Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science

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. Take your career overseas As the only Australian medical science degree with international accreditation, this program opens global career pathways, allowing you to work in the UK and other Commonwealth countries after graduation and giving you the flexibility to take your skills wherever your career leads you. *Jobs and Skills Australia Honours The Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (Honours) (2116) is available through an additional year of study. Related degrees Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (Honours) – 2116 Progression is dependent upon satisfying admission requirements. Program accreditation The Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science has been accredited by the Australian Institute of Medical and Clinical Scientists and is the only degree in Australia accredited by the internationally recognised Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) , supporting recognition of your degree in the UK and other Commonwealth countries. Professional recognition The Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS) and the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) recognises graduates of this award. Attendance information This program is offered full-time and on-campus. If you commence in Trimester 2 you will be required to undertake compulsory study in Trimester 3 in the first year of the program. If you are an International student on a student visa, you must ensure that you enrol in a way that will allow you to complete your enrolment within the expected program duration as stated on your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE). The recommended study load for international student in each compulsory trimester is 40CP. Managing Study Interruptions Leave of Absence Taking a leave of absence from this program is permitted, subject to conditions outlined in the Enrolment Procedure . Student story Lucas Catel Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science Lucas chose this degree because it offered numerous pathways that aligned with his future goals. "The Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science provided options for further study, as well as strong prospects for finding a job straight after university." Work-integrated learning Laboratory work and research projects will provide you with a significant time spent in a professional workspace to develop technical knowledge and skills appropriate for work in research or commercial laboratories. All students will undertake 560 hours of clinical placement in the fourth year of the program. As part of 4001MSC Clinical Placement I you will complete Enhancing Employability for Medical Laboratory Students and will earn a digital badge for your demonstrated knowledge of ISO15189 laboratory accreditation and total quality management in clinical laboratories. Pathways to further study Graduates may wish to advance their study in the Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (Honours) (2116) or Master of Health and Medical Research (5763) Professional Practice requirements There are placements associated with this program and before undertaking professional experience placements, all students in this program are required to have completed the following by the end of their first trimester of study: Vaccinations and Health Tests Licenses and Certificates Online Training Health Placement Requirements Students should refer to the checklist of professional practice requirements for their Health discipline on the Health Placement Support Hub for full details of the requirements regarding professional placement to ensure that they meet eligibility for placement.