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Minimum 2 years, up to a maximum of 5 years
On-campus
Full time / Part time · Approximately three hours of practical lab work per week per unit
Semester 1
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
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 Molecular Biology
Accommodates students with varied prior knowledge of molecular biology with an introductory module on basic molecular biology concepts and then focuses on medical molecular genetics, providing detailed study of genetic mutations, inheritance patterns of genetic diseases and laboratory methods.
Haematology 1
Study of blood cells, the blood-forming organs, and some blood diseases, including their aetiology, diagnosis, monitoring and treatment. Covers normal haemopoiesis, routine haematological screening procedures, and recognition of abnormalities.
General and Medical Microbiology
Explores how bacterial characteristics can be used as part of an identification strategy in a clinical microbiology laboratory, including how bacteria regulate their behaviour, communicate and multiply using various metabolic and genetic regulation.
Clinical Chemistry 1
Develops expertise in the application and critical evaluation of biochemical investigations in the clinical laboratory. Covers quality assurance processes including internal and external quality control, and advanced laboratory and analytical technical skills.
Anatomical Pathology
Develops understanding of the pathological processes that underlie various human diseases at a cellular, tissue and organ level. Histopathological methods and microscopic recognition are used to demonstrate disease processes such as inflammation, fibrosis and neoplasia.
Haematology 2
Integrates and extends prior knowledge and skills about the laboratory differentiation of normal and abnormal haematological health conditions gained in CXA631 Haematology 1. Systematically investigates the causes, laboratory investigations and treatment of anaemia.
Medical Microbiology A
Introduces diagnostic medical bacteriology. Skills taught include processing of clinical specimens, recognition of normal microbiota, identification of pathogens and undertaking appropriate antimicrobial susceptibility tests.
Clinical Chemistry 2
Builds on foundational knowledge in Clinical Chemistry and extends theoretical and practical capability in clinical biochemistry. Investigates biochemical and physiological changes associated with disease and how these changes are detected, validated and interpreted through laboratory methods.
Common Questions
In your final semester, you will complete a 16-week Professional Experience Placement (PEP) in a diagnostic pathology laboratory. This is a key part of the course and a requirement of accreditation with the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS). Your placement must be in a laboratory accredited by the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) and must last no less than one academic semester. The University will support you in finding and preparing for your placement, including connecting you with a host laboratory and supervisor. Please note that during your placement, you will need to cover your own accommodation, transport and living expenses.
Yes, the Master of Laboratory Medicine is accredited by the Australian Institute of Medical and Clinical Scientists (AIMS). Graduates meet the requirements for Graduate membership of AIMS and can progress to full membership on the completion of 2 years postgraduate medical laboratory experience. For those wishing to apply to migrate to Australia under the General Skilled Migration visa categories, graduates are classified as a Medical Laboratory Scientist ANZSCO 234611 and are eligible for Professional membership of AIMS without sitting additional exams.
From your first semester, you will take part in hands-on laboratory work that reflects real diagnostic settings. Each unit includes approximately three hours of practical lab work per week. With a maximum student-to-staff ratio of 20 to 1, you will have more time to practise using industry-standard equipment and receive individual guidance. Recent facility upgrades include a biochemistry analyser, haematology analyser, coagulation analyser, and PCR analysis system, all available for use during your studies.
The course has a minimum duration of 2 years and a maximum of 5 years. It is available to study as both part-time or full-time, and is located at the Launceston campus with intake in Semester 1.
Yes. If you are interested in laboratory medicine but don't yet have an undergraduate degree, the University of Tasmania offers a four-year combined Bachelor of Biomedicine/Master of Laboratory Medicine as a pathway to studying postgraduate Laboratory Medicine.
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