Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine (Honours)

Gain the skills and knowledge needed to work as a medical laboratory scientist in diagnostic pathology or research.

Develop core knowledge of the natural and biomedical sciences, and their application in diagnostic pathology. Learn how to perform diagnostic tests, including cross-matching for blood transfusions, identifying infection-causing organisms, screening for cancer cells and detecting genes responsible for disease conditions. Undertake training in all areas of pathology, including biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, molecular pathology, haematology and histopathology.

Put your learning into practice in a variety of private, public, community and allied health settings with up to 26 weeks of clinical placements. Get hands on in our purpose-built histopathology and haematology laboratories, where you'll use industry-standard technology to perform, analyse and interpret test results. Gain advanced research skills and contribute new knowledge to the field through a major honours research project.

Through a comprehensive blend of theory, practical experiences and clinical placements you'll develop the skills to expertly diagnose disease. You'll graduate with the knowledge, skills and experience to thrive in your medical laboratory career - in whatever setting you choose.

What you'll learn

Taught over four years, our Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine (Honours) provides you with a solid foundation in the theoretical and practical aspects of pathology, with training in biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, molecular pathology, haematology and histopathology.

In first year, you'll be introduced to core biomedical sciences topics in chemistry, anatomy, mathematics and quantitative health research methods. Second year will expand your knowledge of pathological processes, with courses in areas such as:

• Biochemistry

• Haematology

• Genetics

• Histology

• Immunology

• Microbiology

• Pathophysiology.

During your third and fourth years, you'll strengthen your knowledge and skills further through clinical courses and professional placements. Under the supervision of professionally accredited and experienced medical laboratory scientists, you'll gain valuable experience working in real diagnostic laboratories across a wide range of public and private medical laboratories. You'll learn in dedicated facilities, including our purpose-built histopathology and haematology laboratories. Here, you'll learn how to conduct diagnostic testing using industry-standard technologies and processes. In your final year, you can choose to undertake Advanced Clinical Practice for 13 weeks or Experimental Research Practice for 13 weeks. In both options, you'll work as part of a team in a diagnostic or research setting, learning how to manage specimens, perform tests and operate equipment.

You'll graduate with the qualifications necessary to register and practice as a medical laboratory scientist in Australia.