Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine
Murdoch University
About
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of disease as you build a strong foundation for your future career in Laboratory Medicine.Clinical terminology like haematology (the study and treatment of blood), immunology (the study of the immune system and how our bodies protect us from pathogens), histopathology (the study of how disease causes changes in tissues) and molecular pathology (the examination of molecules within organs, tissues and fluids) will become part of your professional vocabulary as you develop skills in the handling of patient material and laboratory testing to guide medical decision making.Laboratory Medicine is a four-year course in which you can pursue a specific area of interest by selecting one of three streams – Biomedical Science, Genetics and Molecular Biology or Forensic Biology and Toxicology.
In the fourth year, you will also take part in Murdoch's Work Integrated Learning, which allows you to apply your knowledge in a workplace environment.7 reasons to study Laboratory Medicine at MurdochFive-star rating for student-teacher ratio, overall experience, student support and teaching quality.* *Source:Good Universities Guide 2020.
You’ll study in a major health precinct including three hospitals and a medical research institute.
You’ll learn from lecturers who are making a real-word impact with their research and have extensive experience in laboratory medicine.
Prepare for the workforce or further study with the inclusion of cutting-edge advances in modern diagnostic science.
Learn on the latest instrumentation as part of our extensive hands-on practical training, including industry placements within diagnostic pathology laboratories.
If you’re aiming to study postgraduate medicine (or other medically-related vocations), you’ll be well prepared to apply when you finish this course.
You will have honours and higher research opportunities both on and off campus thanks to our strong links to Perth’s medical research institutes.
Structure
Spine 15 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| MSP100 | Career Learning: Managing Your Career | 3 |
| BMS431 | Laboratory Medicine Practice I | 6 |
| BMS432 | Laboratory Medicine Practice II | 6 |
Course Core 69 credit points
Required Units 69 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| BSC100 | Building Blocks for Science Students | 3 |
| MAS183 | Statistical Data Analysis | 3 |
| CHE140 | Fundamentals of Chemistry | 3 |
| BMS101 | Introduction to The Human Body | 3 |
| BIO152 | Cell Biology | 3 |
| BMS107 | Foundations of Vertebrate Form and Function | 3 |
| CHE144 | Foundations of Chemistry | 3 |
| BIO282 | Molecular Biology | 3 |
| BMS212 | Medical Microbiology | 3 |
| BMS211 | Medical Immunology and Molecular Genetics | 3 |
| BIO247 | Biochemistry | 3 |
| BMS218 | Haematology | 3 |
| BMS324 | Clinical Microbiology I | 3 |
| BMS314 | Pathological Basis of Disease | 3 |
| BMS321 | Histology | 3 |
| BMS327 | Diagnostic Genomics | 3 |
| BMS322 | Clinical Immunology | 3 |
| BMS323 | Clinical Biochemistry I | 3 |
| BMS326 | Clinical Haematology I | 3 |
| BMS325 | Histopathology | 3 |
| BMS423 | Clinical Biochemistry II | 3 |
| BMS424 | Clinical Microbiology II | 3 |
| BMS426 | Clinical Haematology II | 3 |
Specified Elective Units 12 credit points
Specified Electives Units - Group 1 12 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| BMS206 | Biomedical Physiology | 3 |
| BMS317 | Human Pharmacology | 3 |
| BIO247 | Biochemistry | 3 |
| BMS315 | Advances in Medical Science | 3 |
OR
Specified Electives Units - Group 2 12 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| BIO247 | Biochemistry | 3 |
| BIO356 | Genetics and Evolution | 3 |
| BIO394 | Genetic Engineering | 3 |
| BIO390 | Metabolic and Cellular Biochemistry | 3 |
OR
Specified Electives Units - Group 3 12 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| BIO282 | Molecular Biology | 3 |
| BMS213 | Forensic Anatomy and Anthropology | 3 |
| BIO359 | Forensic DNA Analysis | 3 |
| BIO367 | Forensic Toxicology | 3 |
Entry requirements
Advanced Standing
Everyone has a different path to university so if you’ve already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing. Also known as recognition of prior learning, advanced standing can reduce the amount of study needed to complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units.
Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.
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Adjustment for Murdoch RISE
Murdoch RISE is a selection rank adjustment, as part of our commitment to helping students from regional, Indigenous and low socio-economic backgrounds gain university entry.
If you achieve an ATAR of 60.00 - 89.95, a Murdoch RISE adjustment factor of up to 10.00 points may help you get into your preferred course. Murdoch RISE can increase your selection rank up to a maximum of 90.00.
There’s no application or need to register. If you are eligible, the adjustment factor is automatically added to your raw ATAR score when you apply.
This information applies to courses offered at our Australian campuses only. Courses offered at our Dubai, Singapore and Myanmar campuses or delivered by Open Universities Australia may have different requirements.
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