Course Overview

About This Course

The Master of Laboratory Medicine is a postgraduate coursework degree offered by RMIT University (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology) in the field of laboratory medicine and health sciences.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Bundoora

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

For postgraduate coursework degrees, applicants must meet minimum English language requirements through one of the following pathways:
VCE: A study score of at least 30 in Units 3 & 4 English as an Additional Language (EAL) or at least 25 in Units 3 & 4 English, Literature or English Language.
Australian Interstate Year 12 or NCEA Level 3: Achieve a study score in an English course deemed equivalent to those listed above; for NCEA Level 3, applicants must have achieved 18 credits in equivalent courses.
Equivalent Overseas Year 12: Completed an equivalent English course with the required study scores.
STAT: Achieve an overall score of at least 156 or a verbal reasoning sub-score of 155.
Post-Secondary study: Satisfactory completion of 2 undergraduate level courses equivalent to at least 24 RMIT University credit points; or satisfactory completion of an AQF accredited award at certificate IV or above (or equivalent).
Professional work experience: Demonstrated at least 2 years of professional work experience in an occupation requiring English language proficiency, supported by an employer statement on official letterhead confirming English as the language of business, duration of employment, roles and responsibilities, nature of work, scale of organisation, and whether the company deals internationally.
English language proficiency tests (postgraduate): IELTS (Academic) 6.5 (no band less than 6.0); TOEFL iBT overall 79 (min. 13 Reading, 12 Listening, 18 Speaking, 21 Writing); PTE (Academic) 58 (no communication band less than 50); C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency 176 (no less than 169 in any component).

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Australian Institute of Medical and Clinical Scientists (AIMS)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

AIMS

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What English language test scores do I need to enter the Master of Laboratory Medicine at RMIT?

For postgraduate degrees at RMIT, the standard minimum English language requirements are: IELTS (Academic) overall 6.5 with no band less than 6.0; TOEFL iBT overall 79 (minimum 13 Reading, 12 Listening, 18 Speaking, 21 Writing); PTE (Academic) 58 with no communication band less than 50; or C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency 176 with no less than 169 in any component.

Can professional work experience satisfy the English language entry requirement for the Master of Laboratory Medicine?

Yes. For postgraduate coursework programs at RMIT, applicants can meet the English language requirement by demonstrating at least 2 years of professional work experience in an occupation requiring English language proficiency, supported by a statement from their employer on official letterhead confirming that English is the language of business, along with details of employment duration, roles and responsibilities, nature of work, and the scale of the organisation.

Can I meet the English language requirements through prior study instead of a language test?

Yes. Domestic applicants can meet postgraduate English language requirements through satisfactory completion of 2 undergraduate level courses equivalent to at least 24 RMIT University credit points, or satisfactory completion of an AQF accredited award at certificate IV or above (or equivalent), provided the teaching and assessment was entirely in English.

Is IELTS General accepted for entry into the Master of Laboratory Medicine at RMIT?

No. RMIT does not accept IELTS (General) for admission into its university programs. Only IELTS (Academic) or IELTS (Academic) One Skill Retake is accepted for English language proficiency purposes.

Application

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Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level — Intern / PGY1 (0-2 years)AUD $70,000 to $95,000 per year

Early Career — Resident / Registrar (2-5 years)AUD $95,000 to $160,000 per year

Mid-Level — GP / Junior Specialist (5-10 years)AUD $160,000 to $300,000 per year

Career Paths

Intern / Postgraduate Year 1 (PGY1) DoctorResident Medical Officer (RMO)General Practitioner (GP)Rural GeneralistEmergency Medicine Physician

Key Skills

Clinical diagnosis and patient assessmentMedical history taking and physical examinationEvidence-based clinical reasoning and decision-makingPharmacology and safe prescribing practicesProcedural and surgical skills

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