Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science Honours
Charles Darwin University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00300K
There is no direct entry into this course, it is only available by internal course transfer.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 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.
Structure
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(24 units)260cpCompulsory Core units totalling 260 credit points as per the list of units detailed below. MLS101 Haematology 1 MLS110 Introduction to Diagnostic Pathology SBI150 Cellular Biology SBI171 Anatomy and Physiology 1 SBI172 Anatomy and Physiology 2 SBI182 Microbiology and Immunology (replaces SBI173 from 2021) SCH101 Chemical Concepts HSC220 Society, culture and health: A sociological introduction (replaces HSC230 from 2021) MLS202 Haematology 2 MLS245 Medical Biochemistry MLS283 Clinical Immunology (replaces SBI283 from 2021) PHA214 Biotechnology and Pharmacogenomics SBI209 Design and Analysis of Biological Studies SBI241 Pathophysiology for Healthcare (replaces SCH102 from 2021) SBI282 Clinical Microbiology 1 SBI284 Histology and Histochemistry MLS300 Cell Pathology MLS301 Transfusion Medicine PHA311 Clinical Biochemistry SBI302 Clinical Microbiology 2 MLS401 Laboratory Placement 1 (20 cp) MLS402 Laboratory Placement 2 (20 cp) PHM526 Research Design PHM527 Research, Ethics and Impact (new title 2021) Research units (2 units)60cpResearch units totalling 60 credit points as detailed below. HSC701 Research Project (30 cp) HSC702 Research Thesis (30 cp) 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 has replaced SCH102 Organic and Inorganic Chemistry from 2021. These units are not equivalent and students who have completed SCH102 need to contact the course coordinator for progression advice.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
There is no direct entry into this course. This course is only available as an internal transfer from the Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science to current students who have completed the first three years of the Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science with GPA >5.0. Offers may be limited and will be made on the basis of invitation and interview.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Casuarina | No |
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