Course

Master of Laboratory Medicine

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), Melbourne · Melbourne · Bundoora Campus, Plenty Road, Bundoora Vic 3083 · Science, Medicine & Health

Masters On Campus

Key facts

Campus
Bundoora Campus, Plenty Road, Bundoora Vic 3083 · Bundoora
City
Melbourne, Victoria
Qualification
Masters
Duration
2 years
Delivery
On Campus
Annual tuition · 2027
AUD 50,880 (indicative)

Start dates

  • February Bundoora Campus, Plenty Road, Bundoora Vic 3083
  • July Bundoora Campus, Plenty Road, Bundoora Vic 3083

English language requirements

  • IELTS Academic — 6.5 overall (no band below 6)

    IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)

  • TOEFL iBT — 79 overall

    TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT) for Australia: minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)

  • PTE Academic — 58 overall (no band below 50)

    Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50)

  • C1 Advanced — 176 overall (no band below 169)

    Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component.

Academic entry requirements

  • You must have successfully completed: An Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) in a cognate discipline (Laboratory Medicine, Biomedical or Biological Sciences, or Medicine) with a minimum GPA of 2.0 (out of 4.0), and which includes studies of molecular biology or molecular pathology with a practical component at or above second year undergraduate level; or An Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) in a cognate discipline (Laboratory Medicine, Biomedical or Biological Sciences, or Medicine) which includes studies of molecular biology or molecular pathology with a practical component with at or above second year undergraduate level; and at least 5 years (full-time equivalent) of relevant work experience in diagnostic pathology. If you wish to have industry or employment experience assessed as part of meeting the entry requirements you will need to provide a detailed CV/resume listing previous positions, dates of employment and position responsibilities; a statement from your employer confirming these details (or contact details of employer so RMIT can seek confirmation); and evidence of any relevant professional development undertaken. Please note: The February intake is only available to applicants who hold an undergraduate degree in Laboratory Medicine or; an undergraduate degree in Science or Biomedical Science with a third-year specialisation in Biochemistry or Microbiology.

Scholarships at Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), Melbourne

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About this course

Master of Laboratory Medicine is a masters course at Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), Melbourne in Melbourne, Victoria. It is listed as 2 years of study. Published intakes include February, July. Annual tuition is listed at AUD 50,880 for 2027 (indicative). The published English requirement is IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6).

Course details come from the Educircle verified catalogue, sourced from official university publications. Where a figure is not shown, the university has not published it — an Educircle counsellor confirms it with the institution before you apply.

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Administrative details

Course code
MC158
CRICOS
056171G

You will need these when you apply. CRICOS is the code under which this course is registered for international students.

Source: Educircle verified course catalogue. University course page Last updated March 2026. Tuition is set by the university and can change.