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Bachelor of Science: Laboratory Medicine

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SAQA ID9299
NQF Level8
Credits480
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This is a higher-education bachelor's qualification focused on laboratory medicine within the Curative Health field. It is recorded at NQF Level 8 and carries 480 credits. The supplied record identifies the University of Witwatersrand as the originator.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in university-level study related to laboratory medicine, health sciences and curative healthcare may wish to investigate this qualification. Suitability and admission should be confirmed with the relevant provider, as this guidance is not an admission rule.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may provide a foundation for further exploration of laboratory medicine and related health-science work. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career. No approved related-career mappings were supplied.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Laboratory medicine knowledge
  • Scientific and laboratory-oriented analysis

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Bachelor of Science: Laboratory Medicine
SAQA ID
9299
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
8
Minimum credits
480
Field
9
Subfield
Curative Health
Originator
University of Witwatersrand
Registration end in source dataset
2023-06-30
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 supplied record shows a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2023 and requires verification.
  • Confirm that the institution or provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific offering is available for new enrolment.
  • Check the provider’s current admission requirements and selection criteria.
  • Ask the provider about the assessment approach and any practical, laboratory or workplace-related requirements that may apply.
  • Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 9299, NQF level, credit value and current offering details directly with the provider and SAQA.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.