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Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
4 years full-time; 8 years part-time
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Location
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Placements
Yes
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ATAR
65
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Inherent Requirements
No
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score 6.0
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
BMedLabSc
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Course code
3007322
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Credit points
384
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Equivalent units
32
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Indicative Fee
Overview
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GA1: Intellectual rigour Apply evidence-based concepts to explain the physiological, environmental and social determinants of human health and disease, in individuals and as applicable to public health matters. Demonstrate the highest standard of scientific and academic integrity, ethical conduct and legal requirements in the medical science profession. |
GA2: Creativity Adapt to unpredictable and complex problems through critical reasoning and problem-solving skills in all professional disciplines of medical science, individually and in collaboration. |
GA3: Ethical practice Critically evaluate scientific investigations, and safely and accurately generate, analyse, interpret and report results in all professional disciplines of medical science. |
GA4: Knowledge of a discipline Demonstrate professional knowledge, efficiency and attributes in health states, disease diagnosis and research across all professional disciplines of medical science. |
GA5: Lifelong learning Demonstrate well-developed judgement and responsibility in self-directed learning and reflective practice for professional development in the medical science profession. |
GA6: Communication and social skills Communicate in verbal and written forms effectively and professionally in all disciplines of medical science and broader health field. |
GA7: Cultural competence Demonstrate social and cultural diversity and respect for the identity of all people in all professional settings. |
To practice as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, students must successfully complete the Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science, including 560 hours of medical laboratory placement embedded in the second and fourth years of the program.
Students progress to clinical and advanced studies in biochemistry, immunohaematology, infectious disease, histopathology and genetic pathology.
| Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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| Gold Coast | Term 1 , Term 3 | N/A | N/A |
Career Outcomes
The University is seeking accreditation from the Australian Institute of Medical and Clinical Scientists (AIMS) in 2025.
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Course requirements
To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science, students must complete the equivalent of 32 units (384 credit points), comprising:
- 27 core units (348 credit points); and
- 2 option units (24 credit points); and
- 1 elective unit (12 credit points).
Professional Experience Learning
This course includes professional experience learning. Pre-requisites to meet national and state-based regulatory requirements, as detailed on Faculty of Health Professional Experience page must be met prior to attending professional experience placement. All professional experience learning hours must be completed and professional behaviour and conduct must be demonstrated.
Inherent Requirements
Inherent Requirements apply to this course as defined on the Student Equity & Inclusion website. Students who have a disability or health condition which may impact on their ability to meet these requirements are encouraged to visit the Student Equity & Inclusion website for further information and contact details.
Entry requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
Language requirements
To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science, students must complete the equivalent of 32 units (384 credit points), comprising:
- 27 core units (348 credit points); and
- 2 option units (24 credit points); and
- 1 elective unit (12 credit points).
Professional Experience Learning
This course includes professional experience learning. Pre-requisites to meet national and state-based regulatory requirements, as detailed on Faculty of Health Professional Experience page must be met prior to attending professional experience placement. All professional experience learning hours must be completed and professional behaviour and conduct must be demonstrated.
Inherent Requirements
Inherent Requirements apply to this course as defined on the Student Equity & Inclusion website. Students who have a disability or health condition which may impact on their ability to meet these requirements are encouraged to visit the Student Equity & Inclusion website for further information and contact details.
Course structure
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Notes | ||||||||||||||||||
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Complete the following to satisfy the Requirements of the Award |
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First Year |
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| HLTH1004 | The Reflective Learner and Health Science Scholar |
Term1,3
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| HLTH1001 | Introduction to Science for Health Professions |
Term1,3,5
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| HBIO1009 | Introductory Anatomy and Physiology |
Term2,5
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| CHEM1001 | Chemistry |
Term2,4
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| HBIO1010 | Integrated Anatomy and Physiology |
Summer Term
Term3
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| BIOL1006 | Introduction to Medical Science |
Term3
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| STAT2001 | Foundations of Evidence for Health Science Practitioners |
Term1,4
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| BIOL2007 | Biochemistry |
Term2,4
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||
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Second Year |
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| CHEM2002 | Organic Chemistry |
Term1
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| MICR2001 | Microbiology |
Term1
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| HBIO2005 | Human Pathophysiology |
Term2
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| BIOL2002 | Molecular Genetics |
Term2
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| BIOL2012 | Introductory Histopathology and Cytopathology |
Summer Term
Term3
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| BIOL2008 | Haematology I |
Term3
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| BIOL2006 | Clinical Biochemistry |
Term4
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| BIOL3002 | Professional Experience in the Biomedical Setting |
Dual Term4
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||
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Third Year |
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| PBHL2001 | Epidemiology |
Term1
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| PHAR2001 | Introductory Pharmacology |
Term1,3,5
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| MEDC2001 | Immunology |
Term2
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| STAT1002 | Scientific Data Management and Analysis |
Term3
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| MICR2002 | Clinical Microbiology |
Term3
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| INDG2001 | Health and Indigenous Australian Peoples |
Term2,4
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Fourth Year |
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| BIOL3003 | Haematology II |
Term1
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| BIOL3004 | Advanced Histopathology and Cytopathology |
Term1
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| BIOL3005 | Genetic Pathology |
Term2
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| MEDC2002 | Transfusion Science |
Term2
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| Elective Unit - select any University-wide Elective | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| BIOL3006 | Integrated Pathology |
Dual Term3
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Note 1:
Triple-weighted unit
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Notes | |||
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Core Units |
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| HLTH1004 | The Reflective Learner and Health Science Scholar | ||||
| HLTH1001 | Introduction to Science for Health Professions | ||||
| HBIO1009 | Introductory Anatomy and Physiology | ||||
| CHEM1001 | Chemistry | ||||
| HBIO1010 | Integrated Anatomy and Physiology | ||||
| BIOL1006 | Introduction to Medical Science | ||||
| STAT2001 | Foundations of Evidence for Health Science Practitioners | ||||
| BIOL2007 | Biochemistry | ||||
| MICR2001 | Microbiology | ||||
| BIOL2002 | Molecular Genetics | ||||
| HBIO2005 | Human Pathophysiology | ||||
| BIOL2008 | Haematology I | ||||
| BIOL2012 | Introductory Histopathology and Cytopathology | ||||
| BIOL2006 | Clinical Biochemistry | ||||
| BIOL3002 | Professional Experience in the Biomedical Setting | ||||
| PHAR2001 | Introductory Pharmacology | ||||
| PBHL2001 | Epidemiology | ||||
| MEDC2001 | Immunology | ||||
| STAT1002 | Scientific Data Management and Analysis | ||||
| CHEM2002 | Organic Chemistry | ||||
| MICR2002 | Clinical Microbiology | ||||
| INDG2001 | Health and Indigenous Australian Peoples | ||||
| BIOL3003 | Haematology II | ||||
| BIOL3004 | Advanced Histopathology and Cytopathology | ||||
| BIOL3005 | Genetic Pathology | ||||
| MEDC2002 | Transfusion Science | ||||
| BIOL3006 | Integrated Pathology | Note 1 | |||
Elective Unit |
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| Select one (1) unit from the undergraduate university-wide electives | |||||