Bachelor of Biomedical Science
(M3G)
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Duration:
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3.5 years |
Location:
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Launceston
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Study Areas
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This course is designed to prepare students to work in specialised medical and pathology laboratories that provide diagnostic services that are an essential part of the health care system. The tests performed provide valuable information that is used in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Students will gain knowledge and a variety of skills in professional areas such as:
- clinical chemistry
- endocrinology
- haematology
- blood transfusion science
- histopathology
- microbiology
- human molecular biology
- immunology
The course structure consists of six semesters of on-campus study, followed by a semester of clinical placement at an accredited laboratory within Australia.
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Special Requirements
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Chemistry CHM5C and Mathematics Applied MAP5C or higher
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Further study options
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Honours, Masters, PhD
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Career opportunities
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There are various career options open to medical scientists, especially in hospital clinical and pathology laboratories, private pathology services, blood transfusion services and public health laboratories. Other areas of employment are found in universities, veterinary laboratories and diagnostic companies.
Graduates from this course meet the academic requirements for direct entry into the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists.
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Further Information
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