Bachelor of Medical Science (Laboratory Medicine)

Bachelor

Boldly face the local and global medical challenges of tomorrow

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Duration

4 years full-time

Course Code

244581, 107262M

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Mar, Jul

Domestic Fees

$9,314 per year

International Fees

$41,400 per year

About this course

Study Medical Science (Laboratory Medicine) at Flinders

Boldly face the local and global medical challenges of tomorrow

Our four-year Laboratory Medicine course is an exciting specialisation that builds on the Bachelor of Medical Science degree and covers areas such as haematology and transfusion science, microbiology, genetics, immunology, virology, biochemistry, molecular biology and more. Students undertake two 13-week placements, equating to approximately 900 hours of laboratory placement in the fourth year of the degree, allowing them to apply their learning in a full-time capacity to a diagnostic pathology laboratory environment.

Study locations

Bedford Park

Career pathways

Your career

Graduates can gain employment in diverse areas of medical science within the diagnostic pathology industry. As a medical scientist specialising in laboratory medicine, you will handle patient samples and undertake laboratory testing to support and guide clinical decisions.

Potential occupations include:

medical scientist
medical laboratory technician
research and development scientist
medical representative
veterinary laboratories

Potential employers include:

diagnostic pathology laboratories
biomedical and biotechnology industries
academic research centres
government regulatory bodies
industry-funded organisations
pharmaceutical industry
international employment opportunities

Accreditation

This program has been accredited by the Australian Institute of Medical and Clinical Scientists (AIMS). The course meets requirements as specified in the SA Health Allied Health Professional Credentials, including Access Appointments Policy Directive, for the SA Pathology credentialing process.

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Prepare for a bright future career with our step-by-step guide designed for students studying Medical Science (Laboratory).

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