M3U Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine

Overview 2020

Entry Requirements: See entry requirements

Duration: Minimum 3.5 Years, up to a maximum of 8 Years
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Duration refers to the minimum and maximum amounts of time in which this course can be completed. It will be affected by whether you choose to study full or part time, noting that some programs are only available part time.

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Course accredited by: Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS)
Australian Qualification Framework level: 7

This course may not be available to international students. Please see the list of distance courses (i.e. online and taken outside Australia) that are offered to international students

Every day we're investigating something new, we're finding new things, even here at a local level. I love my job, that's where my passion lies.

Lauren Upston, Bachelor of Biomedical Science

NOTE: This course is now in teach-out, new applicants please refer to the Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine (53G).

In medical laboratories all around the world, bright minds are helping to diagnose and track the treatment of human disease – and bring new discoveries to light. This course gives you the chance to join their ranks.

Formerly known as The Bachelor of Biomedical Science, the newly titled Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine is the perfect degree for anyone looking to work in specialised medical or pathology laboratories. This degree is professionally accredited by the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS), so employers will recognise that graduates from the course have been specifically trained for the industry – and are ready to be employed as medical scientists.

The three and half year course consists of six semesters of on-campus study, plus a seventh semester of clinical placement in an accredited lab in Australia.

This program is structured to build your knowledge in chemistry, anatomy, physiology, histology, immunology, cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, haematology, clinical biochemistry and medical microbiology.

With this knowledge, you'll be ready to work in diagnostic pathology or medical research laboratories, and start making your own contributions to the medical science field.

Course objectives

The Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine is designed to prepare students to work in specialised medical and pathology laboratories that provide diagnostic services that are an essential part of the health care system. The tests performed provide valuable information that is used in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Many graduates continue into postgraduate study and conduct research in the areas of molecular biology, clinical chemistry, medical microbiology and haematology.

Students will gain knowledge and a variety of skills in professional areas such as: clinical chemistry, endocrinology, haematology, blood transfusion science, histopathology, microbiology, human molecular biology, and immunology.

Practical experience

During the final semester of this course, you will participate in a Professional Experience Placement (PEP). This work integrated learning approach enables students to practice newly acquired skills, behaviours and knowledge in a workplace environment. The aim of PEP is to immerse students in a professional healthcare setting, to gain a better understanding of the roles of professionals within the health care system.

This clinical placement is undertaken off campus in an accredited diagnostic pathology laboratory, where you will develop practical laboratory skills and contribute to patient healthcare via diagnostic techniques within the laboratory.

Safety in Practice Compliance

All students enrolling in College of Health and Medicine programs which include a professional experience placement component, laboratory and/or field activity are required to establish and maintain their capacity to practice safely via Safety in Practice Requirements documentation.

Please visit http://www.utas.edu.au/health/professional-experience-placement/safety-in-practice-requirements to see what's required.

Career outcomes

Studying at UTAS is good because of the small class numbers, so you receive one on one tutoring which is beneficial. The lecturers in the Bachelor of Biomedical Science [Laboratory Medicine] are very helpful, and student have direct access to lecturers.

Yik Chang Ho, Alumni - Bachelor of Biomedical Science [Laboratory Medicine]

On graduation you will be ready to undertake an exciting career at the forefront of laboratory medicine. The opportunities are broad, including roles with diagnostic pathology labs – both public and private facilities, or within the medical research field.

This degree can also be used to launch a career in medical research, veterinary laboratories, diagnostic and pharmaceutical companies or health management.

A number of graduates have used their degree internationally, working in pathology laboratories across South East Asia and Europe.

"A career in biomedical science is an exciting and rewarding, yet challenging career, where no two days are ever the same. The Bachelor of Biomedical Science [Laboratory Medicine] is an excellently rounded degree, which allows graduates to work in numerous scientific fields and apply your skills to a diverse collection of jobs."

– Dr Elizabeth Witherden, Post-doctoral research associate, Kings College London (Alumni, Bachelor of Biomedical Science [Laboratory Medicine], University of Tasmania).

Professional Recognition

The Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine is accredited by the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS).

Graduates from this course meet the academic requirements for direct entry into the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists.

Further study opportunities

This course provides an excellent foundation if you are hoping to enter undergraduate and postgraduate medicine and other allied health courses across Australia. A number of students use the knowledge they've gained in this course to enter undergraduate and postgraduate medicine courses across the country.

Students interested in pursuing an honours course in Laboratory Medicine should contact Dr Cecilia Kitic (Honours Coordinator).

Course structure

Please note that the first year of the degree may be studied in Hobart.

Year 1

Semester 1

CXA101

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Launceston	Semester 1
Launceston	Semester 2
Launceston	Summer school (early)

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 1
Hobart	Semester 2
Launceston	Semester 1
Launceston	Semester 2
Cradle Coast	Semester 1

Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine (M3U)

Overview 2020

Entry Requirements

Duration

Duration

Location

Safety in Practice Compliance

Career outcomes

Professional Recognition

Further study opportunities

Course structure

Please note that the first year of the degree may be studied in Hobart.

Semester 1

Introduction to Medical Laboratory Sciences

Health: Determinants and Analysis

Human Anatomy and Physiology 1A

Chemistry 1A

Chemistry 1A Hobart

Semester 2

Scientific and Research Literacy

Living and Working with Cultural Diversity

Human Anatomy and Physiology 1B

Chemistry 1B

Chemistry 1B Hobart

Semester 1

Histology

Immunology

Pathology of Common Diseases

Metabolic Biochemistry

Semester 2

Histopathology

Haematology 1

General and Medical Microbiology

Clinical Chemistry 1

Semester 1

Cell and Molecular Biochemistry

Haematology 2

Medical Microbiology A

Clinical Chemistry 2

Semester 2

Human Molecular Biology

Transfusion Science

Medical Microbiology B

Clinical Chemistry 3 (Endocrinology)

Medical Laboratory Practice

Medical Laboratory Placement 1

Medical Laboratory Placement 2

For Students Commencing in 2017 or prior

Semester 1

Chemistry 1A

Foundations of the Human Body

Introduction to Medical Laboratory Sciences

Data Handling and Statistics 1

Semester 2

Chemistry 1B

Human Anatomy and Physiology 1A

Histology

Microbiology and Health

Semester 1

Histopathology

Immunology

Metabolic Biochemistry

Anatomy and Physiology 2

Semester 2

Cell and Molecular Biochemistry

Haematology 1

Clinical Chemistry 1

General and Medical Microbiology

Semester 1

Haematology 2

Clinical Chemistry 2

Medical Microbiology A

Human Molecular Biology

Semester 2

Transfusion Science

Clinical Chemistry 3 (Endocrinology)

Medical Microbiology B

Research and Topics in Health Sciences

Semester 1

Medical Laboratory Practice