Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science

About the course

This degree builds foundational knowledge for medical diagnosis and disease management, combining theory with hands-on laboratory experience using contemporary technologies. You study core biomedical science areas including anatomy, physiology, genetics, microbiology, histology, biochemistry and haematology, progressing to immunohaematology, infectious disease, histopathology and genetic pathology. Graduates are prepared for pathology and clinical laboratory work as Bachelor-level medical laboratory scientists.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared to work in pathology and clinical laboratory settings performing clinical testing, analysing specimens and producing accurate results for medical decision-making. The course supports development of critical and clinical reasoning for interpreting data and supporting patient care pathways. Typical opportunities include roles in hospital and private pathology laboratories, diagnostic services and related biomedical testing environments as Bachelor-qualified medical laboratory science professionals.

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***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)