Laboratory Technology

About the course

This course provides the foundation for further study in laboratory technology to become a technician in private laboratories or hospitals. In many cases, successful completion of a Diploma may give you a full year of credit towards a degree.

What you might learn

During this course, you will develop skills through subjects such as maintaining equipments and conducting routine chromatographic techniques. By the end of the course, students should be able to find employment in the industry or apply for a Bachelors degree.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as research support staff, laboratory administrator, technical assistant, laboratory technician, pathology laboratory technician, calibration officer, and etc. in companies including Fujifilm Holdings, GE Healthcare, Hitachi Medical, Siemens Healthcare, Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation, and etc.

Living Costs in Melbourne**

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Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary**

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