Medical Laboratory Science (Honours)

About the course

Further prepare yourself for your career or future academic research by expanding your Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science with an honours year. You'll follow your intellectual curiosity, undertaking advanced study and supervised research in an area of your choice. The programme develops laboratory techniques, scientific writing, and analytical methods for research and industry settings.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue advanced entry roles in medical laboratory science and related biomedical environments, with the honours research experience supporting work in pathology and diagnostic laboratories, public health and biomedical research teams. The project-based training also prepares you for research-focused pathways, including higher degree research options, and roles that value strong analytical, experimental design and scientific communication skills in the medical laboratory science discipline.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as pathologist, biochemist, geneticist, laboratory technician, microbiologist, healthcare scientist, and etc. in companies including Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, Novartis, Merck & Co., Roche, and etc.

Living Costs in Gold Coast**

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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: Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2020)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: payscale.com