Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science

About the course

This degree builds foundational knowledge for medical diagnosis and disease management through theory and hands-on laboratory learning. You study core medical sciences including anatomy, physiology, genetics, microbiology, biochemistry and haematology, then progress to advanced areas such as immunohaematology, infectious disease, histopathology and genetic pathology. Graduates develop skills in clinical testing, analysis and reporting for pathology and clinical laboratories in a Bachelor-level biomedical discipline.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for roles supporting medical diagnosis and patient care in pathology and clinical laboratory settings. Typical work involves performing and validating clinical tests, analysing specimens, using modern diagnostic technologies, and reporting accurate results to medical practitioners. Employment may be found in hospital laboratories, private pathology providers, specialist diagnostic services and related clinical testing environments, reflecting outcomes for a Bachelor-level biomedical laboratory science qualification.

Entry requirements

ATAR 65 or equivalent, IELTS overall 6.0.

Living Costs in Gold Coast**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 22 - 29	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,564 - 2,068	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,096 - 1,449
Transportation (Daily) A$ 3 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 234 - 310

Average Salary***

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)