Master of Medical Laboratory Science

    Master of Medical Laboratory Science

    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 40,784 / Year

    Master of Medical Laboratory Science

    About

    Assist in the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of disease. Our Master of Medical Laboratory Science provides you with the knowledge, skills and workplace experience to work in diagnostic pathology.

    You will also gain knowledge and skills in the areas of haematology, microbiology, clinical chemistry, anatomical pathology and serology.

    Our Medical Laboratory Science degree will qualify you to work in areas such as diagnostic pathology, research, forensics science and health management for public health departments, educational institutes and the pharmaceutical industry.



    Disciplines

    Faculty of Health

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry requirements

    Admission criteria

    Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree in biomedical or medical health disciplines, with studies in Anatomy and Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Immunology and Genetics.

    Due to professional recognition, applicants who have completed a Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science undergraduate degree are not eligible for entry into this course.

    Essential requirements

    All students are required to meet the Faculty of Health pre-clinical checks, such as police check, working with children card and vaccinations, prior to commencing their placements.

    English language requirements

    INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

    To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study.

    The minimum English language requirement for this course is met by either undertaking previous education from an English-speaking country or undertaking one of the following English language tests and obtaining the minimum requirements listed below.

    CDU English for Academic Purposes 4 (ZEAP40)Successful completion of EAP004 English for Academic Purposes 4
    IELTS Academic Module (including One Skill Retake)A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0.
    Cambridge Advanced English (CAE)A minimum overall score of 176, with no skill below 169.
    Common European Framework Certificate of English ProficiencyA minimum overall grade of C1, valid for three years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU.
    Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic moduleA minimum overall score of 58 with no score lower than 50.
    TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT)A minimum overall score of 79 with a minimum writing score of 21.

    * All tests are valid for two years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU, unless otherwise specified.
    * Where applicable, international applicants must also satisfy the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) English language requirements for student visa applications.

    Do you have a question regarding English requirements at CDU? Please email: [email protected].

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 58
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    English Program Requirements

    INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

    To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study.

    The minimum English language requirement for this course is met by either undertaking previous education from an English-speaking country or undertaking one of the following English language tests and obtaining the minimum requirements listed below.

    CDU English for Academic Purposes 4 (ZEAP40)Successful completion of EAP004 English for Academic Purposes 4
    IELTS Academic Module (including One Skill Retake)A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0.
    Cambridge Advanced English (CAE)A minimum overall score of 176, with no skill below 169.
    Common European Framework Certificate of English ProficiencyA minimum overall grade of C1, valid for three years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU.
    Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic moduleA minimum overall score of 58 with no score lower than 50.
    TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT)A minimum overall score of 79 with a minimum writing score of 21.

    * All tests are valid for two years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU, unless otherwise specified.
    * Where applicable, international applicants must also satisfy the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) English language requirements for student visa applications.

    Do you have a question regarding English requirements at CDU? Please email: [email protected].

    Career

    Career opportunities

    As a graduate of our Master of Medical Laboratory Science you may work in a range of areas such as diagnostic pathology, research, forensics science and health management for public health departments, educational institutes and the pharmaceutical industry.

    Fee Information

    Master of Medical Laboratory Science

    Charles Darwin University

    Charles Darwin University

    Australia

    Australia, Darwin