Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Science

Course Overview

In just two years become an entry-level medical laboratory technician and gain employment in Australia’s expanding pathology industry, working in hospital and private pathology laboratories. Learn to perform tests on blood and other bodily fluids and tissues, assisting clinicians in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases and clinical disorders. Receive full credit towards the Bachelor of Biomedical Science which you can complete with one additional year of study.

In this program you will:

• Conduct clinical investigations on human diseases

• Develop technical skills in haematology, histology, biochemistry, clinical chemistry, blood banking, and medical microbiology

• Receive training by laboratory scientists and technicians to handle human specimens

General Eligibility

ATAR/Rank: 60

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).