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James Cook University (JCU)

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Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (Honours)

  • Bachelor (Honours)

Be at the forefront of healthcare research and diagnostics with a degree accredited with the Australian Institute of Medical and Clinical Scientists (AIMS). Develop extensive theoretical and medical knowledge across the fields of medical science.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor (Honours)
Duration
4 years full-time
Course Code
094675A
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb
Domestic Fees
$8,301 per year / $33,204 total
International Fees
$37,960 per year / $151,840 total
ATAR
65.4

About this course

Be at the forefront of healthcare research and diagnostics with a degree accredited with the Australian Institute of Medical and Clinical Scientists (AIMS). Develop extensive theoretical and medical knowledge across the fields of medical science. You will gain hands-on clinical and laboratory skills with placement opportunities and training in world-class diagnostic medical laboratories and research centres.

Entry requirements

ATAR 65.40

English (Units 3/4,C). Mathematical Methods (Units 3/4,C), Chemistry (Units 3/4,C)

Recommended Knowledge

One of Biology, Health, Physical Education or Physics (Units 3/4,C)

Study locations

Townsville

Career pathways

JCU Medical Laboratory Science graduates are at the forefront of rapidly advancing scientific work in diagnostic pathology particularly in regional and remote areas. Graduates are adept at providing advanced diagnostic capacity to support health care in these regions.

Graduates pursue careers in public and private hospitals, laboratories, clinics and government agencies. They seize opportunities across Australia and internationally.

As this degree is accredited with AIMS, you can become a Certified Medical Scientists (CMLS) and work in hospital and private diagnostic pathology laboratories. You may also find employment as a medical laboratory scientist in a variety of settings.

You may also choose to continue on with further coursework or higher degree research by study. You may choose to continue on with further coursework or higher degree research by study with the Master of Public Health.

How to apply

Note the course QTAC code for the location you've chosen. You'll need to enter it as part of your QTAC application.

Application dates vary between courses, whether they're delivered in semester, trimester or carousel study modes. View our Application due dates page for more information.

ATAR score is indicative only. Entry scores will be finalised in the major offer round.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at James Cook University (JCU).
87.4%
Overall satisfaction
74.8%
Skill scale
74.8%
Teaching scale
93.4%
Employed full-time
$110.4k
Average salary