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RMIT's Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine (Honours) provides essential training in human anatomy and physiology while enhancing your professional communication abilities. The program explores various health determinants affecting individuals and communities, with special emphasis on First Nations populations.
You'll acquire expertise in molecular diagnostics, learning biochemical and molecular biology techniques (DNA/RNA analysis) for clinical disease investigation, including infectious diseases, genetic disorders, and cancer. The curriculum covers clinical immunology and pathology, teaching you to diagnose and manage conditions stemming from immunological or pathophysiological disruptions. Graduates become qualified medical scientists for diagnostic pathology, gain strong prospects for medical research positions, and meet PhD program entry requirements.
Through two semesters of supervised clinical placements during your third and fourth years, you'll develop practical, workplace-ready skills within diagnostic healthcare settings.