Courses required to become a Laboratory Technician in South Africa
This site currently lists 12 courses across 8 South African institutions (7 public universities and 1 private institution) that lead to becoming a Laboratory Technician: 1 Higher Certificate, 5 Bachelor's Degrees and 6 Diplomas. Entry requirements, subject choices and admission scores differ by institution and by qualification type, so it is worth comparing more than one route below before deciding where to apply. This career falls under our Natural & Physical Sciences course category.
Where to study to become a Laboratory Technician in South Africa
The 7 public universities and 1 private institution listed below each offer at least one course that leads toward a career as a Laboratory Technician. Admission requirements differ by institution, so check the Grade 12 subjects and admission score on each course page before applying.
Universities that Offer Courses for Laboratory Technicians (7)
11 courses across 7 universities lead toward a career as a Laboratory Technician, including the Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences) and Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences) (Extended). Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.
Private Colleges that Offer Courses for Laboratory Technicians (1)
One option here: the Higher Certificate in Bioscience at Eduvos. See its exact admission requirements in the course list below.
Available courses to study towards becoming a Laboratory Technician
12 courses