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- incomplete higher education studies
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Undergraduate
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science
2020
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Overview
Location
Satac Codes
Casuarina Campus
104671
Course Duration
Full-time
4 year/s
Part-time
8 year/s
Availability for Admission
Domestic
Semester 1
International
No
Applications accepted through MyNextCourse
Yes
Can offers be deferred?
Yes
CDU Reference
CDU Course Code
WMLSC1
Award
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science
Faculty/College
College of Health and Human Sciences
Sector
HE
Area of study
Science and The Environment
Clinical and Behavioural Sciences
Design and Construction
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. This course is recognised by the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS), providing graduates with employment opportunities in the identification and diagnosis of disease and pathogens, medical research, forensic pathology, public health and the pharmaceutical industry, both within Australia and Internationally.
Professional recognition
The Australian Institute of Medical Science (AIMS)
Credit transfers & pathways
Pathways for VET to Higher Education
Guaranteed credit transfer arrangements are available to students commencing a Bachelor degree at Charles Darwin University with completed Certificate IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree qualifications in the same field or discipline at Charles Darwin University. Students who hold completed qualifications should refer to the additional information provided about Advanced Standing and Credit Transfer and Pathways using the links below:
Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education
For information about credit transfer available to students with complete or incomplete study at this or other Institutions refer to Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education
Credit transfer
For further information on credit transfer and how to apply visit ASK CDU
Assumed knowledge
Stage 2 Chemistry or equivalent
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.
2019: Information about fees and charges can be found at Fees and Payments and 2019 HE Units and Fees.
2020: Information about fees and charges for 2020 will be published no later than 1 December 2019.
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This course is being accredited for delivery in 2020.
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Australian qualification framework
This course is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 7.
Contact details
For further information about the course, enrolment procedures, closing dates and other administrative issues please contact Student Central on:
Course structure
In the first year, you will study foundation sciences providing you with the knowledge and skills required to excel in the subsequent years. The second year includes biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, haematology, histology and biotechnology.
In third year, you will study transfusion medicine, clinical biochemistry, clinical microbiology and cell pathology, gaining the required knowledge and skills of the major disciplines of a diagnostic laboratory, before commencing clinical placements in diagnostic, forensic and world leading research laboratories within Darwin in your fourth year.
Detailed course requirements and study information will be published as soon as it becomes available.
Study plan
Detailed course requirements and study information will be published as soon as it becomes available.
SATAC and MyNextCourse applications
SATAC and MyNextCourse applications
Option 1 - Apply via SATAC
Option 1 - Apply via SATAC
Option 2 - Apply via MyNextCourse
Option 2 - Apply via MyNextCourse
You should apply via MyNextCourse if you have successfully completed, or are about to complete one of the following at CDU:
- Certificate IV or above
- Eligible Enabling Program (TEP, PTS)
- Undergraduate Degree
Are you applying as an International Student?
Everything you need to know to apply
Everything you need to know to apply
How to apply for international students
How to apply for international students
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Once you have started the application you will have the option of saving your application and resuming it at a later date.
There is no application fee when you apply online.
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