This program prepares students to pursue career opportunities in hospital and private pathology laboratories as qualified medical laboratory technicians.
Students develop technical skills in general pathology, pathophysiology, haematology, histology, biochemistry, clinical chemistry, blood banking and medical microbiology. They undertake industry placements supervised by experienced medical scientists to develop practical skills in laboratory medicine. On graduation, the opportunity exists to complete the Bachelor of Biomedical Science with one further year of full-time study.
- * Duration note: Students commencing in Semester 2 will take 2.5 years, some semesters can only be taken part-time.
Students develop technical skills in general pathology, pathophysiology, haematology, histology, biochemistry, clinical chemistry, blood banking and medical microbiology. They undertake industry placements supervised by experienced medical scientists to develop practical skills in laboratory medicine. On graduation, the opportunity exists to complete the Bachelor of Biomedical Science with one further year of full-time study.
Post-admission requirements
Before undertaking industry placement courses, students must obtain and provide evidence of hepatitis B immunisation and a BlueCard. Refer to Program requirements.
Career opportunities
Medical laboratory technician positions in pathology services and laboratory technicians in scientific and educational technical services.
Membership
Australian Institute for Medical Scientists.
Program structure
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 Study Plan.
Program structure
Core courses
1 required course:
COR109 Professional Learning
Introductory courses
7 required courses:
LFS100 Curriculum Development and Evaluation
MLS101 Leadership for Learning Communities
SCI105 Assessment: Principles and Practices
LFS112 Interlanguage Phonology
MLS110 Language, Culture and Second Language Learning
MLS121 Research Methods in Education
MLS131 Professional Education Project
Advanced courses
9 required courses:
HLT221 Professional Education Project
LFS251 Communicating Education Project Outcomes
LFS261 Communication and Thought
MLS210 Cell Biology
MLS231 Foundations in Medical Science
LFS262 Chemistry
MLS211 Human Physiology
MLS212 Haematology
MLS232 Histology
TOTAL UNITS 192