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Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences

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SAQA ID97931
NQF Level8
Credits480
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This is a 480-credit, NQF Level 8 bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences within the Life Sciences subfield. It is intended to provide higher-education preparation in a medical laboratory science context, but its current registration and enrolment availability should be verified before making decisions.

Who might consider this qualification?

It may be considered by people interested in university-level study related to medical laboratory sciences, life sciences and laboratory-based health contexts. This is general guidance, not confirmation that an applicant meets the qualification’s admission requirements.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may provide relevant preparation for further study or work connected with medical laboratory science and life-science laboratory environments. No specific related careers have been mapped here, and completing the qualification would not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Scientific and laboratory-oriented thinking
  • Analysis of life-science information
  • Accuracy and attention to detail in laboratory-related contexts

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences
SAQA ID
97931
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
8
Minimum credits
480
Field
10
Subfield
Life Sciences
Originator
Mangosuthu University of Technology
Registration end in source dataset
2023-04-18
Verification status: Requires Verification. The imported SAQA file is a historical dataset snapshot; current registration must be separately verified before Edupstairs describes it as current.

Before enrolling

  • Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available record shows a registration-end date snapshot of 18 April 2023 and does not confirm current registration.
  • Confirm that the institution and specific offering are authorised or accredited for this qualification.
  • Check the provider’s current admission requirements, application deadlines and enrolment availability.
  • Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and any practical, laboratory or workplace-based requirements before enrolling.
  • Confirm whether any separate professional registration or regulatory requirements may apply to the work you intend to pursue.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.