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Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science

ProviderQueensland University of Technology
Course code: QTAC418201UniversityStudy area: Medical ScienceData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesFebruary 2026 · Gardens Point · QLD

Course overview

As a graduate, you perform tests on human and veterinary specimens such as blood, bodily fluids, stool, urine, and tissue biopsies and can interpret and analyse results to identify blood diseases, viruses and parasites, immunity disorders and genetic mutations.

Graduates are skilled in all areas of clinical pathology including immunology, haematology, cytogenetic and transfusion science. Final year includes a 12 week professional placement.

You can choose an elective, such as pharmacology, business, Indigenous health, or research techniques, that supports your career aspirations.

This course is covered by the QUT Offer Guarantee and Year 12 Early Offer Scheme.

For more course information, visit Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science at QUT.

Course record

Career Opportunities
Medical laboratory scientist in the pathology industry in private laboratories or hospitals, medical research, postgraduate studies in medicine or medical science.

Entry requirements

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IB Diploma

24.4-26.8

Admission is assessed against the qualification, prerequisite and English requirements for the course.

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English requirement
IELTS 6.5, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 79, no band below 20PTE Academic 58-64, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 176-184, no band below 169

If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.

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Student profile

Total students70
#2025
Higher education entry19 · 27.1%
27.1%
School leavers (ATAR)18 · 25.7%
25.7%
Secondary education24 · 34.3%
34.3%
Vocational pathway<5 · <5%
<5%
Other entry pathways<5 · <5%
<5%
International studentsN/P · N/P%
N/P%

Campuses & intake dates

Upcoming intakes

  • Gardens PointQLDFebruary 2026
  • Gardens PointQLD