C11342v2 Graduate Certificate in Medical Laboratory Science
Award(s): Graduate Certificate in Medical Laboratory Science (GradCertMedLabSc)Commonwealth supported place?: Yes
Load credit points: 24
Course EFTSL: 0.5
Location: Online, with an option to undertake one elective subject on City Campus
Notes
Part-time and fully online study is available.
This course is not available to international applicants.
Commonwealth Supported Places
There are a limited number of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available in this course, which are competitive and awarded based on merit. To be considered for a CSP, applicants must:
- Indicate their interest in a CSP on their application.
- Apply on time in line with CSP deadlines (it is recommended applicants apply early as applications are assessed progressively).
Eligible applicants must accept their offer by the lapse date to retain their place. For application deadlines and information, please refer to Postgraduate courses with Commonwealth Supported Places.
This course is not offered to international students.
Overview
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Recognition of prior learning
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Articulation with UTS courses
Other information
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Medical Laboratory Science encompasses a broad range of biomedical science disciplines and is designed to open new career prospects for science graduates in medical diagnostic laboratories and to enhance the knowledge and skills of established medical laboratory scientists. Core subjects have been co-developed with industry experts and include the areas of Medical Microbiology, Diagnostic Pathology and Biomolecular Science to meet the specific areas of expertise required of this field.
This program is co-developed and co-directed with industry and is offered as an immersive online learning experience. The flexible online learning environment permits remote, rural, and regional access for job seekers and existing workforce, or those seeking to transition career into medical testing laboratories. As an industry co-developed course, students are able to extend their skills through authentic work-integrated learning experiences to build skills that enhance their employability and career pathways.
Career options
Career options include positions in hospital laboratories, diagnostic medical laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, biomedical and biotechnology industries, biomedical science information dissemination and education.
Course intended learning outcomes
| 1.1 | Engage with and appraise knowledge in pathology in the context of medical laboratory practice. |
| 2.1 | Investigate and evaluate different approaches and technologies currently used in the diagnostic setting. |
| 3.1 | Adhere to and implement health and safety requirements, ethical conduct, risk management, organisation and collaborative skills and record keeping in the context of a professional pathology laboratory. |
| 4.1 | Find and reflect on the value, integrity, and relevance of multiple sources of information to derive solutions to complex diagnostic problems. |
| 5.1 | Use a variety of methods (oral, written, visual) to communicate information about aspects of medical laboratory science or diagnostic testing to peers, discipline experts, scientists, industry, or the general public. |
| 6.1 | Explore Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in relation to professional laboratory practice in order to engage with ethical and respectful practices when dealing with pathology testing. |
Admission requirements
To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.
Applicants must have one of the following:
- Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, in biochemistry and cell biology, microbiology, human biology, genetics, laboratory technology, medical science, food science and biotechnology, or pharmacology
OR
- Completed Australian Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Pathology) AND A minimum of 3 years full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant post-secondary professional experience
Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application
For applicants who need to demonstrate work experience:
- Curriculum Vitae AND Statement of service in one of the following formats:
- A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer
- A completed 'UTS statement of service’ signed by the employer
- A statutory declaration confirming work experience (for Australian Residents only)
- An official letter from the applicant’s accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant’s work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations, and the nature of the business
- A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses)
The English proficiency requirement for local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
The program is online, with an option to undertake one elective subject on City Campus. Applicants must choose "Internal" attendance mode in the UTS Online Application System.
Recognition of prior learning
No exemptions are granted as recognition of prior learning.
Course duration and attendance
The course is offered on a one-session, full-time or one-year, part-time basis.
Course structure
Students must complete 24 credit points made up of 18 credit points of core subjects and 6 credit points of electives.
Course completion requirements
| 69513 Medical Microbiology | 6cp | |
| 69512 Diagnostic Pathology | 6cp | |
| 69514 Biomolecular Science | 6cp | |
| CBK92024 Electives (Medical Laboratory Science) | 6cp | |
| Total | 24cp |
Course program
The following example shows a typical full-time program.
| Autumn or Spring commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn or Spring session | ||
| 69513 Medical Microbiology | 6cp | |
| 69512 Diagnostic Pathology | 6cp | |
| 69514 Biomolecular Science | 6cp | |
| CBK92024 Electives (Medical Laboratory Science) | 6cp | |
Articulation with UTS courses
Upon completion of the Graduate Certificate in Medical Laboratory Science, students gain full recognition of prior learning to the Graduate Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science (C06143).
Other information
Further information is available from:
UTS Student Centre
telephone 1300 ask UTS (1300 275 887)
or +61 2 9514 1222
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