Course overview
Learn how to examine blood samples to assist in identifying diseases such as anaemia and leukaemia, as well as how to perform blood grouping for patients requiring a transfusion. Develop the skills required for processing patient tissue samples to assist the diagnosis of diseases such as cancer. Learn how to use state of the art methods to assist the diagnosis of the causes of infectious diseases like pneumonia and meningitis, and blood and wound infections. Medical laboratory technicians and technical officers form a critical part of the health team supporting medical scientists, pathologists, doctors, nurses and associated health professionals by performing analyses on patient specimens, to provide...
Course record
CRICOS
00244B
Studies in Australia
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Entry requirements
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Standard entry
- ATAR Assumed knowledge: English and General Mathematics. Recommended prior study: either Biology, Chemistryor Science subjector equivalent. Additional requirements apply in to meet the physical and other requirements of professional experience placements within the degree.
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
- Online
- ToowoombaQLD