Career Opportunities
A Medical Laboratory Scientist is a health professional who conducts medical laboratory tests to assist in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. They require specialised education and skills to prepare tissue sections for microscopic examination, analyse samples to study the effects of microbial infections and develop techniques to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. A Medical Laboratory Scientist has a degree of responsibility in the diagnostic process through the provision of advice to Medical Practitioners on the interpretation of tests, methods for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. They can undertake research and prepare scientific papers and reports. They ensure quality management processes and safety standards are followed in medical laboratories and undertake research in their area of expertise. Communication skills and exemplary professional attitude are all critical to success in this field.
Entry Requirements
Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion within the last 5 years of:
- A secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), or
- Bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years fulltime with a minimum overall GPA of 4.0 completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, or United states of America, which will meet the English proficiency.
An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) with an overall band score of at least 6.5 with a minimum 6.0 in each subset, or
A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet Based only with an overall score of at least 79, with no sub-score less than 21, or
A Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) with an overall band score of 62 with no communication score less than 54, or
An Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components
Fees & Scholarships
$33,120
Indicative First Year Fee
A scholarship can help with the costs involved with living on campus, laptops and technology, childcare, study and living expenses, travel, and more.
You may be eligible for a 25% international scholarship funded by the University.
CQU also offer other scholarships to support international students and encourage you to apply for the one that's right for you.
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