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University of Tasmania

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Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine

In medical laboratories all around the world, bright minds are helping to diagnose and track the treatment of human disease – and bring new discoveries to light.

Key details

Duration
3.5 years full-time
Course Code
53G
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb
International Fees
$32,450 per year / $113,575 total

About this course

In medical laboratories all around the world, bright minds are helping to diagnose and track the treatment of human disease – and bring new discoveries to light. This course gives you the chance to join their ranks.

Formerly known as The Bachelor of Biomedical Science, the newly titled Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine is the perfect degree for anyone looking to work in specialised medical or pathology laboratories. This degree is professionally accredited by the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS), so employers will recognise that graduates from the course have been specifically trained for the industry – and are ready to be employed as medical scientists.

The three and half year course consists of six semesters of on-campus study, plus a seventh semester of clinical placement in an accredited lab in Australia.

This program is structured to build your knowledge in chemistry, anatomy, physiology, histology, immunology, cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, haematology, clinical biochemistry and medical microbiology.

With this knowledge, you'll be ready to work in diagnostic pathology or medical research laboratories, and start making your own contributions to the medical science field.

Entry requirements

If you're interested in studying the Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine, you will need to meet the following requirements:

If you've just finished school

To be considered for this course you will need an ATAR score of 75 or higher, and have completed the following pre-requisite units:

  • Chemistry at TQA3 level (CHM315109) or equivalent
  • Maths Applied (MTA315109), Maths Methods (MTM315109) or Maths Specialised (MTS315109) at TQA3 level, or equivalent

If you meet the minimum ATAR, but haven't completed the Chemistry and Mathematics pre-requisite units, you can complete the KRA001 Chemistry Foundation Unit or KMA003 Mathematics Foundation Unit offered in summer semester. Online application for foundation units completed at: Foundation and Supported Studies Units

Alternatively, students who do not meet the ATAR should consider enrolment in the Diploma of University Studies (Health Science), as a potential pathway to the Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine.

If you're a mature age student

You will need to meet the following:

  • University general entry requirements
  • Completion of the following foundation units (or equivalent); online application for foundation units completed at: Foundation and Supported Studies Units
    • KRA001 Chemistry Foundation Unit
    • KMA003 Mathematics Foundation Unit

Professional Experience Placement RequirementsSafety in Practice Compliance

All students enrolling in Faculty of Health programs which include a professional experience placement component, laboratory and/or field activity are required to establish and maintain their capacity to practice safely via Safety in Practice Requirements compliance documentation.

The Faculty, in accordance with Safety in Practice Compliance and Risk Assessment Procedure, assesses student compliance with Safety in Practice Requirements, which include:

  • national criminal history;
  • medical, physical and psychological capacity to safely undertake the Faculty of Health Mandatory Functional Requirements; and
  • infectious disease and immunisation status.

National criminal history and medical, physical and psychological disclosures can inhibit student eligibility to participate in courses. Students must submit the Safety in Practice Requirements compliance documentation to enable risk assessment to be completed before:

  • First year semester one census date, or
  • in case of late enrolment, prior to beginning study.

The exceptions are the national criminal history check and Immunisation Record Card check, which must be completed 4 weeks prior to first PEP.

Study locations

Launceston