Start working sooner – UniSQ’s Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science is a 3.5 year degree (one of the shortest qualifications of its kind in Australia and New Zealand) and is accredited by the Australian Institute of Medical and Clinical Scientists (AIMS).
With UniSQ, your work integrated learning and clinical placements start with a pre-analytical placement in your first year of study. Clinical placements provide real-world experience in pathology laboratories and opportunities to enhance your employability. Our graduate medical laboratory scientists are workplace ready to commence an exciting career in haematology, molecular diagnostics, clinical biochemistry, transfusion science, infectious disease, anatomical pathology and more. In fact, some of our undergraduate students are employed as medical laboratory technicians after two years of study.
This degree was designed in collaboration with Pathology Queensland and the UniSQ Medical Laboratory Science Industry Advisory Panel to ensure that course content is reflective of current industry needs and in-demand skills. Develop the specialised skills required to process patient tissue samples for diagnosis of diseases, such as cancer, and determine the compatibility of blood products for patients requiring transfusion.
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Delivery mode
This course is available in the following study modes:
Locations
487-535 West St, Darling Heights 4350
Entry Requirements
You must meet ONE of the following requirements:
Completed Year 12 (ATAR optional) with ATAR score 65.60 or equivalent.
ATAR/RANK: 65.60
Pre-requisites
To study this degree we assume you have sound knowledge in:
- English (Units 3 & 4, C), and
- General Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
Course fees
Course fee
$110,320
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Related career opportunities
This course will prepare you for the following roles.
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