You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 or an equivalent senior secondary school qualification with a minimum average of 65% (see calculator below).
To study this program you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:
IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)
TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50)
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component.
The Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Laboratory Medicine) is a four-year program aligned with the Australian Institute of Medical and Clinical Scientists (AIMS).
You’ll have flexibility in choosing your clinical pathology specialties and will also complete a clinical placement, providing you with work-ready skills and practical experience.
In your third year, you’ll have the opportunity to study a discipline-focused laboratory medicine project to develop your research skills. Graduates are qualified as medical scientists and play a vital role in the healthcare system.
CRICOS Code: 074926G
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Program Structure
To graduate you must complete the following: All courses listed may not be available each semester
Year One of Program
Semester One: Complete the following Four (4) Courses:
Course Title
Chemistry for Life Sciences
Biology of the Cell
Introduction to Laboratory Medicine
Introduction to Human Biosciences
ANDSemester Two: Complete the following Four (4) Courses:
Course Title
Introduction to Medical Biochemistry
Introduction to Microbiology, Immunology and Genetics
Statistics and Epidemiology
Systems Physiology
Year Two of Program
Semester One: Complete the following Three (3) Courses:
Course Title
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 1
Clinical Immunology
Histology
ANDSelect One (1) 12 Credit Point Course from:University Elective ANDSemester Two: Complete the following Four (4) Courses:
Course Title
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 2
Diagnostic Microbiology
Anatomical Pathology 1
Haematology and Transfusion Science 1
Year Three of Program
Semester One: Complete the following Two (2) Courses:
Course Title
General Pathology
Molecular Genetics and Diagnostics
ANDComplete Two (2) Courses from:
Course Title
Transfusion and Transplantation Science 2
Clinical Biochemistry 2
Haematology 2
Medical Microbiology 1
Anatomical Pathology 2
ANDSemester Two: Complete the following One (1) Course:
Course Title
Professional Practice 1 - Laboratory Medicine
Year Four of Program
Semester One: Complete the following One (1) Course:
Course Title
Professional Practice 2 - Laboratory Medicine
ANDSemester Two: Complete the following Two (2) Courses:
Course Title
Integrative Pathology
Advanced Laboratory Medicine
ANDSelect One (1) 12 Credit Point Course from:University Elective
It's estimated that up to 70% of clinical decisions made by doctors are based on information provided by medical laboratory scientists.
Laboratory medicine is the science of pathology - detecting and diagnosing disease. It involves analysing samples and conducting tests using body tissues (e.g. biopsies, pap smears) and fluids (e.g. blood, urine) to diagnose diseases and provide information about treatment or future prevention.
Medical scientists perform diagnostic tests of biological samples and work with doctors to help them diagnose and enable treatment.
As an RMIT graduate your skills will be in high demand and employment opportunities are excellent throughout urban and regional areas in Australia and overseas.
In Australia, employment opportunities for medical laboratory scientists have grown significantly over recent years and are expected to continue growing.
You may find employment in:
hospital laboratories
private pathology providers
research centres
pharmaceutical companies
food and cosmetic industries
veterinary sciences
forensic science laboratories
state health laboratories
universities
government agencies
Examples of major Victorian hospitals that employ laboratory medicine graduates are Monash Medical Centre, St Vincent's, Royal Melbourne, Royal Children's, the Alfred and Austin hospitals.
OSHC: 530 ($) per year
