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Associate Degree of Medical Laboratory Science (FT/PT)

ProviderUniversity of Southern Queensland
Course code: QTAC906921UniversityStudy area: Medical ScienceData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesJune 2026 · Toowoomba · QLD

Course overview

Gain the education and training necessary for a career as a medical technician or technical officer in the private and public pathology laboratory sectors with UniSQ’s Associate Degree of Medical Laboratory Science. This degree also provides you with training for a career as a biomedical scientist with a research capability and/or a biomedical science support role. You gain practical experience through structured placements in a pathology laboratory and/or by attendance at residential schools. Study online or on-campus, full-time or part-time - this degree allows you the flexibility to fit study in with your life and career goals. For more information, visit Associate Degree of Medical Laboratory Science at UniSQ.

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Career Opportunities
As a graduate, you have the opportunity for employment as a medical technician or technical officer in the medical pathology industry, a medical or clinical research technician in the university, health or biotechnology sectors, or health, medical and scientific product marketers.

Entry requirements

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English requirement
IELTS 6, no band below 5.5TOEFL iBT 60, no band below 15PTE Academic 50, no band below 42Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 169, no band below 162

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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Campuses & intake dates

Upcoming intakes

  • ToowoombaQLDFebruary 2026
  • ToowoombaQLDJune 2026
  • ToowoombaQLD