Overview

This programme in Medical Laboratory Sciences at the Namibia University of Science and Technology will enable students to to organise laboratory operations in clinical diagnostic laboratories in accordance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP). Students will be able to integrate laboratory tests and results with pathophysiological conditions and conduct supervised research based on sound scientific principles.

Career Possibilities:

Graduates register with the Allied Health Professions Council as Medical Laboratory Scientists.

Job opportunities include working at clinical laboratories, food industry, water analysis, etc.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mathematics

Biology

Physiology

Physical Science

English

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00

More details

Mature Age Entry: 12 September (no late applications will be considered)

Language

English

Credits

511 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Windhoek, Namibia

Disciplines

Medicine View 3 other Bachelors in Medicine in Namibia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

In addition to meeting the University’s minimum admission requirements as outlined in the general rules, candidates must have a total of 18 points on the evaluation scale for Physical Science, Mathematics and Biology, in a combination of symbols on NSSC Higher or Ordinary Level or both. No symbol for any one or more of the subjects may be lower than a C on Ordinary Level or a 4 on Higher Level. Candidates must further have obtained at least a D on Ordinary Level for English.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

49120 NAD / year

≈ 49120 NAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

49120 NAD / year

≈ 49120 NAD / year

Additional Details

2nd year: 45,080

3rd year: 34,280

4th year: 21,230

Living costs

Windhoek

Namibia

10175 - 12578 NAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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