Diploma of Health Sciences (Stage 2) Laboratory Medicine
Laboratory Medicine is divided into six major areas of study: clinical biochemistry, haematology and blood transfusion serology, histopathology, diagnostic cytology, medical microbiology, medical biotechnology and immunology.
All disciplines involve the study, examination and analysis of body fluids and tissues to provide information essential for the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
Leading to
Bachelor of Science
(Laboratory Medicine)
Students must complete the following core units:
Core Units
Foundations of Biostatistics and Epidemiology
Foundations for Professional Health Practice
Foundations of Biomedical Sciences
Human Structure & Function
Indigenous Cultures & Health Behaviours
Integrated Systems Anatomy & Physiology
Introduction to Biological Chemistry
Introduction to Chemistry
Campus Information
Bentley
Building 205, Curtin Bentley Campus, Kent Street, Bentley WA 6102, Australia
Intakes
- Feb
- June
- Oct
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Careers include
Biotechnologist
Forensic Scientist
Veterinary Pathologist
Biomedical Scientist
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
All Stage 1 Diplomas:
10 + 1 with 50%/10+1 with 55% (Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy)
Diplomas of Built Environment, Commerce, Arts & Creative Industries and Information Technology:
10+2 with 55% from 4 academic subjects
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
5.5 (no band below 5.0)
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
iBT 52 (R4, L4, S14, W14)
Pearson Test of English - Academic (PTE-A)
54 (no skill < 48)
- Course Code: 087942A
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
41900 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: N/A
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