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, students have the opportunity to complete the Bachelor of Biomedical Science with one further year of full-time study. For more information, visit Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Science at UniSC – University of the Sunshine Coast.
This program includes compulsory placements in settings that require full COVID-19 vaccination.
Before undertaking industry placement courses, students must obtain and provide evidence of vaccination against hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis and varicella (chickenpox) and obtain a Blue Card; refer to institution. The Inherent Academic Requirements of a program are those fundamental skills, capabilities and knowledge that students must be able to demonstrate in order to achieve the essential learning outcomes of the program, while maintaining the academic integrity of that program. For information, visit Inherent Academic Requirements on the UniSC – University of the Sunshine Coast website.
For additional information about the admissions criteria for UniSC – University of the Sunshine Coast and for this course, refer to UniSC – University of the Sunshine Coast’s website.
Completion of Year 12 or attained age 17 years
For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.
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Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.
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Higher education study
Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
Work and life experience
Recent secondary education
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International students
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Medical laboratory technician in pathology services, laboratory technician in scientific and educational technical services.
2 years Full time or 4 years Part time or 21/2 years Full time or 5 years Part time