Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science
Charles Darwin University (CDU)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00300K
Medical Laboratory Scientists work in a range of areas in pathology, including haematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, histology and serology. They are skilled in performing tests on both human and veterinary specimens, such as blood, tissues and bodily fluids to assist in the diagnosis of disease and provide information about the treatment options. The results of these tests provide physicians with the essential information they need to treat, monitor and prevent disease. This professionally oriented four-year full-time course (or part-time equivalent), combines theoretical and laboratory-based study along with industry placements in world leading institutes. This course is recognised by the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS), providing graduates with employment opportunities in the identification and diagnosis of disease and pathogens, medical research, forensic pathology, public health and the pharmaceutical industry, both within Australia and Internationally.
Structure
In the first year, you will study foundation sciences providing you with the knowledge and skills required to excel in the subsequent years. The second year includes biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, haematology, histology and biotechnology. In third year, you will study transfusion medicine, clinical biochemistry, clinical microbiology and cell pathology, gaining the required knowledge and skills of the major disciplines of a diagnostic laboratory, before commencing clinical placements in diagnostic, forensic and world leading research laboratories within Darwin in your fourth year.A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 320 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.Unit typeCredit PointsSpecific requirementsCore Units(25 units)290cpCompulsory Core units totalling 290 credit points as per the list of units detailed below.MLS101 Haematology 1MLS110 Introduction to Diagnostic PathologySBI150 Cellular BiologySBI171 Anatomy and Physiology 1SBI172 Anatomy and Physiology 2SBI182 Microbiology and Immunology (replaces SBI173 from 2021)SCH101 Chemical ConceptsHSC220 Society, culture and health: A sociological introduction (replaces HSC230 from 2021)MLS202 Haematology 2MLS245 Medical BiochemistryMLS283 Clinical Immunology (replaces SBI283 from 2021)PHA214 Biotechnology and PharmacogenomicsSBI209 Design and Analysis of Biological StudiesSBI241 Pathophysiology for Healthcare (replaces SCH102 from 2021)SBI282 Clinical Microbiology 1 SBI284 Histology and HistochemistryMLS300 Cell PathologyMLS301 Transfusion MedicinePHA311 Clinical BiochemistrySBI302 Clinical Microbiology 2MLS401 Laboratory Placement 1 (20cp)MLS402 Laboratory Placement 2 (20cp)MLS411 Laboratory Placement 3 (20cp)MLS415 Laboratory Placement 4 (20cp)MLS410 Professional Practice Consolidation Electives (3 units)30cpElective units totalling 30 credit points selected from undergraduate units offered by the University 320cpTotal Credit PointsStudents who commenced in or after 2013No more than 20 credit points shall be counted with a grade of "PC" in a Bachelor AQF Level 7 course award and no more than 10 credit points at "PC" may be received at the highest level of the program of learning.Of the total 320 credit points: (unless specified in the specific course structure above)* not more than 120 credit points may be taken from 100 level units* a minimum of 80 credit points must be taken from 300 level units or aboveStudents should refer to the current Grading Policy and Common Course Rules for further information.2021 Course Changes and Transition ArrangementsHSC220 Society, culture and health: A sociological introduction has replaced HSC230 Cultural Safety in Health from 2021. Students have completed HSC230 do not need to complete HSC220.SBI182 Microbiology and Immunology has replaced SBI173 Microbiology from 2021 and is equivalent. Students who have completed SBI173 do not need to complete SBI182.SBI241 Pathophysiology for Healthcare (previous title Bioscience for Healthcare Practice) has replaced SCH102 Organic and Inorganic Chemistry from 2021. Students who have completed SCH102 count this as an elective unit and must also complete SBI241.MLS283 Clinical Immunology has replaced SBI283 Immunology from 2021 and is equivalent. Students who have completed SBI283 do not need to complete MLS283.
Subjects
- Science and The Environment, Clinical and Behavioural Sciences, Design and Construction
Standard entry requirements
Admission requirements are met by one of the following:Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60*.Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate IV level or higher.Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma.Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 135 (or a score of 145 if prior to May 2010).Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognised tertiary preparation course.Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.* After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.
