Medical Laboratory Scientist

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Analyses blood, tissue and other samples to help diagnose disease, monitor treatment and support medical research. Explore current demand, important skills and estimated junior, mid-level and senior salaries, plus 2 linked programmes across 2 universities. Enter your subjects and marks to discover which linked programmes you may qualify for.

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Career overview

What does a Medical Laboratory Scientist do?

Analyses blood, tissue and other samples to help diagnose disease, monitor treatment and support medical research.

Demand level: Very High

Earning potential

Estimated annual salaries

JuniorR280 000 p.a.Mid-levelR420 000 p.a.SeniorR620 000 p.a.

Salary figures are estimates and may vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

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Skills linked to this career

Attention to detail · EssentialBiology · EssentialLaboratory testing · EssentialQuality control · EssentialData interpretation · Important

Study routes

Programmes linked to this career

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BHSc in Medical Laboratory Sciences — Cape Peninsula University of Technology

MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE — University of Johannesburg

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BHSc in Medical Laboratory Sciences →MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE →

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Universities to explore

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Cape Peninsula University of Technology →University of Johannesburg →

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What does a Medical Laboratory Scientist do?

Analyses blood, tissue and other samples to help diagnose disease, monitor treatment and support medical research.

What skills are important for this career?

Important skills include Attention to detail, Biology, Laboratory testing, Quality control, Data interpretation.

What salary can I expect?

VX provides junior, mid-level and senior annual salary estimates. Actual earnings vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

Which programmes can lead to this career?

2 linked programmes are currently available in the VX database. Use Course Match to see which ones fit your subjects and marks.