Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science

Griffith University - Gold Coast Campus

Australia,Queensland

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 39,500/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 50 FREE

Application Fee

Mar 2026

Apply Date

Australia, Queensland

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1971

Total Students: 50,000 +

Int. Students: 8,500 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1 Parklands Dr, Southport QLD 4215, Australia

Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science

Program Overview

Play a vital role in improving patient health by conducting diagnostic tests and recommending treatment options. As a medical scientist, you will perform tests on blood, tissues, and other bodily fluids to help doctors diagnose a range of diseases, including glandular fever, diabetes, swine flu, and cancer. You could also contribute to the success of clinical trials, advancing healthcare innovations that will shape the future of medicine. 


Highlights of the Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science: 

  • Work internationally following graduation - Griffith is Australia's only internationally accredited medical science degree, allowing you to work in the UK and other Commonwealth countries. 
  • The only program in Australia to enable you to gain hands-on experience in all 6 disciplines of Medical Laboratory Science. This degree offers practical experience in blood transfusion and immunology, clinical biochemistry, haematology, histopathology, microbiology, and molecular diagnosis. The Medical Sciences job market is booming, with a projected growth of over 6.5% by 2028.
  • Develop your foundational knowledge in medical science with core subjects including general chemistry, cell biology, anatomy, and physiology which will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of how the body functions in both healthy and diseased states. 
  • From your second year onwards, you will focus on specialist areas of medical laboratory science, learning to diagnose diseases, and delve deeper into blood transfusions, immunology, clinical biochemistry, haematology, histopathology, microbiology, and molecular diagnostics. 
  • Graduate job ready. In your fourth year, you will gain hands-on experience through full-time clinical placements, immersing yourself in various disciplines of laboratory medicine. You'll apply your theoretical knowledge to real-world medical challenges.