Bachelor of Health Sciences in Medical Laboratory Science at Durban University of Technology

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Health Sciences in Medical Laboratory Sciences is a professional degree with a minimum number of 480 SAQA credits and is offered at NQF level 8 of the HEQSF. Whilst the majority of the modules are core, some of them are generic in nature and these are offered by both the Faculty of Health Sciences and the institution at large. At each level of study, the student has an opportunity to choose from at least two of the elective modules and students will also register for research modules.

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences | Department: Department of Biomedical and Clinical Technology | Duration: 4 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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Application information

Entry requirements

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-time undergraduate applications for the 2027 academic year must reach the CAO by the closing date of 30 September 2026; some programmes close earlier. Applications are made online through the CAO (www.cao.ac.za). The application fee is R250 (South African citizens) or R300 (international applicants), paid when submitting; the application is active only once payment is received.

Apply through the official page: https://onlineapps.dut.ac.za/

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