UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science
Griffith University, Brisbane/Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
About this program
Griffith University's Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science degree. Make an impact as a medical scientist. Play a key role in improving patient health by conducting diagnostic tests and recommending treatment options. As a medical scientist, you will perform tests on blood, tissues and other bodily fluids to help doctors diagnose a range of diseases, including glandular fever, diabetes, swine flu and cancer. You could also contribute to the success of clinical trials and advance healthcare innovations that will shape the future of medicine. Highlights of studying the Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science Build your knowledge in core subjects like chemistry, cell biology, anatomy and physiology to understand how the body works in health and disease. From second year, focus on specialised areas and learn how to diagnose diseases while building deeper knowledge in lab science. In your final year, put your skills into practice with full-time clinical placements where you'll work on real medical cases and graduate job ready. Enter a booming job market, projected to grow over 6.5 per cent by 2028*. Hands-on experience across every area of medical laboratory science Gain practical experience across all six key areas of the discipline: blood transfusion and immunology, clinical biochemistry, haematology, histopathology, microbiology and molecular diagnosis. This broad foundation ensures you are well-prepared for diagnostic work and diverse roles in healthcare, including hospital and private pathology labs, public health, blood transfusion services and research institutions.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
5 terms of coursework
- Year 1: Introduction to Clinical Pathology, Cells, Tissues, and Regulation, Anatomy and Physiology Systems I, Genes and Disease, Chemistry of Biological Systems II, Anatomy and Physiology Systems II
- Year 2: Molecular Genetics, Biochemistry, Integrated Systems Physiology, Pathophysiology, Microbiology, Haematology I, Introduction to Biostatistics
- Year 3: Immunology, Clinical Microbiology, Histology, Molecular Diagnostics, Histopathology, Haematology II, Transfusion Science, Clinical Biochemistry
- Year 4: Clinical Placement I, Clinical Placement II, Advanced Clinical Practice, Clinical Laboratory Discipline Based Project
- Plus 8 elective/flexible courses chosen from an approved list to complete the 320 credit-point program
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Registered Nurse (Aged Care)ANZSCO 254412
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, assessed against ANMAC's standards.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Medical)ANZSCO 254418
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Mental Health)ANZSCO 254422
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Community Health)ANZSCO 254414
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Nurse PractitionerANZSCO 254411
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Requires advanced NMBA endorsement on top of standard registration.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
MidwifeANZSCO 254111
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
PhysiotherapistANZSCO 252511
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via an Australian Physiotherapy Council assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Physiotherapy Council
Occupational TherapistANZSCO 252411
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via an Occupational Therapy Council assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Occupational Therapy Council of Australia
DietitianANZSCO 251111
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via a Dietitians Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Dietitians Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Completion of an Australian Year 12 (Senior Secondary) certificate or equivalent international qualification. Assumed background knowledge: Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3 and 4, C); Mathematical Methods (Units 3 and 4, C); One of Biology, Chemistry or Physics (Units 3 and 4, C); Any two units of English (Band 3); Mathematics Advanced (Band 3) plus one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics (Band 3).
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