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

Programme overview

The Master of Health Sciences in Medical Laboratory Science is a full-time NQF level 9 programme for professionals seeking advanced expertise in diagnostic laboratory science and research, in areas such as microbiology, clinical chemistry, haematology and molecular diagnostics.

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences | Department: Department of Biomedical and Clinical Technology | Duration: 2 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

What you will study

Students complete intensive research and laboratory-based projects.

Career pathways

Leadership roles in laboratories, research institutions and academia.

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Application information

Entry requirements

DUT master's applicants apply through the Head of the offering department with a PG1 form and supporting documents; the department decides on admission based on the applications received, places and supervision capacity, and for master's candidates also assesses whether the proposed research topic is viable and can be supervised.

Requirements published at program group level.

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.

Duration: 2 years

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

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