Associate Degree in Medical Science (Laboratory Medicine)

Associate Degree in Medical Science (Laboratory Medicine) is a Diploma program taught at Flinders University of South Australia, Australia. Intake: MarchJuly. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent)) options.

The Associate Degree in Medical Science (Laboratory Medicine) at Flinders University is a two-year program that provides practical lab training and core biomedical knowledge for diagnostic work. Students study topics including Molecular Basis of Life, Chemistry, Human Physiology, Histology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Haematology and Transfusion Science, Immunology and Infectious Diseases, and Virology.

Flinders University describes the course as hands-on training in purpose-built teaching labs located alongside Flinders Medical Centre, preparing students for real laboratory work from the first semester. Delivery is in person at Bedford Park, with practical experience available through on-campus laboratory classes. The Associate Degree does not include the clinical placement component found in the Bachelor program.

Flinders University says this course prepares students for roles such as Medical Laboratory Technician, Laboratory Technician, and Technical Officer, including potential employers such as SA Pathology, Clinpath, and Australian Clinical Labs. Flinders University also states the course is not available to international students.

Modules

• Molecular Basis of Life
• Chemistry
• Skills for Medical Scientists
• Human Physiology
• Histology
• Cell Biology
• Virology
• Biochemistry
• Molecular Biology
• Skills for Medical Scientists
• Genetics
• Immunology and Infectious Diseases

The minimum requirements for admission in Associate Degree in Medical Science (Laboratory Medicine) at Flinders University of South Australia for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Flinders University of South Australia.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Flinders University of South Australia as pre-requiste for admission in Associate Degree in Medical Science (Laboratory Medicine).

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Guaranteed Entry ATAR 65.00

• No ATAR? Speak to us about alternative entry options
• STAT 150.0
• GPA 4.0
• TAFE/VET Certificate IV or above

Prerequisites None

Assumed knowledge None

Applications are completed via SATAC

Please check detail of study units at https://www.flinders.edu.au/study/courses/associate-degree-medical-science-laboratory-medicine

• Medical Laboratory Technician
• Laboratory Technician
• Technical Officer

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