About the course

The Master of Laboratory Medicine is designed to provide students with the theoretical and practical skills necessary for employment as Medical Laboratory Scientists in medical pathology laboratories or other diagnostic laboratories (Professional Experience Sequence) and to provide relevant research experience (Research Sequence). The programme will provide a formal qualification in Laboratory Medicine for students with an undergraduate background in science or health science. The Master of Laboratory Medicine will provide some experience in research and a potential pathway for students to enter postgraduate research degrees. Students who choose the Master of Laboratory Medicine Professional Experience Sequence, will undertake their professional experience placement in host laboratories in New South Wales. Students will gain knowledge and a variety of skills in Laboratory Medicine professional areas such as: clinical chemistry, endocrinology, haematology, blood transfusion science, histopathology, medical microbiology, human molecular biology, and immunology. A Medical Scientist carries out laboratory investigations which assist in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Graduates of the course should be eligible to sit the examination for membership of the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists once they have completed appropriate practical laboratory experience. There are various career options open to biomedical and medical laboratory scientists, especially in hospital clinical and pathology laboratories, private pathology services, blood transfusion services, veterinary pathology laboratories and public health laboratories. Other areas of employment are found in universities and diagnostic companies. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Newnham
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Newnham
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Sandy Bay
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Sandy Bay

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Tasmania (UTAS)

Successful completion of a first degree in Biochemistry or a Medical Science, Health Science, Science or other related discipline, with a credit average, including studies of Biochemistry/Physiology at second year and some first or second year Immunology and Microbiology.

　　IELTS (Academic) 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.5)

　　TOEFL (iBT) 88 (no skill below: Reading 21, Listening 21, Speaking 21, Writing 25)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 72.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Tasmania (UTAS). If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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