Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science with Honours
Year | 2010 |
Course Code | 70309 |
Version | 1 |
Faculty | Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Pre-requisites | A minimum GPA of 5.0 calculated over level 1 and 2 subjects in the pass degree |
Additional selection requirements | Candidates will be invited to apply for the Honours program during the final teaching period of level 2. |
Special admission requirements | A quota may be imposed on the number of candidates accepted for entry to Honours depending on the availability of supervisors. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 96 credit points as per course structure |
Course Structure
Core Subjects
Level 1
BM1000:03 Introductory Biochemistry and Microbiology
CH1001:03 Chemistry: A Central Science
HS1000:03 Epidemiology
ML1101:03 Pathology Sample Collection and Transport
AT1210:03 Introductory Human Anatomy and Histology
CH1002:03 Chemistry: Principles and Applications
HS1401:03 Health and Health Care in Australia
PP1201:03 Introduction to Physiology and Pharmacology
Level 2
AT2110:03 Comparative Mammalian Anatomy and Histology
BC2013:03 Principles of Biochemistry
MI2011:03 Microbial Diversity
PP2101:03 Medical Physiology 1
BC2023:03 Molecular Genetics
BC2024:03 Cell Regulation
MI2021:03 Introductory Infectious Diseases and Immunobiology
PP2201:03 Medical Physiology 2
Level 3
MI3051:03 Mechanisms of Infectious Diseases
ML3102:03 Laboratory Management and Quality Assurance
PP3251:03 Systemic Pathophysiology and Therapeutics
Level 4
ML4305:03 Immunohaematology
ML4307:03 Haematology 1
ML4308:03 Haematology 2
ML4309:03 Histology and Cytology Techniques
ML4404:03 Medical Laboratory Science Research Elective
ML4301:03 Clinical Biochemistry 1
ML4302:03 Clinical Biochemistry 2
ML4405:03 Clinical Placement (Honours)
Options
Select 3 credit points of specified level 2 and 3 subjects
BC3201:03 Biotechnology
CH2012:03 Environmental Analytical Techniques
MI3041:03 Food Microbiology
PP3201:03 Applied Physiology
PLUS
Select an Honours discipline
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Biochemistry
BC3401:03 Medical Laboratory Science Biochemistry Honours
MI3021:03 Clinical Microbiology
MI3061:03 Advanced Immunobiology
PP3151:03 General Pathobiology
Microbiology
BC3101:03 Genes, Genomes and Development
MI3061:03 Advanced Immunobiology
MI3421:03 Medical Laboratory Science Microbiology Honours
PP3151:03 General Pathobiology
Physiology
BC3101:03 Genes, Genomes and Development
MI3021:03 Clinical Microbiology
MI3061:03 Advanced Immunobiology
PP3451:03 Medical Laboratory Science Physiology Honours
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 10 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 3 years |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | Yes Further information about placements can be found at Enrolment Policy – Coursework Students . Candidates may be required to undertake placements away from the campus at which they are enrolled at their own expense. |
Special assessment requirements | Refer to Review of a Student’s Suitability to Continue a Course Involving Placement policy. |
Accreditation requirements | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Candidates may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning policy associated procedures. |
Maximum allowed | 63 credit points |
Currency | Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 10 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed the course of study prescribed for the degree. |
Other restrictions | A maximum of 18 credit points of advanced standing may be granted at level 3 or 4. |
Award Details
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Not applicable - this course does not have majors |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Not applicable |