Pathology Laboratory Scientist

Tests blood, tissue and other specimens to help diagnose disease, monitor treatment and support medical decisions. Explore current demand, important skills and estimated junior, mid-level and senior salaries, plus 1 linked programme across 1 university. Enter your subjects and marks to discover which linked programmes you may qualify for.

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Career overview

What does a Pathology Laboratory Scientist do?

Tests blood, tissue and other specimens to help diagnose disease, monitor treatment and support medical decisions.

Demand level: High

Earning potential

Estimated annual salaries

JuniorR300 000 p.a.Mid-levelR460 000 p.a.SeniorR650 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 · EssentialBiosafety · EssentialLaboratory analysis · EssentialQuality control · EssentialData interpretation · Important
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Programmes linked to this career

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BHSc in Medical Laboratory Sciences — Cape Peninsula University of Technology

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What does a Pathology Laboratory Scientist do?

Tests blood, tissue and other specimens to help diagnose disease, monitor treatment and support medical decisions.

What skills are important for this career?

Important skills include Attention to detail, Biosafety, Laboratory analysis, 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?

1 linked programme is currently available in the VX database. Use Course Match to see which ones fit your subjects and marks.