Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science

As a medical laboratory scientist, you are qualified for research roles in diverse fields including health care, veterinary care, forensic laboratories and research laboratories.

During this globally recognised and accredited course, you will cover key areas such as:

chemistry anatomy physiology microbiology biochemistry microbiology immunology haematology histology biotechnology.

This course combines theoretical and laboratory-based study along with industry work placements in world-leading institutes.

Common(2 units) - 20

Common units totalling 20 credit points as detailed below:

CUC107

(compulsory)

Plus either:

CUC100

(new title from 2016)

or

CUC106

Select Common Units to find out more about individual units and advanced standing options.

Compulsory Core(24 units) - 270

Compulsory Core units totalling 270 credit points as detailed below: MLS100 Medical Laboratory Science (replaced by MLS110 Introduction to Diagnostic Pathology from 2020) MLS101 Haematology 1 (replaces SBI105 from 2014) SBI171 Anatomy and Physiology 1 SBI172 Anatomy and Physiology 2 SBI173 Microbiology SCH101 Chemical Concepts SCH102 Organic and Inorganic Chemistry MLS202 Haematology 2 (previously MLS201 Haematology) MLS245 Medical Biochemistry (replaces SBI245 from 2014) PHA214 Biotechnology and Pharmacogenomics (previously Medical Chemistry and Pharmacogenetics) SBI209 Design and Analysis of Biological Studies SBI282 Clinical Microbiology 1 SBI283 Immunology SBI284 Histology and Histochemistry MLS300 Cell Pathology MLS301 Transfusion Medicine MLS311 Laboratory Placement 1 (20cp) MLS312 Laboratory Placement 2 (20cp) PHA311 Clinical Biochemistry (previously Therapeutics 1) SBI302 Clinical Microbiology 2 MLS410 Professional Practice Consolidation MLS411 Laboratory Placement 3 (20cp) MLS412 Rural Placement (repeatable) x 2

Specialist Electives(0 units) -

There are no Specialist Electives for this course

Electives(3 units) - 30

Units totalling 30 credit points selected from undergraduate units offered by the University.

- 320

Total Credit Points

Admission requirements are met by one of the following: Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60*. Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate IV level or higher. Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma. Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications. Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 135 (or a score of 145 if prior to May 2010). Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognised tertiary preparation course. Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience. * After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.