Bachelor of Medical Science (Laboratory Medicine Professional)

University of Technology Sydney

Australia, Sydney

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University of Technology Sydney

Australia , Sydney

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

115508E

Campuses

MainSite

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesDecember-2025

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 48,336 / year

Next Intake December-2025

Bachelor of Medical Science (Laboratory Medicine Professional)

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This course is available by internal course transfer from the Bachelor of Medical Science (Pathology). Placements are limited and applicants are competitively assessed for course transfer in their final session of the Pathology course.

Leverage passion for medical science into a lab-based career. The Bachelor of Medical Science (Laboratory Medicine Professional) connects students with advanced technical skills development and extensive industry experience in medical laboratory environments. Graduates emerge as experts in diagnostic methods for different diseases, as well as in the workflow, regulations and health and safety requirements of professional pathology environments.

The course is designed as a fourth-year add-on to the Bachelor of Medical Science (Pathology). It is only available through a competitive application process to students who complete the pathology program.

Why UTS Science?

As one of Australia’s leading university science faculties, UTS Science is committed to scientific advancement that creates a more sustainable world. Our students join a university that delivers global impact in STEM education and research and a faculty that produces scientists with the power to transform the profession.

UTS Science, one of Australia's leading university science faculties, is committed to scientific advancement that creates a more sustainable world. When students study with UTS, they join a university that delivers global impact in STEM education and research and a faculty that produces scientists with the power to transform the profession.

Course features Course content is dedicated to the acquisition of specialist medical laboratory skills, knowledge and experience. Its comprised of subjects in human pathophysiology, applied pathology technology, molecular pathology and laboratory management, plus a professional placement in a hospital laboratory or related medical environment.

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Course aims

Study where medical science happens
Extensive professional placement connects students to people and organisations with the power to shape their careers. On campus, students benefit from curriculum designed in partnership with industry, ensuring that their learning keeps pace with the changing demands of the medical science field.

Purpose-built facilities
As a university of technology, UTS is known for its commitment to practice-based teaching and the integration of new technologies into course design and development. UTS Medical Science students learn in the world-class Hive Super Lab and UTS Science Super Lab, two collaborative, tech-driven learning environments that support simultaneous teaching of multiple classes in one space.

Innovation and Transdisciplinary program

Transdisciplinary Electives at UTS Employers tell us the skills our graduates acquire from undertaking a Transdisciplinary Elective sets them apart from the crowd. That’s why we have embedded this program into every undergraduate degree. All you need to do is choose the Elective that inspires you the most. Transdisciplinary Electives integrate knowledge from multiple disciplines, allowing you to approach complex problems from a range of perspectives. By combining methods and insights from various disciplines, transdisciplinary learning often leads to breakthrough ideas and creative innovations that may not be possible within the confines of a single discipline. If you find yourself rapt by the world of innovation – you can pair your core degree with a Diploma in Innovation, graduating with two qualifications in the same timeframe. In both instances, you’ll work on a real-world challenge presented by an industry partner organisation – partners who often create career pathways for our graduates. * Excludes students concurrently enrolled in the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission requirements

Admission requirements

Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.

This course is available to students who complete the course requirements of the Bachelor of Medical Science Pathology, and demonstrate exceptional academic achievement. Admission is via internal course transfer. Prospective students also submit a statement describing their interest in Laboratory Medicine and their aspirations to develop a career in this field.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.
This course is available to students who complete the course requirements of the Bachelor of Medical Science Pathology, and demonstrate exceptional academic achievement. Admission is via internal course transfer. Prospective students also submit a statement describing their interest in Laboratory Medicine and their aspirations to develop a career in this field.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

Career

Careers

Prepare to deliver local and global impact in the health care sector. Graduates have a diversity of career options at their fingertips, including as a medical scientist, medical laboratory technician, consultant/advisor or science communicator for:

public and private hospitals; clinical trial and tissue bank settings; public health units; government departments; diagnostic labs; biotechnology, health technology and pharmaceutical companies; and other agencies/businesses seeking medical science expertise
medical device companies or inpatient recruitment for clinical trials
policy and regulatory organisations, such as state health departments and the Therapeutic Goods Administration.