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Master of Medical Laboratory Science

2020

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Overview
Location
SATAC Code
UAC Code
Casuarina Campus (FF)
1CM607
873260
* CSP = Commonwealth supported place
FF = Full fee
Course Duration
Full-time
2 year/s
Part-time
4 year/s
Availability for Admission
Domestic
Semester 1
International
No
Applications accepted through MyNextCourse
No
Can offers be deferred?
No
CDU Reference
CDU Course Code

SMLSC1

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Master 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

The Master in Laboratory Medicine is a new professionally accredited course that will provide you with the necessary knowledge, skills and workplace experience to work in diagnostic pathology and assist with diagnosis and treatment of disease. This course will provide you with the support and access to a broad and coherent body of knowledge in a range of contexts, at the masters-level. You will gain knowledge and skills in the areas of haematology, microbiology, clinical chemistry and anatomical pathology.

Graduates may work in areas such as diagnostic pathology, research, forensics science as well as health management, public health departments, educational institutes and the pharmaceutical industry.

Professional recognition

Graduates are eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS).

Credit transfers & pathways


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

Course fees

Non-Commonwealth supported places

Full fee paying places are available in this course.
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.

  • This course is being accredited for delivery in 2020.

  • Australian qualification framework

    This course is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 9.

Contact details

For further information about the course, enrolment procedures, closing dates and other administrative issues please contact Student Central on:

Email: student.central@cdu.edu.au Phone: (08) 8946 7766 or 1800 061 963 (free call)
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Entry Requirements

Admission criteria

Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree in biomedical or medical health disciplines.

Essential requirements

English language requirements

All HE applicants are required to demonstrate the minimum English language proficiency requirements for their chosen course of study. These entry requirements will normally be met by undertaking previous education in an English speaking country or obtaining a minimum International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score.

Where applicable, international applicants must also satisfy the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) English language proficiency (ELP) requirements for student visa applications.
 

A criminal history check will be required before undertaking any placements.

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Course structure

The Master in Laboratory Medicine comprises of core units and an elective. Core units include diagnostic haematology, pathology, clinical chemistry, bacteriology, mycology, virology and parasitology and transfusion. You will undertake two professional placements in diagnostic, forensic and world leading research laboratories within Darwin.

  • 2020 HE unit offerings will be published on 1 October 2019.
  • 2020 HE unit fees will be published no later than 1 December 2019.
  • Always refer to the Course Catalogue for the latest information about your course prior to enrolment.

Detailed course requirements and study information will be published as soon as it becomes available.

 

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Study plan

  • 2020 HE unit offerings will be published on 1 October 2019.
  • 2020 HE unit fees will be published no later than 1 December 2019.
  • Always refer to the Course Catalogue for the latest information about your course prior to enrolment.

Detailed course requirements and study information will be published as soon as it becomes available.

 

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How to apply

Domestic students - postgraduate studies

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SATAC is the application channel for residents of NT, ACT, SA, WA, QLD, VIC or TAS

 

SATAC

UAC

UAC is the application channel for residents of NSW

 

 

UAC

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