Associate Degree in Medical Science (Laboratory Medicine)

Associate Degree

Be at the forefront of healthcare research and medical science.

Key details

Degree Type

Associate Degree

Duration

2 years full-time

Course Code

249041, 110759D

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Mar, Jul

Domestic Fees

$8,944 per year

International Fees

$41,400 per year

About this course

Study an Associate Degree in Medical Science (Laboratory Medicine) at Flinders

Be at the forefront of healthcare research and medical science.

Become job-ready, faster. Equip yourself with practical knowledge and skills to broaden opportunities for a career in diagnostic pathology as a Medical Laboratory Technician.

This course has been designed to produce graduates who are knowledgeable in the biomedical and medical sciences and who have developed the practical laboratory skills and abilities to work in diagnostic pathology laboratories. Medical Laboratory Technicians work as part of a team with doctors, scientists and lab assistants. They conduct tests and other procedures used to diagnose and treat diseases.

Study locations

Bedford Park

Career pathways

Your career

This degree provides options for students interested in a wide range of careers in the medical and health sciences. Your workplaces can vary between hospitals, community health centres, research institutes, the government or private industry.

Potential occupations include:

Medical Laboratory Technician
Laboratory Technician
Technical Officer.

Potential employers include:

SA Pathology
Clinpath
Australian Clinical Labs
Private and public pathology labs.

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