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About the course
This Master of Laboratory Medicine is designed for medical laboratory scientists seeking to strengthen clinical decision-making and build advanced, discipline-specific expertise in laboratory medicine. You will deepen knowledge and professional experience to support progression into specialised practice, leadership and research-focused roles. The course is offered as a master’s coursework qualification in health sciences. The programme develops advanced clinical reasoning, health leadership, and evidence-based practice for complex care environments.
Career outcome
Graduates may work as medical laboratory scientists contributing to diagnosis, treatment and disease prevention through specialised testing and analysis. Roles commonly involve preparing and examining tissue samples, investigating microbial infections, advising medical practitioners on test interpretation, and maintaining quality and safety systems. Opportunities can also extend to research activities and scientific reporting in laboratory medicine within health services. Preparing graduates for clinical leadership, health management, and advanced nursing or allied health specialist roles.
Living Costs in Melbourne**
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***
