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RMIT's Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine (Honours) provides comprehensive training in human anatomy and physiology while enhancing your professional communication abilities. The program explores key factors influencing individual and community health, with special attention to First Nations populations.
You'll acquire expertise in molecular diagnostics, learning biochemical and molecular biology techniques (DNA/RNA analysis) for studying human diseases like infections, genetic disorders, and cancer. The curriculum covers clinical immunology and pathology, teaching you to diagnose and manage conditions involving immune system or physiological disruptions. Graduates will be prepared for careers as medical scientists in diagnostic pathology, medical research positions, and PhD programs.
The program includes two semesters of supervised clinical placements during your final two years, ensuring you gain practical, industry-ready experience in diagnostic procedures.