Overview

This Medical Laboratory Science degree at Queensland University of Technology is designed to give you a clear path to becoming a medical laboratory scientist and to meet the eligibility requirements for membership into the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists. It is also a great option if you’re looking for a career in medicine or research and provides a strong pathway to postgraduate study.

Careers and outcomes

As a medical laboratory scientist, you can work in a variety of areas such as genes and DNA (genomics), blood (haematology), tissues (histopathology), cells (cytopathology), germs (microbiology) and the chemicals in the body (biochemistry).

Biochemist

Cytologist

Cytopathologist

Genetic pathologist

Haematologist

Histopathologist

Hospital scientist

Medical scientist

Medicine (after further study)

Microbiologist

Molecular pathologist

Pathology scientist

Research scientist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Anatomy

Human Cell & Molecular Biology

Genes, Genomes and Genetics

Quantitative Skills for Health Scientists

Pathology

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-29 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-18 00:00:00 , National

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1st semester: International: Applications are open all year.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

384 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brisbane, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

CRICOS: 076173F

An aggregate score of 8 based on the best three A-Level subjects from General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced (A2) Level.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme with final aggregate score of 28.

Subject prerequisites

Chemistry (Units 3 & 4, C)

Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C)

You must have achieved this study at a level comparable to Australian Year 12 or in recognised post-secondary studies.

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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

57200 AUD / year

≈ 57200 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9500 AUD / year

≈ 9500 AUD / year

Additional Details

Commonwealth supported place (CSP) for domestic students.

Living costs

Brisbane

Australia

1402 - 2528 AUD / month

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

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Duration

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Living costs

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