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Transform your passion for medical science into a laboratory-focused profession. The Bachelor of Medical Science (Laboratory Medicine Professional) equips students with cutting-edge technical training and hands-on experience in clinical laboratory settings. Graduates become proficient in disease diagnostics, while mastering the operational protocols, compliance standards, and safety procedures of professional pathology labs.
This program serves as a specialized fourth-year extension to the Bachelor of Medical Science (Pathology). Admission is competitive, exclusively available to top-performing pathology program graduates.
As a premier science faculty in Australia, UTS Science drives innovation for a sustainable future. Students become part of an institution shaping STEM education worldwide and a faculty developing the next generation of transformative scientists.
UTS Science ranks among Australia's top university science faculties, pioneering research for environmental sustainability. By choosing UTS, students join a globally influential STEM educator and a faculty cultivating professionals who redefine scientific practice.
Career Opportunities
Launch a meaningful career making healthcare advancements locally and internationally. Graduates can pursue diverse roles such as:
medical researcher, clinical laboratory specialist, healthcare consultant, or science educator in:
hospital networks; clinical research facilities; public health agencies; government bodies; diagnostic centers; biotech and pharmaceutical firms; and organizations requiring medical science specialists
medical equipment manufacturers or clinical trial coordination teams
health policy and regulatory bodies, including state health ministries and the Therapeutic Goods Administration.
Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level. This course is available to students who complete the course requirements of the Bachelor of Medical Science Pathology, and demonstrate exceptional academic achievement. Admission is via internal course transfer. Prospective students also submit a statement describing their interest in Laboratory Medicine and their aspirations to develop a career in this field. Academic IELTS- 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL- paper based- 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based- 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5- Pass; or C1A/C2P- 176-184 with a writing score of 169.