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Course Overview
Make an impact as a medical scientist. Play a vital role in improving patient health by conducting diagnostic tests and recommending treatment options. As a medical scientist, you will perform tests on blood, tissues and other bodily fluids to help doctors diagnose a range of diseases, including glandular fever, diabetes, swine flu and cancer. You could also contribute to the success of clinical trials and advance healthcare innovations that will shape the future of medicine.
Highlights of studying the Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science
Build your knowledge in core subjects like chemistry, cell biology, anatomy and physiology to understand how the body works in health and disease.
From second year, focus on specialised areas and learn how to diagnose diseases while building deeper knowledge in lab science.
In your final year, put your skills into practice with full-time clinical placements where you'll work on real medical cases and graduate job ready.
Enter a booming job market, projected to grow over 6.5 per cent by 2028*.
Hands-on experience across every area of medical laboratory science
Gain practical experience across all six key areas of the discipline: blood transfusion and immunology, clinical biochemistry, haematology, histopathology, microbiology and molecular diagnosis. This broad foundation ensures you are well-prepared for diagnostic work and diverse roles in healthcare, including hospital and private pathology labs, public health, blood transfusion services and research institutions.
Where You Can Study
Brisbane
Level 8, 333 Ann Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000
Student Information
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Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Australian Institute of Medical and Clinical Scientists (AIMS)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
AIMS
Common Questions
The Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science at Griffith University has a duration of 208 weeks (approximately 4 years).
Yes, the Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science includes a mandatory work component of 560 total hours, structured as approximately 46.70 hours per week over 12 weeks.
The estimated total course cost for international students is AU$170,017, which includes tuition fees of AU$166,000 and non-tuition fees of AU$4,017.
The Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science is offered at Griffith University's Gold Coast campus in Queensland, Australia. The campus location is owned and operated by the provider.
To be eligible for extended Post-Study Work Rights, a course must meet several criteria including being a registered Skills Level 1 qualification with a duration of 92 weeks or greater, with a narrow Field of Education aligning with the Skills Level 1 priority list. This course is a Bachelor Degree of 208 weeks duration, so it may qualify, but eligibility is reviewed yearly and requires at least one active enrolment at review time. Contact ESOS-PolicyTeam@education.gov.au for confirmed eligibility information.
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