- Develop technical skills in a range of areas in laboratory medicine that meet pathology industry requirements for employment
- Complete a program in two years (full-time) to graduate as an entry-level medical laboratory technician
- Equivalent to the first two years of a Bachelor of Biomedical Science degree
Program summary
Program title: Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Science
Award abbreviation: AssocDegMedLabSc
QTAC code: 013131
OP/Rank for 2012 entry: OP-15 / Rank-69
Duration: 2 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1
Study mode: on campus
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C; and at least one of the sciences, preferably chemistry
Fee type 2012: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying places
Total units: 192
USC program code: SC211
CRICOS code: Not available to international students on a Student Visa.
Graduate as an entry-level medical laboratory technician and gain employment in hospital and private pathology laboratories.
You will develop competencies at a technical level in pathology, pathophysiology, haematology, histology, biochemistry, clinical chemistry, blood banking, and medical microbiology. This two year program includes industry placements during which you will be trained by experienced medical scientists to develop practical skills in laboratory medicine.
On completing the associate degree you will have the opportunity to complete the Bachelor of Biomedical Science with a further year of full-time study, opening up further employments opportunities.
Post-admission requirements
Before undertaking industry placement courses students will be required to obtain and provide evidence of Hepatitis B vaccination and undergo a Criminal History Check. Refer to Program requirements.
Career opportunities
Medical laboratory technician positions in public and private pathology services and laboratory technicians in scientific and educational technical services.
Professional recognition
Graduates can become members of the Australian Institute for Medical Scientists (AIMS).
Enquiries
- Contact Student Administration for application and admission information
- Contact the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering for program advice
Program requirements
In order to graduate from this program you must complete the courses as listed below in the program structure.
In order to commence industry placement you must:
- Show evidence of complete Hepatitis B vaccination (3 inoculations over a period of 6 months).
- Have a National Criminal History check (by Queensland Police Service or other state/territory authority)
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses)
- Courses within the program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
- When enrolling, please refer to the [TabLink top Study Plan]Study Plan.
Program structure
Core courses
1 required course:
COR109 Group Work
Introductory courses
7 required courses:
LFS100 Ethics and Professional Practice
MLS101 Developmental and Family Counselling
SCI105 Perspectives in Mental Health
LFS112 Counselling Interventions: Experiential Practices
MLS110 Clinic Preparation
MLS121 Clinic 1
MLS131 Clinic 2
Advanced courses
9 required courses:
HLT221 Clinic 3
LFS251 Counselling Children and Young People
LFS261 Counselling and Addictions
MLS210 Communication and Thought
MLS231 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
LFS262 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
MLS211 Introduction to Psychology A
MLS212 Introduction to Psychology B
MLS232 Research Methods in Psychology A
TOTAL UNITS 192
The Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Science Study Plan is for students commencing in the current Semester.
Year 1
- One (1) core course:
COR109 Research Methods in Psychology B should be studied in Semester 1 - Seven (7) required courses
Core course (1)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Typography |
Required courses (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFS100 Introduction to Economics | |||
| MLS101 Business Law and Ethics | |||
| SCI105 Business Analytics | |||
| LFS112 Introduction to Informatics | |||
| MLS110 Marketing Communication | |||
| MLS121 Consumer Behaviour | |||
| MLS131 Services Marketing |
Year 2
- Nine (9) required courses
Required courses (9)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| HLT221 Brand Management | |||
| LFS251 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility | |||
| LFS261 Marketing of Social Causes | |||
| MLS210 Contemporary and Emerging Marketing Perspectives | |||
| MLS231 Introduction to Psychology A | |||
| LFS262 Counselling for the Human Services Professional | |||
| MLS211 Social Research | |||
| MLS212 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Social Theory | |||
| MLS232 Counselling Theory and Practice |
Students should note the Medical Laboratory Placement courses (MLS131 , MLS231 and MLS232 ) will be offered in a variety of sessions to allow for flexibility with available industry placements.