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4 Years
On Campus and Online, with compulsory residential schools in Rockhampton for many units
On Campus / Online / Full-time / Part-time
Term 2, 2026 | Term 1, 2027 | Term 2, 2027
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Australian Institute of Medical and Clinical Scientists (AIMS)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
AIMS
Course Content
Human Anatomy and Physiology 1
Professional Practice in Medical Sciences
Atoms, Molecules and Matter
Microbiology
Human Anatomy and Physiology 2
Foundations of Biochemistry
Foundations of Immunology
Measurement and Evaluation in Health Science
Work Integrated Learning
180 hours of work placement. Student learning supported by clinical supervisors on-site and academics at CQUniversity.
Advanced Work Integrated Learning
180 hours of work placement. Student learning supported by clinical supervisors on-site and academics at CQUniversity.
Specialised Work Integrated Learning
200 hours of work placement. Student learning supported by clinical supervisors on-site and academics at CQUniversity.
Common Questions
Yes, the Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (Honours) is fully accredited by the Australian Institute of Medical and Clinical Scientists (AIMS) until December 31st, 2028, and will be aligned with the next accreditation for CM18, also expiring 31 December 2028.
Throughout the course, you will complete three placements totalling 560 hours in an accredited pathology laboratory. For full-time students, these are: 180 hours in Year 2 (Term 2), 180 hours in Year 3 (Term 2), and 200 hours in Year 4 (Term 2). Placements are located throughout Queensland, and while CQU aims to keep you close to home, travel may be required at your own cost.
Yes, many units in the course have compulsory residential schools in Rockhampton to ensure students acquire the technical skills of the Medical Laboratory Scientist.
The indicative first-year fee for 2026 is $11,522 for a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP). This course has Commonwealth Supported Places available, and as a domestic student you will be offered a CSP provided you meet CSP eligibility requirements, meaning you only pay the student contribution rather than full tuition fees.
Yes, this course does permit you to defer your offer and commence at a later date. You can learn more about the offer process on CQUniversity's website.
Application
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Step 02
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Step 03
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