Associate Degree of Medical Laboratory Science (AMLS)

Back to top Program aims The Associate Degree of Medical Laboratory Science aims to provide education and training for medical technicians and or technical officers to service the public and private medical pathology laboratory industry.

A secondary aim is to provide graduates that will be able to play a role in the biomedical arena including research, technical, advisory and commercial roles.

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission, applicants must satisfy the following requirements:

• Have achieved a minimum Overall Position (OP) 16, tertiary entrance rank 66 or equivalent qualification.^

• English Language Proficiency requirements for Category 2.

Applicants are advised to also note the following:

• Assumed knowledge expectations: English; Mathematics A
• Recommended prior study: One of Biological Science, Chemistry or Science21 (4,SA) or equivalent.

All students are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements.

If students do not meet the English language requirements they may apply to study a University-approved English language program. On successful completion of the English language program, students may be admitted to an award program.

These are determined by the University for specific programs each Semester. The 2019 OP and tertiary entrance ranks are based on agreed QTAC schedules which assess formal study at Year 12 or equivalent level, tertiary, preparatory, professional or vocational qualifications or work experience, as detailed in the QTAC Assessment of Qualifications Manual and QTAC Assessor Guidelines. Special admissions may help you get into the program of your choice by increasing your Selection Rank. The additional points don't apply to all applicants or all programs. Please read the information about USQ's Special Admissions carefully to find out what you may be eligible for.

Program objectives

On completion of this program, students should be able to:

• apply a broad theoretical and practical knowledge in the medical laboratory sciences.
• collect, organise, analyse and interpret foundational medical laboratory science literature and basic laboratory data using appropriate experimental, computational, statistical and technological approaches.
• exhibit foundational scientific literacy and oral, written and digital communication skills to explain broad medical laboratory science concepts to a range of audiences.
• apply practical laboratory and technical skills to generate accurate scientific data.
• work independently or collaboratively in teams to analyse issues and develop appropriate solutions to problems across a range of cultural, institutional, national and global contexts.
• apply fundamental ethical, professional and workplace health and safety standards in clinical and research laboratories.