Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science

Medical Laboratory Scientists work in a range of areas in pathology, including haematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, histology and serology.

They are skilled in performing tests on both human and veterinary specimens, such as blood, tissues and bodily fluids to assist in the diagnosis of disease and provide information about the treatment options.

The results of these tests provide physicians with the essential information they need to treat and prevent disease.

This professionally oriented four-year full-time course (or part-time equivalent), combines theoretical and laboratory-based study along with industry placements in world leading institutes.

This course is recognised by the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS), providing graduates with employment opportunities in the identification and diagnosis of disease and pathogens, medical research, forensic pathology, public health and the pharmaceutical industry, both within Australia and Internationally.

Core Units(25 units) - 290cp

Compulsory Core units totalling 290 credit points as per the list of units detailed below.

MLS101

MLS110

SBI150

SBI171

SBI172

SBI173

SCH101

SCH102

HSC230

MLS245

MLS202

PHA214

SBI282

SBI283

SBI284

SBI209

MLS300

MLS301

PHA311

SBI302

MLS401

(20cp)

MLS402

(20cp)

MLS411

(20cp)

MLS415

(20cp)

MLS410

Electives(3 units) - 30cp

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

- 320cp

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.