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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Medical Science - Medical Laboratory Science (Coursework)

Course code: #117204

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Medical Science - Medical Laboratory Science (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2024)

    $42,640 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PSW

    5 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    096262F

Highlights
Clinical Placement
Research Project

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 07-February-2024 2024-02-07
Winter-July 10-July-2024 2024-07-10
Fall-February 07-February-2025 2025-02-07
Winter-July 10-July-2025 2025-07-10

Overview

Master of Medical Science - Medical Laboratory Science

JCU's Master of Medical Science offers hands-on experience in biomedical, medical laboratory, and clinical measurement science.

Choose from three majors: Clinical Sciences, Future Leaders in Tropical Research, and Medical Laboratory Science, leading to careers as Clinical Measurements Scientists, Medical Laboratory Scientists, or medical research scientists.

Gain expertise in haematology, clinical biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, bioengineering, pathobiology, and pathophysiology.

In your second year, undertake a research project and professional placements in clinical and medical laboratory settings, preparing you for future employment opportunities.

Become a sought-after medical researcher or scientist with the skills to impact communities in the Tropics. 

JCU Medical Science graduates are highly valued nationally and internationally.

Check the Handbook for detailed subject information and pre-placement requirements.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$53,074

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $9,528
Accommodation 1 bed room $10,434
Tuition 1 person $42,640

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Academic English proficiency Results
  • And/or Testamurs (or curriculum vitae detailing your work history)

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

86
21
listening
21
writing
21
speaking
21
reading

PTE

58
54
listening
54
writing
54
speaking
54
reading

Cambridge

176
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Depending upon students' proficiency at commencement and the language entry requirements of their destination program, students may complete between 10 and 40 weeks of EAP study.

Course Name                  Entry RequirementsLead to
EAP Level 2IELTS 5.0  (No skill <4.5)Overall IELTS score of 5.5, or EAP 3
EAP Level 3IELTS 5.5  (No skill <5.0), or EAP 2Overall IELTS score of 6.0, or EAP 4
EAP Level 4IELTS 6.0  (No skill <6.0), or EAP 3Overall IELTS score of 6.5, or EAP 5
EAP Level 5IELTS 6.5  (No skill <6.5), or EAP 4Overall IELTS score of 7.0

Academic background and requirement

Prerequisites:

  • Completion of at least an AQF level 7 biomedical science degree or medical laboratory science degree at this or another university or equivalent determined by the course coordinator.
  • Students who complete the Graduate Diploma of Medical Science will be eligible for entry.

Career opportunities

  • Pathologist
  • Clinical Microbiologist
  • Hematologist
  • Transfusion Scientist
  • Clinical Biochemist
  • Clinical Laboratory Manager
  • Medical Laboratory Scientist
  • Diagnostic Services Director
  • Molecular Diagnostics Specialist

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