Bachelors of Laboratory Medicine

An undergraduate degree in Laboratory Medicine is a combination of practical sessions along with theoretical knowledge of the discipline. This blend prepares students for a successful career going forward. Theoretical components complemented with laboratory sessions and real-life clinical case studies help you perfect your scientific knowledge and techniques and in turn prepares you for an efficient career ahead. Laboratory Medicine is a discipline which is of utmost importance and is growing in demand as scores of medical doctors, clinicians and physicians are influenced by the results delivered by these professionals. Its role cannot be underestimated. This course is accredited by the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS) and can be your pathway for an impressive career into the world of pathology, diagnostic or research. With a degree in laboratory science, you will be involved in tasks like patient welfare, giving optimum clinical support to doctors and specialists, management and treatment of disease, disease detection, research on cure and causes of diseases.
Eligibility:
IELTS Academic score of overall 6.5 with no bands less than 6.0
Completion of an appropriate high school qualification with majors in the field of science (most require a marks of 65%) Scholarships:
Fees would be approximately in the range of A$30,000-35,000 per year.

Masters in Laboratory Science

A Master’s degree in Laboratory Science equips international students with the theoretical and practical skills necessary for employment as Medical Laboratory specialists and experts to work in laboratories, diagnostic centres and research institutes. It offers a formal and advanced qualification and training in Laboratory Medicine for students with an undergraduate degree in the same discipline or an allied one. A Master’s in this discipline covers most of the clinical aspects of this degree. A successful completion makes the students eligible to take the examination to become a prestigious member of the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS) once the required practical laboratory experience is completed. Students can also undertake more research and other postgraduate training leading to potential career options. Career options as laboratory scientists, pathologists, veterinary pathologists and jobs in diagnostic companies and medical service centers abound. This course qualifies students to take an exam and thereby become a member of the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS) when they have the appropriate practical laboratory experience. Completion of this degree will provide experience in research and become a pathway for further research degrees for aspirants who want to continue in this field.
Eligibility:
IELTS Academic score of overall 6.5 with no bands less than 6.0
Completion of a bachelor qualification in the equivalent discipline (Laboratory Medicine, Biomedical/Biological Sciences, health science or Medicine)
Scholarships:
Fees would be approximately in the range of A$35,000-40,000 per year.