RMIT University
Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine (Honours)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationRMIT's Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine (Honours) will equip you with fundamental knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, develop your communication and professional skills and introduce you to factors that impact the health of individuals and communities, particularly our First Nations peoples.
You'll build skills and knowledge of molecular diagnostics which will provide an overview of the detection and application of biochemical and molecular biology techniques (DNA or RNA) to provide clinical information in the study of human diseases, including infectious disease, inherited conditions and cancer.
You'll also learn about clinical immunology and pathology, gaining an understanding of the diagnosis and management of patients with diseases or disease processes that result from disturbed immunological or pathophysiological mechanisms.
As a graduate of this laboratory medicine degree, you'll be qualified to practise as a medical scientist in the diagnostic pathology industry, be competitive for employment in medical research and be competitive for entry into PhD studies.
Delivery mode
RMIT University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- Plenty Road, Bundoora
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Prerequisites Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units 3 and 4:
- a study score of at least 25 in English other than EAL; or a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or equivalent studies.
- a study score of at least 20 in one of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods, Maths: Specialist Mathematics or Physics or equivalent studies.
- a study score of at least 20 in one of Biology or Chemistry or equivalent studies.
Applicant with recent secondary education (current or within the past two years)
You will be ranked on your ATAR plus any adjustment factors.
Applicant with Vocational Education and Training study
Applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement, e.g., level of TAFE qualification completed (including any adjustment factors).
Applicant with Higher Education study
You must have satisfactorily completed at least four courses (subjects) (0.5 EFTSL) at an Australian undergraduate level (or overseas equivalent).
Applicant with Work and Life Experience
You must have successfully completed the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) (or equivalent qualification) and meet the stated prerequisites.
Academic requirements
You must have successfully completed a qualification recognised by RMIT as equivalent to the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) with a minimum average of 65%.
Equivalent qualifications may also include completion of the RMIT Foundation Studies program or a recognised post secondary diploma in the relevant discipline with the required grades.
Prerequisites Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units 3 and 4:
- a study score of at least 20 in Biology or Chemistry or equivalent studies.
- a study score of at least 20 in one of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics or equivalent studies.
English language requirements
- IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)
- TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)
- Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50)
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component.
Course fees
$168,960
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine (Honours) will prepare you for the following roles.
Medical Laboratory Scientist
A Medical Laboratory Scientist plays a crucial role in diagnosing and monitoring diseases by performing laboratory tests on various specimens. They...
Biomedical Scientist
A Biomedical Scientist performs medical tests and analyses laboratory results. You might prepare reports on your findings to help medical staff mak...
Clinical Scientist
A Clinical Scientist conducts scientific research and tests in medical laboratories to aid in diagnosing and treating diseases. You might work in h...
Medical Technologist
A Medical Technologist conducts laboratory tests to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. You might work in a hospital, diagnostic lab...
Pharmaceutical Scientist
A Pharmaceutical Scientist conducts research and develops new medications to improve health outcomes. You might work in a laboratory, pharmaceutica...
Quality Control Analyst
A Quality Control Analyst ensures products meet required standards before reaching the market. You might work in a manufacturing plant, laboratory,...
Research Scientist
A Research Scientist collects and analyses information from scientific tests, trials and experiments. You might work in a particular field of scien...
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