Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science – Indigenous Health Careers Access Program
Information valid for students commencing in 2011.
Course Code | 70310F |
Version | 4 |
Faculty | Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | English, Maths B, Chemistry Entry requirements for this course are consistent with the Pathways to Qualifications in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Guidelines for Bachelor degrees. |
Special admission requirements | Nominate with QTAC as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander |
Post admission requirements | Hepatitis B immunisation: Students must provide evidence of being immune to Hepatitis B within the first teaching period of their studies. A blood-borne viral disease may result in a student’s inability to obtain a placement in a Queensland Health facility and consequently may result in their inability to complete the requirements of the course as accredited by the relevant professional accrediting body. If a student has not complied with the above requirement by the last day of the first teaching period of their studies, their enrolment will be terminated immediately. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 114 credit points as per course structure |
Learning outcomes | Characteristics of learning outcomes for this course are consistent with those outlined in the Bachelor degree Guideline in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). |
Course Structure
Core Subjects
Level 1
AT1210:03 Introductory Human Anatomy and Histology
BM1000:03 Introductory Biochemistry and Microbiology
CH1001:03 Chemistry: A Central Science
CH1002:03 Chemistry: Principles and Applications
CH1020:03 Preparatory Chemistry
IA1007:03 Linking Indigenousness
CU1010:03 Effective Writing
HS1000:03 Epidemiology
HS1401:03 Health and Health Care in Australia
MA1020:03 Preparatory Mathematics
ML1101:03 Pathology Sample Collection and Transport
PH1001:03 Preparatory Physics
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
BC3101:03 Genes, Genomes and Development
MI3021:03 Clinical Microbiology
MI3061:03 Advanced Immunobiology
PP3151:03 General Pathobiology
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
ML4301:03 Clinical Biochemistry 1
ML4302:03 Clinical Biochemistry 2
ML4303:03 Clinical Placement 1
ML4304:03 Clinical Placement 2
ML4309:03 Histology and Cytology Techniques
Options
Select 3 credit points of AN, CP, CU, HS, MB or PH level 1subjects
PLUS
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
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Townsville |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 5 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) | Clinical placement/professional practice: This course includes prescribed professional or clinical placements. Students may be required to undertake such placements away from the campus at which they are enrolled, at their own expense. (Note: health professional courses generally involve extensive professional or clinical placements). Further information about placements can be found at Enrolment Policy – Coursework Students |
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 | Not applicable |
Maximum allowed | Nil |
Currency | Not applicable |
Expiry | Not applicable |
Other restrictions | Not applicable |
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 |
Honours
Honours availability | Embedded honours available |
Eligibility | Candidates will be invited to apply for the honours program during the final teaching period of level 2. Require a minimum GPA of 5.0 calculated over level 1 and 2 subjects. |