Course overview
Are you a doer and a thinker who wants to have an impact? Someone who’s ready to make the world a safer place, help develop cures or improve humankind’s quality of life? With the new Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (Pathology) from Charles Sturt University you can be an essential part of the healthcare process. In this pathology course you’ll experience real-world scenarios through extensive clinical workplace learning. You’ll investigate current conditions as a medical scientist and discover new possibilities through research. The degree will prepare you for a career at the forefront of healthcare, and will explore dynamic fields including molecular diagnostics, genetics and immunology. If you’re keen to get started in the workforce sooner, Charles Sturt University offers micro-sessions (six 8-week blocks across the year) so you can complete a degree that normally takes 3.5 years full-time in just three years (or part-time equivalent). Choose to study full-time or part-time, on campus or online.
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Other Information
Professional recognition
This course is professionally accredited by Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS) .
Please refer to the Charles Sturt Professional Accreditation resource for specific information and a link to the accreditation body.
Practical experience
On-campus practical classes during micro-session 6 plus 16 weeks of workplace learning spread throughout the course.
Fees and charges
The Australian Government subsidises the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Visit the Charles Sturt University website for current fee information.
Majors
Areas of study
Histology, microbiology, clinical biochemistry, genetics, haematology (including blood banking and transfusion), molecular pathology, specimen collection.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities
When you graduate, you'll be ready to make your mark in a wide range of careers across the public and private health sectors. Choose to work in microbiology, haematology, immunology, clinical biochemistry, histology, genetics or molecular diagnostics including medical laboratory scientist (pathology), medical scientist.
Entry requirements
Switch between domestic ATAR data and international qualification equivalents.
IB Diploma
24.8-27.6Admission is assessed against the qualification, prerequisite and English requirements for the course.
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
- Wagga WaggaNSW