Undergraduate
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science Honours
2021
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There is no direct entry into this course, it is only available by internal course transfer.
Medical Laboratory Scientists work in a range of areas in pathology, including haematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, histology and serology. They are skilled in performing tests on both human and veterinary specimens, such as blood, tissues and bodily fluids to assist in the diagnosis of disease and provide information about the treatment options. The results of these tests provide physicians with the essential information they need to treat and prevent disease.
This professionally oriented four-year full-time course (or part-time equivalent), combines theoretical and laboratory-based study along with industry placements in world leading institutes.
Professional recognition
This course is recognised by the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS).
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This course is accredited by the University in accordance with the Higher Education Standards.
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Australian qualification framework
This course is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8.
Contact details
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Course structure
The Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science is a vocational and professional oriented degree designed to prepare students for a career as a medical laboratory scientist. It combines theoretical and laboratory-based study along with industry placements in world leading institutes. The course combines three years of study in CDU's laboratories, with a year of varied, challenging and rewarding placements in a diverse range of settings (health care, veterinary care, forensic laboratories and research laboratories), that will provide students with the knowledge and skills to secure professional employment and have excellent career prospects.
In the first year, students study foundations sciences, while gaining experience in biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, haematology, histology and biotechnology during their second year. In the third year, students study the clinical aspects of transfusion medicine, biochemistry, microbiology and cell pathology. The final year of the program is focused on clinical placements in diagnostic, forensic and world leading research laboratories within Darwin.
- 2021 HE unit offerings and unit fees are not yet available however will be published no later than 1 December 2020.
- Always refer to the Course Catalogue for the latest information about your course prior to enrolment.
A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 320 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.
| Unit type | Credit Points | Specific requirements |
| Core Units (24 units) |
260cp | Compulsory Core units totalling 260 credit points as per the list of units detailed below.
MLS101 Haematology 1 |
| Research units (2 units) |
60cp | Research units totalling 60 credit points as detailed below.
HSC701 Research Project (30 cp) |
| 320cp | Total Credit Points |
Students who commenced in or after 2013
No more than 20 credit points shall be counted with a grade of "PC" in a Bachelor AQF Level 7 course award and no more than 10 credit points at "PC" may be received at the highest level of the program of learning.
Of the total 320 credit points: (unless specified in the specific course structure above)
* not more than 120 credit points may be taken from 100 level units
* a minimum of 80 credit points must be taken from 300 level units or above
Students should refer to the current Grading Policy and Common Course Rules for further information.
Study plan
- 2021 HE unit offerings and unit fees are not yet available however will be published no later than 1 December 2020.
- Always refer to the Course Catalogue for the latest information about your course prior to enrolment.
Students commencing in Semester 1
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 1 and enrolling in a standard load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to reduce or vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.
When designing an individual study plan:
- ensure Common Units are completed in the first year of study;
- maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
- check the assumed knowledge for each unit as some 200 and 300 level units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the unit area at a lower level. 200 level units have the unit code which includes a number starting with 200.
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| MLS110 Introduction to Diagnostic Pathology | CO | SBI172 Anatomy and Physiology 2 | CO |
| SBI150 Cellular Biology | CO | SBI173 Microbiology | CO |
| SBI171 Anatomy and Physiology 1 | CO | SCH102 Organic and Inorganic Chemistry | CO |
| SCH101 Chemical Concepts | CO | SBI283 Immunology | CO |
| Year 2 | |||
| MLS101 Haematology 1 | CO | MLS202 Haematology 2 | CO |
| HSC230 Cultural Safety in Health | CO | PHA214 Biotechnology and Pharmacogenomics | CO |
| MLS245 Medical Biochemistry | CO | SBI209 Design and Analysis of Biological Studies | CO |
| SBI282 Clinical Microbiology 1 | CO | SBI284 Histology and Histochemistry | CO |
| Year 3 | |||
| MLS300 Cell Pathology | CO |
MLS401 Laboratory Placement 1 (20 cp) |
CO |
| MLS301 Transfusion Medicine | CO | ||
| SBI302 Clinical Microbiology 2 | CO |
MLS402 Laboratory Placement 2 (20 cp) |
CO |
| PHA311 Clinical Biochemistry | CO | ||
| Year 4 | |||
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HSC701 Research Project (30 cp) |
R | HSC702 Research Thesis (30 cp) | R |
| PHM526 Research Design | CO | PHM527 Health Research Skills | CO |
Course fees
Commonwealth supported places
Commonwealth Supported places are available in this course to students who meet one of the following residency requirements:
(a) Australian Citizenship; or
(b) a New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident visa holder who will be resident within Australia for the duration of the unit.
2020: Information about fees and charges can be found at Fees and Payments.
2021: Information about fees and charges for 2021 are not yet available however will be published prior to 1 December 2020.
Commonwealth supported places
Commonwealth Supported places are available in this course to students who meet one of the following residency requirements:
(a) Australian Citizenship; or
(b) a New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident visa holder who will be resident within Australia for the duration of the unit.
2020: Information about fees and charges can be found at Fees and Payments.
2021: Information about fees and charges for 2021 are not yet available however will be published prior to 1 December 2020.