Graduate Diploma
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AQF level 7 bachelor degree in biomedical sciences or cognate degree; or equivalent
As a JCU Medical Science graduate, you will be equipped with specialist skills that enable employment in a variety of medical settings.
By choosing the Clinical Sciences major you could work as a clinical scientist, cardiac scientist, respiratory scientist, sleep scientist, or neuroscientist. By choosing the Medical Science major you could specialise in areas of diagnostic pathology such as clinical microbiology, haematology or transfusion science. Alternatively, you could find opportunities in clinical biochemistry, histopathology, immunology, serology, or laboratory management. Some graduates also go on to study the Master of Medical Science.
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS).
Graduates (CMS major) may be eligible for membership with Australian Council of Clinical Physiologists (ACCP) or Professionals in Cardiac Sciences Australia (PICSA).
Complete an online application through our Online Application Portal.