Undergraduate
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science Honours
Charles Darwin University, Darwin, NT, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science Honours at Charles Darwin University provides the knowledge and skills to work as a medical scientist in diagnostic pathology, in areas such as haematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, histology and molecular pathology. Students are taught by industry professionals and learn to test samples, interpret results and make recommendations for improved patient health, with placements that let students apply their skills in the workplace. In the final year students can undertake a research project or advanced professional practice alongside medical scientists and researchers in accredited laboratories.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 2 parts
- Core Units (22 units): Introduction to Diagnostic Pathology #
- Cellular Biology
- Anatomy and Physiology 1
- Anatomy and Physiology 2
- Introduction to Microbiology
- Chemical Concepts
- Haematology
- Haematology 2
- Introduction to Clinical Chemistry
- Medical Biochemistry
- Biotechnology and Genomics
- Immunology
- Introduction to Molecular Biology
- Pathophysiology for Healthcare
- Clinical Microbiology 1
- Clinical Chemistry
- Clinical Microbiology 2
- Histology and Histochemistry
- Transfusion Medicine
- Laboratory Placement 1 (20cp) ##
- Laboratory Placement 2 (20cp) ##
- Anatomical Pathology
Specialist Electives (4-6 units)
- Professional Practice (title change from 2025)
- Research Design
- 30cpResearch Project
- 30cpResearch Thesis
- Professional Practice (title change from 2025)
- Advance Laboratory Placement (20cp) (title change from 2025) ##
- Molecular Pathology
- Health Workforce
- Executive Leadership (replaces MAN516 from 2026)
- Research Design
Admissions
Year 12 completion, ATAR approx 70 or equivalent (STAT score of 147 also accepted)
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