Graduate Diploma in Laboratory Medicine
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
About
From 2014 onwards the Graduate Diploma in Laboratory Medicine is an exit-only program.
All Students need to enrol in the Master of Laboratory Medicine.The Graduate Diploma in Laboratory Medicine (exit-only program) provides advanced training and education in one of the major disciplines of laboratory medicine.
It is offered for graduates from general science/biomedical science degrees that have a biological science focus and limited or no experience in diagnostic laboratory disciplines.The program is delivered in face to face mode and requires on campus attendance.It is designed for graduates of general science or biomedical science degree programs who are interested in a career in diagnostic pathology or medical research but who lack experience, or have only limited experience, in the diagnostic laboratory disciplines.A capstone experience in this program is MEDS2154 Advanced Laboratory Medicine.
This experience will consolidate and expand the knowledge gained throughout the program.
Structure
Year One of Program
Select and Complete Twenty Four (24) Credit Points from:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Clinical Biochemistry | 24 | ONPS2342 | Bundoora Campus |
| Advanced Haematology | 24 | MEDS2112 | Bundoora Campus |
| Advanced Transfusion and Transplantation Science | 24 | ONPS2361 | Bundoora Campus |
| Bacterial Infections | 24 | ONPS1045 | City Campus |
| Advanced Anatomical Pathology | 24 | MEDS2185 | Bundoora Campus |
| Parasites | 12 | BIOL2401 | City Campus |
| Viruses and Infections | 12 | BIOL2402 | City Campus |
Select and Complete Four (4) Courses, Forty Eight (48) Credit Points from:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Histology | 12 | ONPS2532 | Bundoora Campus |
| Microbiology | 12 | BIOL2173 | City Campus |
| Diagnostic Microbiology | 12 | BIOL2417 | Bundoora Campus |
| Clinical Immunology | 12 | ONPS2560 | Bundoora Campus |
| Immunology | 12 | ONPS1050 | Bundoora Campus |
| Clinical Biochemistry 1 | 12 | ONPS2340 | Bundoora Campus |
| Anatomical Pathology 1 | 12 | MEDS2183 | Bundoora Campus |
| Haematology and Transfusion Science 1 | 12 | MEDS2179 | Bundoora Campus |
| Point of Care Patient Testing | 12 | ONPS2426 | Bundoora Campus |
| Advanced Medical Informatics and Laboratory Management | 12 | ONPS2449 | Bundoora Campus |
| Molecular Genetics and Diagnostics | 12 | ONPS2639 | Bundoora Campus |
| Integrative Pathology | 12 | MEDS2181 | Bundoora Campus |
| Medical Microbiology 1 | 12 | ONPS1054 | Bundoora Campus |
Complete the following One (1) Course, Twenty Four (24) Credit Points:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Laboratory Medicine | 24 | MEDS2154 | Bundoora Campus |
Entry requirements
Entry into this program is through the MC158 Master of Laboratory Medicine. This normally requires a relevant undergraduate degree (eg. Laboratory Medicine, Biomedical Science, Biological Science or related discipline).
Students may exit the program with the GD102, Graduate Diploma in Laboratory Medicine provided you complete the courses listed in this program guide.
Learning outcomes
As a graduate from this one-year program, you will be able to apply advanced knowledge and skills in a range of diagnostic procedures in a clinical pathology laboratory. You will develop high level skills in problem solving, interpretative and critical thinking that are relevant to your areas of specialisation. This will encompass substantial depth in one chosen discipline selected from Advanced Haematology, Advanced Transfusion and Transplantation Science, Advanced Clinical Biochemistry or Advanced Medical Microbiology courses.
1. Knowledge
Have a comprehensive understanding of key scientific principles underpinning laboratory medicine and have developed a systemic knowledge of core cellular and molecular processes underlying health and disease. Have advanced knowledge of one core clinical speciality discipline of laboratory medicine and advanced management skills.
2. Technical skills
Ability to develop and perform a range of diagnostic techniques relevant to the field of laboratory medicine. To use logical and systemic thinking and high level critical analysis skills to solve problems by utilising diagnostic techniques and methodologies in the chosen areas of clinical laboratory specialisation.
3. Professional work practices Have a critical awareness of principles relating to scientific integrity, ethical issues and legal framework that underpins the field of laboratory medicine. Contribute to professional work settings through effective interpersonal and teamwork skills to support constructive interactions.
4. Communication skills Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups within the diagnostic laboratory environment.
5. Reflective ability Ability to reflect and integrate based upon experiences in relation to theory and work practices to demonstrate creativity in the identification of problems and their solutions.
6. Research skills Ability to apply the principles and methods of scientific inquiry and research design to plan and perform hypothesis-driven research project in the field of laboratory medicine.
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