詹姆斯库克大学

Be at the cutting-edge of scientific progress in health and diagnostics.

What to expect

Become qualified to work anywhere in Australia with this degree fully accredited by the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS).

Understand the relationship between microbiological, haematological and chemical testing in the diagnosis of disease in clinical and health care settings. Gain practical experience in public hospitals and private laboratories and build professional networks to graduate workforce ready.

Combine theoretical studies in fields including microbiology, histology, molecular biology, haematology and transfusion science with essential skills in quality assurance and laboratory management.

Honours

The Honours component of this degree is embedded into the course.

Career Opportunities

JCU Medical Laboratory Science graduates are at the forefront of rapidly advancing scientific work in diagnostic pathology.

Graduates pursue careers in public and private hospitals, laboratories, clinics, and government agencies.

You could find work as a medical laboratory scientist or continue on to further study.

Course learning outcomes

The Medical Laboratory Science (Honours) graduate will be able to:

Integrate and apply a coherent and advanced body of theoretical and technical knowledge and skills, with depth in the underlying concepts and principles across the range of pathology science disciplines

Critically review, analyse, synthesise and apply scientific evidence and processes in a range of social and economic contexts

Apply recognised methods and tolls of medical laboratory science in processes of enquiry and discovery in clinical/medical investigative contexts

Communicate scientific information and research findings clearly and coherently through advanced English language and numeracy proficiency to a range of audiences using a variety of modes

Demonstrate personal and social responsibility and accountability through an awareness of ethical frameworks, by working safely and responsible in individual and/or team environments

Critically reflect upon the role of pathology investigation and medical research in tropical, rural, remote, Indigenous communities and/or other contexts

Reflect on current skills, knowledge and attitudes in order to plan and implement ongoing personal and professional development needs relevant to a professional medical laboratory scientist

Apply knowledge of research principles and methods to plan and execute project work and/or a piece of research and scholarship with some independence.