Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS)

Back to top Program aims The Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science aims to provide education, training professional practice experience for medical scientists to service the public and private pathology laboratory industry.

A secondary aim is to provide graduates who will be equipped with the knowledge and skills required to play a role in the biomedical field 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) 15, tertiary entrance rank 68 or equivalent qualification.^

• English Language Proficiency requirements for Category 2.

Applicants are advised to also address 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 and coherent body of theoretical knowledge and medical laboratory competencies and skills.
• collect, organise, analyse and interpret medical laboratory science literature and laboratory data using appropriate experimental, computational, statistical and technological approaches.
• exhibit scientific literacy and oral, written and digital communication skills to explain medical laboratory science concepts to a range of audiences.
• apply practical laboratory and technical skills to generate accurate clinical and scientific data.
• work independently or collaboratively in teams to critically and creatively analyse issues and develop appropriate solutions to complex problems across a range of clinical, cultural, institutional, national and global contexts.
• apply ethical, professional and workplace health and safety standards in clinical and research laboratories.