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Bachelor of Health Sciences in Medical Laboratory Science NQF Level: 8 SAQA ID: 101689 Qualification Code: BHMLS1 Location: ML Sultan Campus (Block B 2nd Floor) Description of the Programme Medical laboratory Science is a profession of highly knowledgeable and skilled individuals who perform cli...

Bachelor of Health Sciences in Medical Laboratory Science NQF Level: 8 SAQA ID: 101689 Qualification Code: BHMLS1 Location: ML Sultan Campus (Block B 2nd Floor) Description of the Programme Medical laboratory Science is a profession of highly knowledgeable and skilled individuals who perform clinical laboratory tests on patient samples. The service offered by Medical laboratory Scientist is an important component of patient health care, as the results obtained from these laboratory tests are a vital tool in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. Based on a variety of placement assessments, successful applicants for study towards a Bachelor of Health Sciences degree will be accepted into a four-year minimum study period. A partnership between the Medical Laboratory Science programme, the National Health Laboratory Service, the South African Blood Services, Lancet & Ampath private Laboratories and the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health will ensure that the students fully participate in focused clinical practice activities. The participation of students in real life learning environments will ensure the achievement of exit level competencies and outcomes. The Clinical Laboratory Practice I in Year 3 and Clinical Laboratory Practice II in the final year will provide an opportunity to expose the student to new and novel environments in addition to providing an opportunity for the student to identify an area for in-depth practice. This will also allow for the development and attainment of the necessary graduate attributes, all of which form part of the institutions vision. A student in Medical Laboratory Science must attend formal lectures and practical sessions at the Durban University of Technology in all modules for a period of their studies. This includes a total of six (6) months in the 3rd year of study and 12 months in the 4th year of study where they will have been placed in training laboratories. Registration with Professional Board On enrolment, it is mandatory that each student register with the Health Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a student Medical Laboratory Scientist as per regulations set out in the Government Gazette (Circular E2/a9/2, 79, 09, 28). Successful completion of this qualification will entitle the student to register with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Laboratory Scientist who can practice independently. Career opportunities The qualifying learner will be able to organise and perform laboratory operations in clinical diagnostic laboratories and related fields in compliance with statutory requirements for ethics, safety and quality assurance. Supervisory, management and research skills are developed. The Medical Laboratory Science degree that will be offered at DUT will at the onset, offer the following specialization options: Clinical Pathology, Haematology 3, Medical Microbiology 3, Clinical Chemistry 3, Immunohematology 2, Cytology and Histopathology 2. Other specialization modules viz. Cytogenetics, Forensic Medicine and Virology will be added on later as per industry demand. Graduates that qualify with the MLS degree may work in government pathology laboratories, private and research health care laboratories. To practice independently as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, two (2) years post-registration experience is required. Non-HPCSA registered Medical Laboratory Scientist may work in non- diagnostic laboratories. Explanation of Points scale: SENIOR CERTIFICATE (SC) SYMBOL HIGHER GRADE STANDARD GRADE A 8 6 B 7 5 C 6 4 D 5 3 E 4 2 F 3 1  NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE (NSC) % LEVEL POINTS 90-100 7 8 80-89% 7 7 70-79% 6 6 60-69% 5 5 50-59% 4 4 40-49% 3 3 30-39% 2 2 20-29% 1 1 Entry Requirements (BHS in Medical Laboratory Science) NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE (NSC) SENIOR CERTIFICATE (SC) NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (01 JANUARY 2009) (PRE 2009) (VOCATIONAL) (NCV) NSC DEGREE ENTRY SC – With Matric Exemption NCV – LEVEL 4 Compulsory Subjects NSC Rating Code Compulsory Subjects HG SG Compulsory Subjects Mark English 4 English D B English 70% Mathematics 4 Mathematics D B Mathematics 70% Physical Science 4 Physical Science D B Physical Science 70% Life Science 4 Biology D B Life Science OR 70% And TWO 20 credit subjects 3 Biology 70% (not more than ONE language) And FOUR other Subjects 70% Additional Entry Requirements: Applicants are required to have some knowledge regarding the profession and will have to undergo an interview. Initial shortlisting for selection is based on the applicant’s academic performance in Grade 11 and/or 12. Applicants obtaining more than 25 points in their matriculation examination increase their chances of selection in the programme. OR A person may, subject to such requirements as the Senate may determine, be admitted if such a person is in possession of a National Senior Certificate, Senior Certificate, or an equivalent certificate, but lacks the minimum requirements for admission to the degree provided that: (a) The person shall have reached the age of 23 in the first year of registration and shall have at least: three years’ appropriate work experience; and/or capacity for the proposed instructional programme, which shall be assessed by a Senate-approved admission assessment comprising of a DUT Standardised Assessment Test for Access and Placement (SATAP), Academic Literacies (AL) & English for Academic Purposes (EAP) (2,5 hours) and/or an appropriate subject or programme specific written assessment designed and marked by the relevant Department; and the person has obtained (b) A conditional certificate of exemption from the Matriculation Board (when in possession of the Senior Certificate (SC); OR has met (c) The requirements for Senate discretionary admission (when in possession of the NSC or equivalent), where Senate is satisfied the applicant has shown sufficient academic ability to ensure success, and that the person’s standard of communication skills, and/or work experience are such that the person, in the opinion of the Senate, should be able to complete the proposed instructional programme successfully. (d) The person’s application for admission in terms of with work experience, age and maturity is approved prior to registration. Applicants intending to gain admission through work experience, age and maturity must submit their applications at least four months before the commencement of the academic year inclusive of the date of scheduling writing a requisite eligibility assessment. Tuition Fees To assist you with your planning, the 2024 fees have been indicated. An increase for next year to accommodate the inflation rate can be expected. Please Note: DUT cannot be held liable for the fees in this brochure, as the 2025 fees are not yet final. First Year Curriculum (BHS in Medical Laboratory Science) Name of Module Module Code HEQSF Level SAQA Credits 2024 Fees Physics Module 1 PHIS111 5 8 R3170.00 Chemistry CMTR101 5 16 R5500.00 Anatomy and physiology IA ANPA102 5 12 R2750.00 Fundamentals of Medical Lab Science FMLS101 5 12 R3330.00 Cornerstone 101 CSTN101 5 12 R3740.00 Select ONE Module from the List Below: Issues of Gender Equality in Health Care OR IGSH101 5 12 R5590.00 Environmental Awareness for Healthcare Practitioners EVAH101 Cell Biology CBIO101 5 16 R4130.00 Immunology IMLG101 5 16 R3600.00 Anatomy and physiology IB ANPB102 5 12 R4800.00 Physics Module 2 PHIS121 5 8 R3170.00 Statistics STTS101 5 8 R2430.00 Select ONE Module from the List Below: Values in the workplace OR VWKP101 5 8 R2490.00 Cultural diversity CLDV101 5 8 R2330.00 TOTAL CREDITS 140 TOTAL R47 030.00 Second Year Curriculum Clinical Chemistry 1 CLCM101 6 16 R3990.00 Medical Microbiology 1 MMCR101 6 8 R3990.00 Medical Microbiology IIA MDMA201 7 16 R3990.00 Haematology 1 HMTL101 6 16 R3990.00 Immunohematology 1 IMHT101 6 16 R3400.00 Histopathology 1 HPTH101 6 16 R3400.00 Cytology 1 CYTL101 6 16 R3640.00 Molecular Biology MLCB101 6 18 R2930.00 Fundamentals of Pathology FPTH101 6 8 R2440.00 Systemic Pathophysiology SYSP101 6 8 R2440.00 Select ONE Module from the List Below: The entrepreneurial edge OR TENE101 R2490.00 The global environment OR GENV101 6 8 R2340.00 Equality and diversity EQDV101 R2330.00 TOTAL CREDITS 120 TOTAL R41 370.00 Third Year Curriculum Clinical Chemistry II CLCM201 7 16 R3990.00 Medical Microbiology IIB MDMB201 7 16 R3990.00 Haematology II HMTL201 7 16 R3990.00 Cytology II CYTL201 7 16 R3640.00 Clinical Laboratory Practice 1 CLLP101 7 16 R2800.00 Principles of Management PMTG101 7 8 R2930.00 Restorative Justice RSJS101 7 8 R2490.00 Ethics and Medical Law ETML101 7 12 R5600.00 Principles of Research PRRS101 7 8 R3990.00 TOTAL CREDITS 132 TOTAL R33 420.00 Fourth Year Curriculum Research Project Module A RPTA101 8 20 R4320.00 Research Project Module B RPTB101 8 16 R4320.00 Integrated Pathophysiology Module A IPPA101 8 12 R2730.00 Integrated Pathophysiology Module II IPPB101 8 8 R2730.00 Laboratory Management LBTM101 8 12 R4790.00 Select ONE Module (electives) from the List Below: Clinical Pathology Module 1A CPHA101 8 28 R3330.00 Clinical Pathology Module 1B CPHB101 8 24 R3330.00 Clinical Chemistry IIIA CLCA301 8 28 R3530.00 Clinical Chemistry IIIB CLCB301 8 24 R3530.00 Medical Microbiology IIIA MDMA301 8 28 R2860.00 Medical Microbiology IIIB MDMB301 8 24 R2860.00 Cytology IIIA CYTA301 8 28 R2860.00 Cytology IIIB CYTB301 8 24 R2860.00 Haematology IIIA HMTA301 8 28 R2860.00 Haematology IIB HMTB301 8 24 R2860.00 Histopathology IIA HISA201 8 28 R2860.00 Histopathology IIB HISB201 8 24 R2860.00 Immunohaematology IIA IHMA201 8 28 R2860.00 Immunohaematology IIB IHMB201 8 24 R2860.00 TOTAL CREDITS 120 TOTAL R61 210.00 TOTAL CREDITS FOR BHS IN MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE 512 Application Applicants who wish to enrol for the programme must apply through the CAO system by no later than 30 September of the previous year. For CAO Online Application visit: http://www.cao.ac.za CAO Contact Details Private Bag X06 Dalbridge 4014 Tel: (031) 268 4444 Fax: (031) 268 4422 CAO Code: DUDBLS Closing Date for applications: 30 September 2024 For Further Information Contact the Department of Biomedical and Clinical Technology Durban University of Technology P O Box 1334 DURBAN 4000 Tel: (031) 373 5411 Fax: (031) 373 5295 Financial Aid: For Financial Aid application for a DUT programme please apply online at www.nsfas.org.za or call the NSFAS call centre on 0860 067 327. For an explanation on how to fill out the application form, please go to www.nsfas.org.za or contact the call centre on the number above. Please note that completing a form does not guarantee Financial Aid. For further assistance, please consult the Department of Financial Aid and Scholarships on (031)3732931/2557/2054. This leaflet is for information purposes only and is not binding on the Durban University of Technology