Introductory courses (8) 96 units

HLT140 Statistics with Teeth: Understanding Ecological Data
LFS100 Genes in Health and Disease
MLS101 Blood Banking and Transfusion Sciences
SCI105 Introduction to Pharmacology
LFS112 Introduction to Clinical Trial Coordination
MLS110 Immunology
MLS121 Biochemical Pharmacology
MLS131 Organic Chemistry

Developing and Graduate courses (8) 96 units

BIM203 Inorganic Chemistry
HLT221 Physical Chemistry
LFS251 Medicinal Organic Chemistry
LFS261 Green Chemistry for Industry and Energy Production
MLS210 E-Learning Leader
MLS231 Learning for Sustainability in Schools
LFS262 The English Language
MLS211 Engineering Computer Programming

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

• Successfully complete 192 units as outlined in the Program Structure
• Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100) coded courses.

In order to commence industry placement you must:

• Before undertaking industry placement courses, students must provide proof of vaccination against Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Pertussis and Varicella (Chickenpox).
• Have a National Criminal History check (by Queensland Police Service or other state/territory authority).
• Hold a valid USC Blue Card for working with children.
• Students must undertake mandatory online orientation courses for the organisations where they will be placed, and will be required to sign a confidentiality agreement regarding patient information.
• Students will be required to complete placement(s) in rural/regional locations. Students will be required to fund the cost for travel, accommodation, fuel etc. associated with placement. USC scholarships and bursaries are available for students to apply to supplement these costs.

For information about how to complete Post-admission requirements, visit Medical Laboratory Science (Placements) - Mandatory requirements.

Program notes

• Follow the program structure for your year and semester of commencement unless advised otherwise
• Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence. Please be aware that if commencing in semester 2, the duration will be 2.5 years and some semesters can only be taken part-time.
• The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
• It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
• 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 Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider.
• Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.
• Concurrent study with the Bachelor of Biomedical Science is generally not permitted. However in some special circumstances applications for concurrent study may be considered on a case by case basis for students that have completed at least 144 units (12 courses) of the Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Science. Please contact Student Central for application information.