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Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Science
(WITHDRAWN)
UniSC - University of the Sunshine Coast - Sunshine Coast
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Course outline

In just two years become an entry-level medical laboratory technician and gain employment in
Australia’s expanding pathology industry, working in hospital and private pathology laboratories. Learn to
perform tests on blood and other bodily fluids and tissues, assisting clinicians in the diagnosis, treatment
and prevention of diseases and clinical disorders. Receive full credit towards the Bachelor of Biomedical Science which you can complete with one additional year of study.

In this program you will conduct clinical investigations on human diseases, develop technical skills in haematology, histology, biochemistry, clinical chemistry, blood banking, and medical microbiology, and you’ll receive training by laboratory scientists and technicians to handle human specimens.
For more information, visit Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Science at UniSC – University of the Sunshine Coast.

Note

Some placement host organisations have chosen to continue requiring COVID-19 vaccination. If you are not fully vaccinated, it is important to know that placement opportunities in your program may be limited and may result in a delay to your placement.

Other requirements

Before undertaking industry placement courses, students must obtain and provide evidence of vaccination against hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis and varicella (chickenpox) and obtain a Blue Card; refer to institution. The Inherent Academic Requirements of a program are those fundamental skills, capabilities and knowledge that students must be able to demonstrate in order to achieve the essential learning outcomes of the program, while maintaining the academic integrity of that program. For information, visit Inherent Academic Requirements on the UniSC – University of the Sunshine Coast website.

Admissions Criteria

For additional information about the admissions criteria for UniSC – University of the Sunshine Coast and for this course, refer to UniSC – University of the Sunshine Coast’s website.

Prerequisites

Completion of Year 12 or attained age 17 years

Recommended study
English; General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics; at least one science subject (preferably Chemistry)
Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2023
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2023

For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.

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Highest Rank to receive an offer

Median Rank to receive an offer

Lowest Rank to receive an offer

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

<5*

<5*

<5*

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

<5*

<5*

<5*

Notes

* “<5" – indicates less than 5 ATAR/Selection Rank based offers were made

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2023

For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.

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Higher education study

Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

Work and life experience

Recent secondary education

Recent secondary education admitted solely on the basis of ATAR/Rank

Admitted where both ATAR/Rank and additional criteria were considered

Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR/Rank was not a factor

International students

All students

Number of students

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<5*

<5*

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0

<5*

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8

Percentage of all students

<5*

<5*

<5*

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0.0%

0.0%

<5*

0.0%

100%

Notes

* “<5" – the number of students is less than 5

Career opportunities

Medical laboratory technician in pathology services, laboratory technician in scientific and educational technical services.

Course Code
013131
Start Date
Feb 2024
Jul 2024
Offer rounds

Fee
CSP/$8296 (1st year contribution)
Level of Qualification
Associate Degree
Study Area
Health and Recreation
Study Mode
Full time, Part time
Course Duration

2 years Full time or 4 years Part time or 21/2 years Full time or 5 years Part time

Location
Sunshine Coast
 
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