University of Limpopo Medical Sciences Department

University of Limpopo Medical Sciences Department

University of Limpopo Medical Sciences Department – See Details Below:

Introduction

Bachelor of Science in Medical Sciences [B.Sc. (Med. Sci.)] is a 4-year degree designed for students who wish to follow a career in medical research or laboratory scientists. And furthermore, the degree will enable students to meet the needs of Medical Scientists who are capable of working in both the public and private health sectors as health professionals in line with our mission “dedicated to train and develop medical scientists of a national and international standard and provide them with suitable scientific knowledge and skills through teaching, learning, active research and community engagement to meet the needs of our society.

The primary objectives for the programme is to provide a broad theoretical and practical background in the field of Medical Sciences, enable students to carry out independent medical research and to train as medical laboratory scientist.
Subsequent to completion of a bachelor, students can continue to postgraduate studies: Master of Science (M.Sc.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). Specialization on the following fields; Chemical Pathology, Haematology, Immunology, Human Genetics and Medical Microbiology, start at fourth level of B.Sc. (Med Sci.) throughout to postgraduate studies. Admission criteria of the University apply.
University of Limpopo Medical Sciences Undergraduate Admission Requirements
University of Limpopo Medical Sciences Postgraduate Admission Requirements