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Australia, Queensland
Type: University
Location Type: Semi-Urban
Founded: 1971
Total Students: 50,000 +
Int. Students: 8,500 +
Main Campus Address
1 Parklands Dr, Southport QLD 4215, Australia
Medical scientists perform diagnostic tests of blood, tissues and other bodily fluids to help doctors diagnose diseases such as glandular fever, diabetes, swine flu and even cancer. Medical scientists can also recommend treatment options and help manage clinical trials.
In this degree, you will develop the knowledge and skills to work as a medical scientist. In your first year, you will take courses in chemistry, cell biology, anatomy and physiology. You will learn about the body's structure, how it functions under normal circumstances and general health challenges.
From your second year, you will start to focus on specialist courses in medical laboratory science and learn how the body functions under diseased conditions.
In your fourth year, you will gain more in-depth knowledge of medical laboratory science and undertake full-time clinical placements in each of the areas of medical science.
4-Year Bachelor's Degree
14 Days
Full-Time
48 Months
Intake Month/Year | Intake Status | |
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mar 2025 | Closed | |
jul 2025 | Open |
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Career Opportunities
You may find opprortunities in hospital laboratories, private pathology laboratories, state health laboratories, universities, veterinary sciences, forensic laboratories, food and cosmetic industry with specialisation in haematology, transfusion science, histopathology, clinical microbiology, clinical biochemistry and molecular diagnostics.
International Student Scholarships
Scholarship Name | Value | Intakes | Application Deadline |
Undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students | |||
Vice Chancellor’s International Scholarship For exceptional students applying for undergraduate and postgraduate coursework degrees at Griffith University. |
50% of tuition fees valid for degree duration | Trimester 1 2024 | 2 December 2023 |
Trimester 2 2024 | 13 April 2024 | ||
Trimester 3 2024 | 10th August 2024 | ||
Academic Excellence Scholarship For outstanding international students applying for undergraduate and postgraduate coursework degrees at Griffith University |
25% of tuition fees valid for degree duration |
Trimester 1 2024 Trimester 2 2024 Trimester 3 2024 |
No application required |
Research students | |||
Griffith Research Scholarships Support for your PhD or research degree at Griffith University |
Scholarships can cover tuition fees, living allowances, relocation and thesis allowances. |
For more information visit: griffith.edu.au/research-study/scholarships |
Note:
We are offering a 10% discount on tuition fees for Trimester 1, 2025, to all students who apply and accept their offer within 14 days of receiving it. This is in addition to any other scholarship they may be eligible for, including our 25% Academic Excellence Scholarship and 50% Vice Chancellor’s International Scholarship. Some market-specific deadlines apply to ensure students have time to get their visa and join us on campus for the start of Trimester 1. Please check our website for more details.
Students who have completed their studies in Australia can apply for a Post Study Work Permit or a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) to continue working in Australia post the completion of their study programs. As an international student, one can apply for the visa but not later than six months after completing your course. But to be eligible, you must meet the Australian Study Requirements, which include a minimum of 16 months of stay in Australia and a completing 92 weeks of a course registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).
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