Nust explores SADC placements for deregistered students
The Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) is seeking placements in SADC region universities for 55 medical laboratory science students due to local training capacity constraints. The university is working to balance student intake with regulatory requirements for professional training.
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This highlights the challenges of scaling professional education in developing nations and the necessity of regional cooperation to meet workforce demands.
The Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) is exploring opportunities to place 55 medical laboratory sciences students at universities within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region following constraints on professional training capacity.
Nust spokesperson Cindy van Wyk says the 2025 intake into the bachelor of medical laboratory sciences programme was the largest since its inception in 2008, with 150 students enrolled.
“The size of the cohort placed significant pressure on the practical training capacity required for the programme, particularly regarding work-integrated learning (WIL).
“This placed additional strain on available training placements, laboratory facilities, and professional supervision,” Van Wyk says.
This comes after more than 120 medical laboratory sciences students raised concerns over their academic progression amid limited WIL placements, with the Namibia National Students Organisation (Nanso) calling on Nust and relevant authorities to provide written clarity on their placements and future.
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