The Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS) programme is a comprehensive four-year degree designed to produce competent medical laboratory scientists who are vital to the healthcare system. The programme includes a robust curriculum that blends foundational sciences, specialised laboratory courses, and hands-on clinical training. Courses include Clinical Biochemistry, Microbiology, Haematology, Histopathology, Immunology, Molecular Diagnostics, Cytology and Transfusion Medicine. Practical training is conducted in teaching laboratories and through clinical placements in healthcare settings, ensuring students gain real-world experience.

1.	Pass in Fiji Year 13 Certificate Examination or equivalent with a minimum aggregate mark of 280 out of 400 with a 50% pass in English and best three subjects: Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Studies, and OR.
2.	Pass in full Foundation Science programme with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 out of 4.5 or 3.2 out of 5.0 with a pass in English and the best three subjects: Mathematics, Biology, Physics Computer Science and Chemistry OR. 
3.	Applicants who have completed BSc (major in Chemistry or Biology) should have a minimum GPA of 2.5 out of 4.5 or 2.53 out of 5.0 OR. 
4.	Pass in full Health Professionals Foundation Science programme with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 out of 4.5 or 3.2 out of 5.0.
5.	Graduates with a Certificate in Clinical Laboratory Technology (CCLT) with a GPA of 2.67 out of 5.0 OR.
6.	Graduates with CCLT attaining a GPA of less than 2.67 out of 5.0 shall be offered an entrance theory exam and must obtain a minimum pass of 65% OR.
7.	Regional and international applicants will need qualifications assessed by Pacific Community (SPC)’s Educational Quality and Assessment Programme (EQAP- SPC) OR.
8.	Other than the fresh School leavers, alternative entry criteria may be considered by the Dean or Dean authorized teaching staff. This includes graduates of Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT) and other applicants who are able to demonstrate their ability to succeed in this programme on the basis of documented relevant work experience and a recommendation letter (from Employers) and/or prior learning may be considered for placement. The Dean or Dean authorized teaching staff may require such an applicant to sit for any specific or general examination as a prerequisite for any such enrolment or may restrict enrolment only to certain prescribed courses that must be passed to progress further, as per the University Academic & Student Regulations (UASR 4.4 pg. 19). 
9.	English Proficiency: Applicants from countries outside the Pacific, where English is not their first language, are recommended to sit and pass an English language proficiency test such as IELTS (overall Band 7.0) or equivalent. Applicants requiring an English proficiency test are to refer to the CMNHS Student Admission Guideline 2020. 

**90% will be from applicants who completed Y13CE or equivalent and 10% from alternative entry (prior learning or mature entrants, with an 80% local and 20% regional quota. If the regional quota is not met, then it will be replaced by the local students.