Course overview
Ideal for current or aspiring medical laboratory scientists, gain advanced theoretical and technical knowledge in laboratory medicine for diagnostic practice. Through clinical and lab training, develop technical, evaluative and decision-making skills, supported by 560 hours of placement. Major(s): Advanced Pathology, Digital Pathology, Pathology Research, Practice Management and Leadership Accredited by the Australian Institute of Medical and Clinical Scientists (AIMS). Accreditation currently applies to the Melbourne and Rockhampton campuses, with accreditation for the Sydney campus expected to be sought in February 2026.
Entry requirements
Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.
Postgraduate entry
No structured standard entry requirements are available yet; confirm against the latest course requirements.
If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.
Course curriculum
Course structure, credit points and subject sequence
Refer to the institution course handbook.
References
Official course, fees, admissions, English, curriculum and related sources.