Overview

Laboratory Medicine is at the heart of modern healthcare. Almost every diagnosis depends on accurate laboratory results, and skilled professionals are needed to deliver them.

The Laboratory Medicine master degree from University of Tasmania attracts students from around the world. You will be part of a diverse and supportive community, with small classes and approachable teaching staff committed to your success.

Learning outcomes

Perform and interpret diagnostic laboratory tests and research activities; and evaluate and review quality systems and practice.

Design and conduct laboratory and literature investigations to solve laboratory medicine problems.

Communicate laboratory medicine investigation and/or research findings as appropriate for professional and academic environments.

Demonstrate effective, responsible, and safe work practices, in a medical laboratory with a high-level of autonomy and accountability, that meet the expected social, ethical and legal requirements of laboratory practice.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the Master of Laboratory Medicine are highly sought after in Australia and internationally.This AIMS-accredited course prepares you for roles in diagnostic pathology, with major employers including:

Hospitals

Private pathology laboratories

Blood transfusion services

Public health and specialised labs

Veterinary and animal health laboratories

Pharmaceutical companies

Medical research organisations

Health technology and management sectors

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Molecular Biology

Haematology

General and Medical Microbiology

Clinical Chemistry

Anatomical Pathology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-20 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-11-23 00:00:00 , International

More details

Students living overseas apply at least 3 months prior to semester start date and on-shore students apply no less than one month prior to semester start date.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

200 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Launceston, Australia

Disciplines

Medicine Microbiology Molecular Sciences View 106 other Masters in Medicine in Australia

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

GPA of 5.0

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS: 093656A

Applicants must have successfully completed a first degree in Biochemistry, a Medical Science, or Health Science or other related discipline, with a minimum GPA of 5.0 on a 7.0 scale.

Within their completed degree, applicants must have successfully completed study in:

Biochemistry,
Physiology, and
Immunology.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

42950 AUD / year

≈ 42950 AUD / year

Additional Details

Commonwealth supported places (CSP) are available for this course. For domestic students, this means your fees will be covered by the Australian Government.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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