Course

Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science

Name: Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science
Price: 41500.00 AUD

Griffith University, Queensland · Gold Coast · Gold Coast · Science, Medicine & Health

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Key facts

University: Griffith University, Queensland
Campus: Gold Coast · Southport
City: Gold Coast, Queensland
Qualification: Bachelor
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On Campus
Next start: 1 Mar 2027 · Trimester 1 2027
Annual tuition · 2026: AUD 41,500 (indicative)
Study area: Science, Medicine & Health

Start dates

Trimester 1 2027, 2027 Starts 1 March 2027 Gold Coast
Trimester 2 Gold Coast

English language requirements

IELTS Academic — 6.5 overall (no band below 6)
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows: A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0 OR an overall score of 79 in the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19 (applies to tests taken prior to 21 January 2026) OR an overall score of 4 in the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with a minimum score of 4 in each of the listening, reading, and writing skills, and a minimum score of 3.5 in speaking skills (applies to tests taken on or after 21 January 2026) OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only) OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on Cambridge C1 Advanced or Cambridge C2 Proficiency OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50 (applies to tests taken prior to 7 August 2025) OR an overall score of 55 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 47 (applies to tests taken on or after 7 August 2025) OR an overall score of 70 in the LanguageCert Academic OR an overall score of 59 in the Michigan English Test (MET) English test results must be no more than two years old. Applicants should refer to the following University procedure for further information: Admission Procedure International students who successfully complete the Direct Entry Program (DEP) will satisfy the English Language requirements for this Griffith degree. The Direct Entry Program (DEP) is not available for Domestic students. If you do not meet the University's specified English language requirements, you may wish to contact the Griffith English Language Institute to increase your eligibility for entering a Griffith University program. This Institute offers a number of English language and other courses at both its Brisbane and Gold Coast branches: Griffith English Language Institute

Scholarships at Griffith University, Queensland

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About this course

Make an impact as a medical scientist. Play a vital role in improving patient health by conducting diagnostic tests and recommending treatment options. As a medical scientist, you will perform tests on blood, tissues and other bodily fluids to help doctors diagnose a range of diseases, including glandular fever, diabetes, swine flu and cancer. You could also contribute to the success of clinical trials and advance healthcare innovations that will shape the future of medicine. Highlights of studying the Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science Build your knowledge in core subjects like chemistry, cell biology, anatomy and physiology to understand how the body works in health and disease. From second year, focus on specialised areas and learn how to diagnose diseases while building deeper knowledge in lab science. In your final year, put your skills into practice with full-time clinical placements where you'll work on real medical cases and graduate job ready. Enter a booming job market, projected to grow over 6.5 per cent by 2028*. Hands-on experience across every area of medical laboratory science Gain practical experience across all six key areas of the discipline: blood transfusion and immunology, clinical biochemistry, haematology, histopathology, microbiology and molecular diagnosis. This broad foundation ensures you are well-prepared for diagnostic work and diverse roles in healthcare, including hospital and private pathology labs, public health, blood transfusion services and research institutions. Take your career overseas As the only Australian medical science degree with international accreditation, this program opens global career pathways, allowing you to work in the UK and other Commonwealth countries after graduation and giving you the flexibility to take your skills wherever your career leads you. *Jobs and Skills Australia Honours The Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (Honours) (2116) is available through an additional year of study.

Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science is a bachelor course at Griffith University, Queensland in Gold Coast, Queensland. It is listed as 4 years of study. Published intakes include Trimester 1 2027, 2027, Trimester 2. Annual tuition is listed at AUD 41,500 for 2026 (indicative). The published English requirement is IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6).

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