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Course Overview
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Course Content
Molecular Basis of Life
Year 1 core topic covering molecular biology foundations.
Chemistry Skills for Medical Scientists
Year 1 core topic in chemistry relevant to medical science.
Human Physiology
Year 1 core topic covering physiology.
Histology
Year 1 core topic in tissue science.
Cell Biology
Year 1 core topic in cell biology.
Virology
Year 2 core topic covering viruses and viral diseases.
Biochemistry
Year 2 core topic covering biochemistry of human disease.
Molecular Biology Skills for Medical Scientists
Year 2 core topic in advanced molecular biology.
Genetics
Year 2 core topic covering human molecular genetics.
Immunology and Infectious Diseases
Year 2 core topic in immunology and infectious diseases.
Haematology and Transfusion Science
Year 2 core topic covering haematology and blood transfusion.
Common Questions
You'll study core biological, chemical and medical science topics while developing practical laboratory skills used in diagnostic testing. Subjects cover areas such as molecular biology, physiology, histology, biochemistry, haematology, immunology and infectious diseases.
The Associate Degree is a two-year program focused on core laboratory skills and foundational medical science knowledge (not an AIMS-accredited course). The Bachelor's degree is an AIMS-accredited four-year course that includes a 26-week work-integrated learning component.
The course is delivered in person at Flinders University's Bedford Park campus, with hands-on training in purpose-built teaching labs located alongside Flinders Medical Centre, preparing you for real laboratory work from your first semester.
The Guaranteed Entry ATAR is 65.00. Other entry options include a STAT score of 150.0, a GPA of 4.0, or a TAFE/VET Certificate IV or above. There are no prerequisites or assumed knowledge requirements. Alternative pathways are also available for students without an ATAR.
Graduates can pursue roles such as Medical Laboratory Technician, Laboratory Technician, or Technical Officer. Potential employers include SA Pathology, Clinpath, Australian Clinical Labs, and private and public pathology labs. The degree also offers a clear pathway to further study in the Bachelor of Medical Science (Laboratory Medicine).
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