Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (Honours)
Central Queensland University
About
The Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (Honours) will qualify you to work as a medical laboratory scientist.
You will gain theoretical and technical knowledge in the clinical disciplines of laboratory medicine for application in the diagnostic setting.
Throughout your study you will build technical and evaluative skills to assess and implement recommendations for best practice in patient testing, monitoring and education.
This course will enable you to develop an advanced level of communication skill to interact positively with patients and other health professionals ready for the clinical or scientific work environment.
Clinical decision-making and problem-solving abilities are key skills for the medical laboratory scientist.
You will develop these skills through opportunities in professional practice, case-based studies and research projects.
This course is accredited by the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists and you are able to apply for professional membership upon completion.
Structure
Course Structure
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Core Structure
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| Number of units: 30 | Total credit points: 192 |
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To be eligible to graduate with the Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (Honours) students must complete the 30 core units (192 units of credit) and complete professional placement requirements.
Professional PlacementPrior to placement, each student must satisfy specific pre-clinical health, safety, security and licensing requirements, including a clear criminal record check, and must disclose any condition that may put themselves, or the public, at significant risk whilst on placement. Due to limited availability of placements, some block placements have start and/or end dates that fall outside standard term start and end dates. As placements are located throughout Queensland and availability is limited in each community, students may be placed at locations that are not of their choosing. Students will be required to complete the requisite number of professional placement hours. Students must prepare financially and personally to relocate for placements, and are responsible for any associated costs.
Residential SchoolThere are residential schools in this course which students are required to attend. These are based in Rockhampton so students must prepare financially and personally to attend, and are responsible for any associated costs.
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| Year 1 - Term 1 | ||
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> BMSC11003 | Introduction to Medical Sciences | --> |
| --> BMSC11001 | Human Body Systems 1 | --> |
| --> CHEM11043 | Atoms, Molecules and Matter | --> |
| --> ESSC11004 | Study and Research Skills for Health Science | --> |
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| Year 1 - Term 2 | ||
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> BMSC11002 | Human Body Systems 2 | --> |
| --> BMSC11006 | Food, Nutrition and Health | --> |
| --> ESSC11002 | Measurement and Evaluation in Health Science | --> |
| --> BMSC11005 | Foundations of Biochemistry | --> |
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| Year 2 - Term 1 | ||
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> BIOL12106 | Molecular Biology | --> |
| --> BMSC12005 | Work Integrated Learning | --> |
| --> BMSC12003 | Haematology and Transfusion Science | --> |
| --> MBIO19012 | Microbiology | --> |
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| Year 2 - Term 2 | ||
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> BMSC12010 | Clinical Biochemistry | --> |
| --> BMSC12001 | Histological and Cytological Techniques | --> |
| --> BMSC12011 | Medical Microbiology 1 | --> |
| --> BMSC12012 | Applied Molecular and Cellular Pathology | --> |
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| Year 3 - Term 1 | ||
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> BMSC13009 | Immunology | --> |
| --> BMSC13016 | Advanced Histopathology and Cytopathology | --> |
| --> BMSC13002 | Advanced Clinical Biochemistry | --> |
| --> BMSC13010 | Pharmacology | --> |
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| Year 3 - Term 2 | ||
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> BMSC13011 | Advanced Transfusion Science | --> |
| --> BMSC13003 | Medical Microbiology 2 | --> |
| --> BMSC13012 | Advanced Work Integrated Learning | --> |
| --> BMSC13001 | Advanced Haematology | --> |
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| Year 4 - Term 1 | ||
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> MEDS14001 | Medical Science Research 1 | --> |
| --> BMSC14005 | Preparation for Professional Practice in Medical Laboratory Science | --> |
| --> BMSC14001 | Integrated Pathology 1 | --> |
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| Year 4 - Term 2 | ||
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> MEDS14002 | Medical Science Research 2 | --> |
| --> BMSC14004 | Specialised Work Integrated Learning | --> |
| --> BMSC14003 | Integrated Pathology 2 | --> |
Entry requirements
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Entry Scores
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| Rank Threshold | SR 69 | ATAR 69 |
| Rank Cut-Off | OP 14 | SR 70 | ATAR 67.95 |
Entry Requirements
If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or United States of America, you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University.
Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion within the last 5 years or:
- a secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), or
- bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years fulltime with a minimum overall GPA of 4.0
completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, or United states of America, which will meet the English proficiency.
If you do not satisfy any of the above you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores as below:
- an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 6.0 overall with a minimum 6.0 for Reading and Writing and 6.0 for Speaking and Listening, or
- an Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components.
English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.
Each student will be assessed individually.
Security Requirements
Course years 2 – 4 include periods of clinical placement. Students must satisfy specific pre-clinical safety and security requirements prior to each placement and must disclose any condition that may put himself or herself, or the public, at significant risk whilst on placement. Students are required to meet all mandatory requirements to attend Clinical Placements and Clinical placements are a requirement for the award of the Degree. A student may be determined ineligible for placement based on the inability to perform required tasks or if the student may be determined a risk to clients, staff or other stakeholders. A student may be determined ineligible for placement if the placement site is unable to work within the constraints of any conditions or work modifications placed upon the work site by the State Health Department or Assessment Unit within a private organisation. If conditions imposed upon the placement are too restrictive for placement sites within the current offer round, the student is determined not fit for placement and is at risk of the University terminating enrolment in the degree.
Health Requirements
Course years 2 – 4 include periods of clinical placement. Students must satisfy specific pre-clinical health, safety, security, requirements and must disclose any condition that may put himself or herself, or the public, at significant risk whilst on placement. Students will need to be physically fit, able to stand and walk for extended periods, lift, stretch, carry heavy loads and have sufficient manual dexterity to perform specific tasks and visual acuity and contrast sensitivity to assess fine detail. A student may be determined ineligible for placement based on the inability to perform required tasks or if the student may be determined a risk to clients, staff or other stakeholders. A student may be determined ineligible for placement, if the placement site is unable to work within the constraints of any conditions or work modifications placed upon the work site by the State Health Department or Assessment Unit within a private organisation. If conditions imposed upon the placement are too restrictive for placement sites within the current offer round, the student is determined not fit for placement and is at risk of the University terminating enrolment in the degree.
Assumed Knowledge
English (4, SA), Maths B (4, SA), Chemistry, Biology, Science
Fees and Charges
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Learning outcomes
Core Learning Outcomes
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- Practice competently as a medical laboratory scientist
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- Apply a broad and coherent body of medical (laboratory) science knowledge to professional practice
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- Behave professionally, using knowledge of quality management, legislation and personal skills, to ensure safe practice as a medical laboratory scientist
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- Perform medical laboratory science-based research and report the outcomes.
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| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have coherent and advanced knowledge of the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines and knowledge of research principles and methods | --> | --> | ||
| 2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge to identify and provide solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence | --> | --> | --> | --> |
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of a body of knowledge and theoretical concepts with advanced understanding in some areas | --> | --> | --> | |
| 4. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in developing new understanding | --> | |||
| 5. SKILLS Have technical skills to design and use research in a project | --> | --> | --> | |
| 6. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear and coherent exposition of knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences | --> | --> | --> | --> |
| 7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in professional practice and/or scholarship | --> | --> | --> | |
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | --> | --> | --> | |
| 9. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | --> | --> | --> | --> |
| 10. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Plan and execute project work and/or a piece of research and scholarship with some independence | --> |
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