Students are prepared for careers in the various disciplines of Biomedical Technology by means of theoretical and practical tuition in the clinical subjects Blood Transfusion Technology, Chemical Pathology, Cellular Pathology, Haematology and Microbiology.

Graduate medical technologists may specialise in one of the following disciplines once they have completed the programme: Histopathology, Cytopathology, Blood Transfusion Technology, Chemical Pathology, Haematology, Microbiology, Clinical Pathology, Virology, or Immunology

As sophisticated equipment and techniques are used for the accurate diagnosis of disease, a medical technologist must acquire a sound understanding of the procedures employed and obtain a high level of competence in order to perform the analytical procedures accurately.

Qualified medical technologists are employed in laboratories in Blood Transfusion Services, private pathology practices, the National Health Laboratory Services, the Medical Research Council, forensic laboratories, veterinary practices and other disciplines such as pharmaceutical companies.

Opportunities also exist for medical technologists to become involved in research at academic institutions. Registered medical technologists may also apply for a license to practice in a private capacity in their own laboratories.

Note
Prospective medical technologists must complete a one-year internship at a registered training laboratory after obtaining their National Diploma in Biomedical Technology. They must also pass the examination of the Professional Board of Medical Technologists before registering as technologists.