Course Catalogue

There are inherent requirements for this course. Students must read and understand the requirements for this course.

Play a crucial role in patient care by specialising in the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of disease. The Master of Medical Laboratory Science equips you with advanced knowledge, practical skills, and real-world experience in diagnostic pathology.

Gain expertise in key laboratory disciplines, including haematology, microbiology, clinical chemistry, anatomical pathology, and genomics. This program prepares you for a rewarding career in diagnostic pathology, research, forensic science, public health, academia, or the biomedical and pharmaceutical industries.

Students will be required to undertake 16 weeks of placement under the supervision of a hospital scientist within a NATA and ISO15189 accredited laboratory.

The faculty will source placements for students; however, students need to be compliant (met all of the pre-placement requirements) before they can start their workplace placement. Some of these requirements can take up to 8 months to complete, it is therefore recommended that students speak to their course coordinator and initiate this process at the beginning of their degree once they have enrolled.

When students accept an offer into their course, they acknowledge they are required to undertake placements as indicated by their course study plan. Students are expected to organise their personal, work, and other commitments to enable them to attend their placement as scheduled. Placements can be scheduled outside of the semester and students may be required to travel up to 120 minutes each way to attend their placement.

All graduates of this course are eligible to apply to the Australian Institute of Medical and Clinical Scientists (AIMS) for professional recognition.

A Master of Medical Laboratory Science equips you with the specialist knowledge and practical skills required to succeed in a range of dynamic careers. You will be qualified for roles in diagnostic pathology, cutting-edge research, forensic science, public health initiatives, educational settings, and the biomedical and pharmaceutical sectors. Furthermore, the program's comprehensive training across all diagnostic laboratory departments makes you an ideal candidate for contributing to the vital healthcare services of regional and rural communities