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Diploma of Laboratory Technology/Bachelor of Biomedical Science

In this dual qualification, you first complete the Diploma of Laboratory Technology (specialising in Pathology Testing or Bio Analytical Testing) at TAFE Queensland Brisbane, South Bank and then studying at USC at South Bank to complete the degree with the University of the Sunshine Coast.

In this program you develop your laboratory career by obtaining fundamental technical laboratory skills and scientific knowledge. You learn a range of laboratory technologies including sampling and laboratory testing procedures. The bachelor component provides a theoretical and research focus in biomedical science. Refer to the Bachelor of Biomedical Science for more information.

CRICOS code
066285C
Commence
Semester 1
Footnotes
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Study location QTAC code
  • TAFE Brisbane - South Bank (FEE) / 155926 (PGF) 155923
Refer to the program footnotes
Minimum selection threshold

Not applicable

Commence
Semester 1
Duration
3.5 years full time
Study mode
on campus
Recommended prior study
English; Maths A, B or C; and at least one of the sciences, preferably Chemistry
Fee type 2014
  • Commonwealth supported places
  • Fee paying places
Total courses
normally 24
Total units
288 units (normally 24 courses) being 48 units (4 courses) credit upon completion of the Diploma at TAFE Queensland Brisbane, South Bank and 240 units (20 courses) completed within the bachelor degree component

In this program you develop your laboratory career by obtaining fundamental technical laboratory skills and scientific knowledge. You learn a range of laboratory technologies including sampling and laboratory testing procedures. The bachelor component provides a theoretical and research focus in biomedical science. Refer to the Bachelor of Biomedical Science for more information.

Career opportunities

Refer to the Bachelor of Biomedical Science.

Professional recognition

Graduates may become members of the Australian Society for Biotechnology; Australian Society for Immunology; Australian Society for Microbiology; Australian Society for Molecular Biology and Biochemistry.

Teaching mode

There are different teaching modes between the TAFE Queensland Brisbane diploma modules and the University's Bachelor of Biomedical Science courses. Diploma modules are face-to-face teaching with performance based assessment. The University's Bachelor of Biomedical Science courses involve three or four hours of contact per course per week, generally in the mode of a one-hour lecture and two-hour tutorial. Students complete a further six or seven hours of self-directed learning per course per week. The self-directed learning consists of readings, research, assignments and other assessment items.

Please note this full-time program commences only in Semester 1 each year. New students are not required to complete any USC courses until they complete their TAFE Queensland Brisbane diploma.

Program structure

This pathway is an articulation between the Diploma of Laboratory Technology (specialising in Pathology Testing or Bio Analytical Testing) and the Bachelor of Biomedical Science with the University of the Sunshine Coast.

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Complete the courses as listed below.
  • Present your completed Diploma of Laboratory Technology (specialising in Pathology Testing or Bioanalytical Testing)  to enable 4 courses (48 units) of transfer credits to be applied to your academic record.
  • Complete a minimum of 14 advanced (200 and 300 level) courses, 5 of which must be 300 level courses from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.

Program notes

  • Courses within this 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.

TAFE Queensland Brisbane, South Bank

Students completing the Diploma of Laboratory Technology (specialising in Pathology Testing or Bio Analytical Testing) at TAFE Queensland Brisbane, will be awarded credit towards their USC degree as specified below as specified below.

4 courses credit:

COR109
LFS100
SCI105
SCN199 First Year Science elective

University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)

Students complete the following courses within the USC degree component at South Bank campus.

Introductory courses (6)

LFS112
LFS122
MLS101
SCI110
MLS110
MLS121

Advanced courses (13)

BIM263
BIM331
LFS303
LFS201
LFS202
LFS251
LFS252
LFS261
SRP301 or PAR211 (at Sippy Downs)
LFS262 or MLS211
SRP301 and SRP321 OR WPL310 and WPL320

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Total units: 288
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