A medical laboratory scientist carries out laboratory investigations which assist in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

The Graduate Diploma will allow students with an undergraduate background in Science or Health Science to broaden and extend their areas of potential employment or expertise. The program is designed to provide students with theoretical and practical skills in Clinical Chemistry, Haematology and Medical Microbiology. The program will provide a formal qualification in Medical Laboratory Science for students with an undergraduate background in Science or Health Science.

Successful completion of a first degree in biochemistry or a medical science, health science, science or other related discipline, with a credit average, including studies of biochemistry/physiology at second year and some introductory understanding of immunology and microbiology.

The programme will equip students to appear for the examination for membership of the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists when they have the appropriate practical laboratory experience.

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.

Minimum 1 year maximum 3 years