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The Associate Degree has been designed to produce graduates for a technical career in diagnostic pathology laboratories or further study in the field of medical science.

Core topics provide fundamental understanding of a wide-range of biomedical and medical science disciplines including Physiology, Haematology & Transfusion Science, Immunology, Genetics, Virology. It further provides scaffolded opportunities for the development of essential practical laboratory skills.

Option topics provide students with the opportunity to choose how to extend their knowledge through topics  relating to indigenous studies, public health, communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.

The Associate Degree in Medical Science (Laboratory Medicine) additionally prepares graduates for further study in medical science related areas for example the Bachelor of Medical Science (Laboratory Medicine), which is a 4-year program that meets the requirements in the SA Health Allied Professional credentials.

The award of a grade of Fail (F) in the same topic on more than one occasion, may constitute prima facie evidence of unsatisfactory progress for the purposes of the Student Progress Policy.

Failure to complete the course within 4 years, may constitute prima facie evidence of unsatisfactory progress for the purposes of the Student Progress Policy.