Program Overview

Overview

The Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science is a 3.5-year degree that prepares students for a dynamic career as a medical scientist. This clinical role provides critical support to the healthcare team by analyzing patient samples and providing laboratory data to aid in diagnosis and treatment.

Career Outcomes

Graduates are workplace-ready to commence an exciting career in various fields, including:

• Haematology
• Molecular diagnostics
• Clinical biochemistry
• Transfusion science
• Infectious disease
• Anatomical pathology

Some undergraduate students are employed as medical laboratory technicians after two years of study.

Professional Memberships

The Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science is accredited with the Australian Institute of Medical and Clinical Scientists (AIMS). Upon graduation, students are eligible for professional membership of AIMS and can be classified as a Medical Laboratory Scientist. Students are also eligible for free student membership of AIMS, and graduates are eligible for discounted membership.

What You'll Study

To graduate, students must successfully complete 28 units of study, including:

Core Units

• Foundations in Human Anatomy and Physiology A
• Chemistry 1
• Introduction to the Pathology Profession
• Fundamentals of Infectious Diseases
• Foundations in Human Anatomy and Physiology B
• Chemistry 2
• Fundamental Statistics
• Haematology 1
• Clinical Biochemistry 1
• Anatomical Pathology 1
• Transfusion Science
• Medical Microbiology and Parasitology
• Anatomical Pathology 2
• Molecular Diagnostics 1
• Haematology 2
• Molecular Diagnostics 2
• Clinical Biochemistry 2
• Integrative Pathology and Transition to Practice
• Clinical Immunopathology
• Pathology Clinical Placement 1
• Pathology Clinical Placement 2
• Pathology Clinical Placement 3
• Pathology Clinical Placement 4
• Pathology Clinical Placement 5
• Biomolecular Sciences
• Advanced Clinical Microbiology
• Immunology

Recommended Electives

Choose one of the following:

• Human Capabilities for Business
• Ethics in Everyday Life
• Work-Integrated-Learning

Entry Requirements

To be eligible, students must satisfy the following requirements:

• ATAR 65.60
• Sound knowledge in English (Units 3 & 4, C) and General Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
• Recommended study of Biology (Units 3 & 4, C) or Chemistry (Units 3 & 4, C)

English Language Requirements

Students must meet the applicable English language requirements, which include:

• IELTS (Academic) - Minimum overall score of 7.0 and a minimum score of 6.0 in each of the four components

Student Profile

Explore the ATAR/selection rank of students offered a place in this degree:

• Toowoomba: Highest ATAR/selection rank - 94.00, Median ATAR/selection rank - 76.80, Lowest ATAR/selection rank - 69.90
• External: Highest ATAR/selection rank - 74.25, Median ATAR/selection rank - 74.25, Lowest ATAR/selection rank - 74.25

Fees and Scholarships

• Commonwealth supported: AUD 9,536 (indicative annual fee)
• Student Services and Amenities fees may apply
• Residential school costs and placement costs may incur additional expenses

How to Apply

Students can apply to study at UniSQ via the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) website.

Study Dates

Students can select to start their study in Trimester 1 or 2, with application closing dates and orientation/start dates available.

Special Admission Schemes

There are several special admission schemes that use adjustment factors to boost the ATAR or selection rank, improving chances of getting into the preferred degree.

Preparing to Apply

Students should check the entry requirements, organize supporting documents, and check application closing dates before applying.

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