Graduate Diploma of Medical Laboratory Science
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The Graduate Diploma of Medical Laboratory Science is designed to provide students with the theoretical and practical skills necessary for employment in medical pathology laboratories.
The programme will provide a formal qualification in medical laboratory science for students with an undergraduate background in science or health science. Students undertaking this course may apply to convert to the Master of Biomedical Science offered by the School.
The programme will equip students to sit the examination for membership of the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists when they have the appropriate practical laboratory experience.
A medical laboratory scientist carries out laboratory investigations which assist in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
- Microbiology – Medical scientists detect and identify disease-causing microorganisms from patients with infectious diseases and perform tests to help select the correct treatment.
- Haematology – Medical scientists assess the numbers and quality of various cells in the blood and bone marrow, identifying diseases such as iron deficiency anaemia and leukaemia, bleeding or clotting disorders. They help monitor patients on anticoagulant therapy.
- Transfusion – Medical scientists conduct testing on donated blood, to ensure it is safe for transfusion, by carrying out blood group and antibody screening. They ensure the blood is compatible by also testing recipients.
- Clinical Biochemistry & Endocrinology – Medical scientists in clinical biochemistry analyse blood and body fluids for chemicals to assist in the diagnosis and monitoring of patients with metabolic or physiological diseases. Medical scientists in endocrinology measure, interpret and assess hormone levels and hormonal actions.
- Immunology – Medical scientists interpret laboratory tests to diagnose immune system function and disorders.
- Molecular Biology – Medical scientists utilise specialised techniques at the cutting edge of science to investigate the genetic basis of disease and assess the risk of developing disease based on genetic make-up.
- Histology – Medical scientists prepare tissues or lesions to enable the microscopic diagnosis of disease processes such as cancer or infection. Cytologists examine smears of cells to enable the early detection of cells that may indicate the presence of malignancy.
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