Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (Honours)

James Cook University

About

JCU Medical Laboratory Science graduates are at the forefront of rapidly advancing scientific work in diagnostic pathology.Graduates pursue careers in public and private hospitals, laboratories, clinics, and government agencies.You could find work as a medical laboratory scientist or continue on to further study.

Structure

Core Subjects

Level 1

Teaching Period 1:

BM1000:03 Introductory Biochemistry and Microbiology

BM1001:03 Introduction to Biomedicine

BM1002:03 Anatomy: Principles and Systems

CH1001:03 Chemistry: A Central Science

Teaching Period 2:

BM1003:03 Biomedicine in the Tropics

BM1004:03 Anatomy and Physiology 2

CH1002:03 Chemistry: Principles and Applications

HS1401:03 Health and Health Care in Australia

Level 2

Teaching Period 1:

HS2402:03 Health Professional Research 1

MI2011:03 Microbial Diversity

BC2013:03 Principles of Biochemistry

PP2101:03 Medical Physiology 1

Teaching Period 2:

BC2023:03 Molecular Genetics

PP2150:03 Introduction to Pharmacology or BC2024:03 Cell Biology

MI2021:03 Introductory Infectious Diseases and Immunobiology

PP2201:03 Medical Physiology 2

Level 3

Teaching Period 1:

BC3101:03 Genes, Genomes and Development

MI3021:03 Clinical Microbiology

MI3061:03 Advanced Immunobiology

PP3151:03 General Pathobiology

Teaching Period 2:

MI3051:03 Mechanisms of Infectious Diseases

ML3102:03 Laboratory Management and Quality Assurance

PP3251:03 Systemic Pathophysiology and Therapeutics

Plus

Select 3 credit points of specified level 3 subjects:

AT3001:03 Advanced Anatomy by Dissection

BC3201:03 Bioengineering

BM3000:03 Advanced Projects in Biomedicine

MI3071:03 Molecular Analysis of Tropical Microbes

Level 4

Teaching Period 1:

ML5305:03 Advanced Immunohaematology

ML5307:03 Advanced Haematology 1

ML5308:03 Advanced Haematology 2

ML5303:03 Advanced Clinical Placement 1

Teaching Period 2:

ML5301:03 Advanced Clinical Biochemistry 1

ML5302:03 Advanced Clinical Biochemistry 2

ML5304:03 Advanced Clinical Placement 2

ML5309:03 Advanced Histology and Cytology Techniques

Entry requirements

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Course pre-requisites English (Units 3/4,C), Mathematical Methods (Units 3/4,C), Chemistry (Units 3/4,C) Recommended: one of Biology, Health, Physical Education or Physics (Units 3/4,C)
Minimum English language proficiency requirements Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 2 – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy. Students also need to take note that in accordance with the National Registration Board’s requirement, they must hold a valid IELTS (academic module) minimum score of 7.0 in all components within 2 years prior to applying for registration.
Additional selection requirements Information published by JCU or otherwise made available to students when applying, may specify additional criteria to be considered in ranking applicants in order of merit if the number of applications exceeds a quota or other limit on the places made available for the course. Information provided by applicants during the application process and any other information obtained by JCU in the application process may be used by JCU to rank applicants in order of merit by reference to those additional criteria.
Post admission requirements This course may have specific admission requirements such as immunisation, a Suitability to Work with Children Card, a federal police check and/or other conditions that students must comply with. Students must complete all professional experience placement requirements by the prescribed deadlines and maintain currency of these requirements in order to stay admitted in the course. You will find your course requirements here: https://www.jcu.edu.au/professional-experience-placement/preparation-checklists

Learning outcomes

Become qualified to work anywhere in Australia with this degree fully accredited by the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS).

Understand the relationship between microbiological, haematological and chemical testing in the diagnosis of disease in clinical and health care settings. Gain practical experience in public hospitals and private laboratories and build professional networks to graduate workforce ready.

Combine theoretical studies in fields including microbiology, histology, molecular biology, haematology and transfusion science with essential skills in quality assurance and laboratory management. Additional information

Consult the handbook for immunisation and certificate requirements and further information.

Honours

The Honours component of this degree is embedded into the course.

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