Highlights:
Explore specialised concepts in biochemistry, haematology, transfusion and transplantation science, microbiology, pathology, immunology, cytogenetic and molecular pathology, histopathological techniques, quantitative medical science, quality assurance systems, and health informatics.
Gain practical experience in our teaching laboratories using equipment and analysers used in industry practice.
In your final year undertake a semester-long work integrated learning internship in a recognised laboratory.
Longest running course of its kind in South-East Queensland where graduates are eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists.
Why choose this course
This degree was the first of its kind in Queensland and is taught by registered industry professionals with established careers working in pathology laboratories.Our graduates are successful in securing positions nationally and overseas. Your studies will incorporate all areas of clinical pathology including haematology, transfusion science, cytology, biochemistry, microbiology, histology, molecular pathology and immunology, providing you with increased career opportunities.
What to expect:
The Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science is externally accredited by the peak representative body for medical laboratory scientists in Australia, the Australian Institute for Medical and Clinical Scientists. The program contains all the relevant professional units as well as a 16-week professional placement.
Work Integrated Learning:
During this course you will be required to complete 549 hours of professional work placements.
Careers and outcomes
Medical laboratory scientists work in the pathology industry, generally in hospitals or in public or private laboratories. Graduates are also employed in allied health (e.g. assisted fertility clinics) and public health laboratories.Graduates of this course may choose a role in a multidisciplinary setting or can specialise in an area of particular interest, or complete postgraduate studies for a career in research.Professional recognition:
This course is accredited by the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists and graduates will have completed the academic and work placement requirements for admission as a full member.Depending on your employment, you will be eligible to apply for membership of various professional organisations including the Australasian Association for Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine, Australian Society of Microbiology, Australian Society of Cytology, Human Genetics Society of Australasia, Haematology Society of Australia and New Zealand, Australian and New Zealand Society of Blood Transfusion, and Australian Society of Thrombosis and Haemostasis.Possible careers:
Biochemist
Cytologist
Hospital scientist
Medical scientist
Microbiologist
Molecular diagnostics
Pathology scientist
Research scientist
