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Programmes in the School of Laboratory Medicine and Medical Sciences
Bachelor of Medical Science (Anatomy)
KN-W-MBS
The purpose of the degree is to
offer a unique programme in health sciences that allows a wide choice of career specialisation after graduation, requiring core knowledge in Anatomy. Opportunities for graduates exist in medical institutions, research units, tertiary education institutions and
in the food and pharmaceutical industries. The programme extends over six semesters, with many of the Level one modules (over the first two semesters) conducted in the College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science.
Degree Structure
Level One
• Smaller Side of Life
• General Principles of Chemistry • Introductory Physics for Life
Sciences and Agriculture
• Introductory Biochemistry and Microbiology
• Chemical Reactivity
• Mathematics and Statistics for
Natural Sciences
• Life on Earth
• ISTN100 End User Computing
Level Two
• Introduction to Anatomy and
Neuroanatomy
• Introduction to Biomolecules
• Anatomy of the Head, Neck and
Back
• Bioenergetics and Integrated
Metabolism
• Electives modules from:
» Microbiology » Zoology
» Pharmacology
Level Three
• Anatomy of the Upper Lower Limbs
• Anatomy of the Trunk and
Embryology
• Electives modules from:
» Biochemistry » Microbiology » Zoology
» Pharmacology
Programme curriculum may be subject to change.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
NSC-Deg with APS of 30, with English (HL/ FAL), LO, Mathematics, Life Sciences and Physical Sciences at level 4. Closing date: 30 September 2024.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
031 260 4377/4462
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