Griffith University

Course Level

Bachelor Degree (Pass)

CRICOS

075028A

Related Careers

Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science

Medical scientists perform diagnostic tests of blood, tissues and other bodily fluids to help doctors diagnose diseases such as glandular fever, diabetes, swine flu and even cancer. Medical scientists can also recommend treatment options and help manage clinical trials.In this degree, you will develop the knowledge and skills to work as a medical scientist. In your first year, you will take courses in chemistry, cell biology, anatomy and physiology. You will learn about the body's structure, how it functions under normal circumstances and general health challenges. From your second year, you will start to focus on specialist courses in medical laboratory science and learn how the body functions under diseased conditions.In your fourth year, you will gain more in-depth knowledge of medical laboratory science and undertake full-time clinical placements in each of the areas of medical science.Honours is available through an additional year of study.

Campus	Duration	Fees	ATAR
Gold Coast	Full-time - 4 years	N/A	79

Subjects

Anatomy and Physiology Systems I
Anatomy and Physiology Systems II
Biochemistry
Cells, Tissues and Regulation
Chemistry of Biological Systems I
Chemistry of Biological Systems II
Clinical Biochemistry
Clinical Laboratory Discipline Based Project
Clinical Microbiology
Clinical Placement I
Clinical Placement II
Fundamentals of Microbiology
Genes and Disease
Haematology I
Haematology II
Health Challenges for the 21st Century
Histology
Histopathology
Immunology
Integrated Systems Physiology
Introduction to Biomedical Data Analysis
Introduction to Clinical Pathology
Language and Communication for Health
Listed electives and/or Free-choice electives
Microbiology
Molecular Diagnostics
Molecular Genetics
Molecular Medicine
Pathophysiology
Pharmacology
Transfusion Science

Recognition

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