Overview

Whilst completing the Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (Honours) at CQUniversity Australia, you will build technical and evaluative skills to assess and implement recommendations for best practice in patient testing, monitoring and education.

Key facts

You will also develop an advanced level of communication skill to ensure positive interactions with both patients and other health professionals.

Through opportunities in professional practice, case-based studies and research projects, you will develop clinical decision-making and problem-solving abilities to enable you to successfully perform your duties as a medical laboratory scientist upon graduation.

Career Opportunities

Completion of the Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences (Honours) will prepare you to pursue employment opportunities as a Medical Laboratory Scientist.

A Medical Laboratory Scientist is a health professional who conducts medical laboratory tests to assist in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Anatomy and Physiology

Atoms, Molecules and Matter

Microbiology

Molecular Cell Biology

Clinical Biochemistry

Medical Microbiology

Applied Pathophysiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-10 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-07-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-14 00:00:00 , International

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internationals submit the application at least three months before your preferred term, or even earlier if you can.

Language

English

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Credits

192 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Rockhampton, Australia

Disciplines

Health Sciences Biochemistry View 190 other Bachelors in Health Sciences in Australia

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General requirements

CRICOS: 097144D

If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or United States of America you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University. Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion within the last 5 years of:

A secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), or

Bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years full time with a minimum overall GPA 4.0

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

43440 AUD / year

≈ 43440 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

11522 AUD / year

≈ 11522 AUD / year

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Living costs

Rockhampton

Australia

1200 - 2000 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

A scholarship can help with the costs involved with living on campus, laptops and technology, childcare, study and living expenses, travel, and more.

You may be eligible for a 25% international scholarship funded by the University.

The University also offers other scholarships to support international students and encourage you to apply for the one that's right for you.

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Scholarships Information

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