Program Overview

Overview of the Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine

The Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine is a four-year course that allows students to pursue a specific area of interest by selecting one of three streams: Biomedical Science, Genetics and Molecular Biology, or Forensic Biology and Toxicology. In the fourth year, students participate in Murdoch's Work Integrated Learning, applying their knowledge in a workplace environment.

Structure of the Course

The course consists of 96 credit points, with 84 credit points of required units and 12 credit points of specified elective units. The required units include:

• BMS100: Succeeding in Science
• BMS102: Introduction to Medical Laboratory Science
• MAS183: Statistical Data Analysis
• CHE140: Fundamentals of Chemistry
• BMS101: Introduction to The Human Body
• BIO152: Cell Biology
• BMS107: Foundations of Vertebrate Form and Function
• CHE144: Foundations of Chemistry
• BIO282: Molecular Biology
• BMS212: Medical Microbiology
• BMS221: Histology and Histotechnology
• BMS211: Medical Immunology
• BIO247: Biochemistry
• BMS218: Haematology
• BMS324: Clinical Microbiology I
• BMS314: Pathological Basis of Disease
• BMS327: Diagnostic Genomics
• BMS322: Clinical Immunology
• BMS323: Clinical Biochemistry I
• BMS326: Clinical Haematology I
• BMS325: Histopathology
• BMS423: Clinical Biochemistry II
• BMS424: Clinical Microbiology II
• BMS426: Clinical Haematology II
• BMS431: Laboratory Medicine Practice I
• BMS432: Laboratory Medicine Practice II

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for the course, students must meet the minimum academic and English requirements. The minimum academic requirements include:

• Successful completion of 2 units at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA)
• Successful completion of a Murdoch University Preparation Course (MUPC) or a Foundation Studies Course with a final mark of 50% or higher in all subjects
• Successful completion of an enabling or bridging course at another Australian university

The minimum English requirements include:

• Successful completion of 2 units at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA)
• A STAT Written English score of 140 or higher
• Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following: English ATAR, Literature ATAR, or English as an Additional Dialect (EALD) ATAR

Fees and Scholarships

The course fees vary depending on the level of study and the year of commencement. The estimated, indicative fee covers tuition fees only, and certain additional fees and charges may apply. Students may be eligible for scholarships, including the International Welcome Scholarship, which offers between $8,000 and $11,000.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine can pursue a range of roles in public or private diagnostic pathology, research, or working in laboratories as a technician. Careers may include:

• Medical Scientist
• Technical Officer
• Laboratory Technician
• Research Scientist
• Medical Representative

Professional Accreditation

The Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine is professionally accredited by the Australian Institute of Medical and Clinical Scientists (AIMS). Graduates from courses professionally accredited by AIMS are preferentially employed by the diagnostic pathology sector.