Associate Degree of Health (Laboratory Medicine)

The Associate Degree of Health majoring in Laboratory Medicine aims to provide you with the education and training necessary for a career as a medical technician or technical officer in the private and public pathology laboratory sectors. It will also provide you with training for a career as a biomedical scientist with a research capability and/or a biomedical science support role. You will gain practical experience by the structured placements in a pathology laboratory and/or by attendance at residential schools.

Program structure

Courses to be studied1, 2Units

Core courses16

Plus 39 days clinical experience

Total16

Course codeCourse name

Core Courses:

BIO1101Biology 13

BIO1103Pathology Studies

BIO1104Medical Microbiology and Immunology 13

BIO1204Introduction to Biomedical Sciences3

BIO1205Pathology Clinical Placement 14

BIO2105Pathology Clinical Placement 24

BIO2106Medical Microbiology and Immunology 2

BIO2107Cell and Molecular Biology 1

BIO2108Haematology 1

BIO2214Pathology Clinical Placement 34

BIO2215Clinical Biochemistry 1

BIO2216Histopathology 1

BIO2217Transfusion Science

CHE1110Chemistry 13

CHE2120Chemistry 23

STA2300Data Analysis

Footnotes

1 Only part-time candidates with approved prior learning of industrial experience may commence in Semester 2.

2 A number of courses are offered in dual mode, i.e. on-campus and externally.

3 Each of these courses has a two-day residential school. Candidates with evidence of Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) may seek exemption from some courses and/or residential schools in the first year of the program.

4 Candidates with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience in a medical pathology laboratory may apply for exemption from courses in the program and will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. Applicants seeking exemption should contact the Program Coordinator in the first instance for advice and approval.

Entry requirements

• Year 12 English (4,SA) or equivalent
• Biological Science, Chemistry, Physics or Multi-strand Science is recommended

As a part of your clinical experience, you will also need to provide the following documents:

• evidence of Hepatitis B immunisation 
• a signed Queensland Health Student Orientation Checklist, Queensland Health Placement Deed and a Queensland Health Placement Privacy and Consent Deed 
• a signed USQ Student Clinical Placement Policy Declaration.

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

OP/Rank

The 2015 OP/Rank for this program is: 16/64

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

Enroll in the course

You may not have to pay your course (subject) fees upfront. HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP allows you to defer your fees until your income reaches a certain level.