
- Ask the provider about the assessment arrangements and whether any laboratory, practical or workplace-based requirements apply.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 93596, NQF level and credit value against the provider’s current information.