Medical Laboratory Science

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Help save lives with science

Fuel your passion for science and healthcare with a career that directly impacts patient care. 

Our Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science is designed to equip you with the knowledge and practical skills to excel in medical diagnoses and disease management. Step into the medical world with confidence at Southern Cross University and start a rewarding career in pathology and clinical laboratories, specialising in areas like immunohaematology, infectious disease, histopathology, and genetic pathology.

Build a solid understanding of the human body with foundational medical science topics to propel you into advanced laboratory analysis. Learning goes beyond theory with extensive laboratory training and over 550 medical laboratory placement hours. You'll get to hone your practical skills in modern laboratory settings and perform clinical testing and analysis, preparing you to deliver accurate results to physicians for patient diagnosis and treatment.

Apply now to study Southern Cross University's Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science and discover how you can play a crucial role in patient diagnosis and treatment.

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“Medical Laboratory Science is an essential and rewarding field in healthcare. In this course, you will develop the skills and knowledge to work as a medical scientist, supporting patient-focused healthcare, including disease prevention, diagnosis and treatment.”

Dr Jessica Browne Course Coordinator, Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science
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Undergraduate study

Undergraduate study

Why choose Medical Laboratory Science with Southern Cross?

Top 500 worldwide

We're ranked in the global top 500 universities for Biological Sciences

(Global Rankings of Academic Subjects - Shangai Rankings 2024)

Extensive placement experience

You'll undertake placement experiences in medical labs to hone your clinical skills.

Guaranteed entry with Diploma of Health

Successful completion of the Diploma guarantees entry and eight (8) units of credit towards a linked Bachelor degree

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Alternative pathways

No matter where you're starting from, our pathway programs, Diplomas and English language courses can help you get there.

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