StudyQA — Bachelor: Laboratory Medicine — Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (Page 40)

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Description Contents Requirements

When you graduate with a Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Laboratory Medicine) from RMIT you will be a qualified and accredited medical laboratory scientist equipped with:

Work-ready skills and experience

A strong emphasis on laboratory and practical work experience will make you ready for employment when you graduate. You will undertake in-depth and hands-on laboratory work in modern, purpose-built facilities. You will also gain real-world experience with two semesters of industry work placement and advice from practising professionals.

Internationally recognised degree

This is the only Victorian degree accredited by the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS) and the only Australian degree accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) in the UK. You’ll also be eligible for membership of the New Zealand Institute of Medical Laboratory Science and the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science.

A springboard for your career

This degree will equip you with everything you need to work as a medical scientist, giving you an advantage with employers. But the journey does not have to end when you graduate. This qualification gives you an excellent foundation for further study in laboratory medicine, or for other qualifications and careers in medicine
and healthcare.

Year 1

You'll undertake courses designed to provide a strong academic grounding in biological sciences. You'll be introduced to the professional field of laboratory medicine via a hospital laboratory visit and basic studies in clinical disciplines.

Year 2

The clinical disciplines of haematology, transfusion and transplantation science, clinical biochemistry, histopathology, cytopathology and medical microbiology are introduced in preparation for professional practice.

Year 3

You'll undertake general pathology, molecular genetics and diagnostics. You’ll also study two major discipline streams.

In the second half of the year you'll complete 20 weeks of supervised professional practice in a diagnostic, research or reference laboratory.

This full-time placement runs as a cooperative education year. It involves both the University and your placement laboratory. Students may have the opportunity to do 10 to 13 weeks as an overseas placement.

Year 4

In the first semester you'll complete further supervised professional practice. On return to RMIT you'll complete courses in Integrative Pathology and Advanced Laboratory Medicine in a clinical discipline stream.

You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent senior secondary school qualification) with a minimum 65% average (check calculator below).
Equivalent qualifications may also include completion of the RMIT Foundation Studies program or a recognised post secondary diploma in the relevant discipline with the required grades.

Meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee entry. Your application will still need to be assessed and accepted.

Chemistry or Biology and Maths or Physics; or

VCE Units 3 and 4 in one of Chemistry or Biology & one of Mathematics (any) or Physics, with study scores of at least 20.

Successful applicants

This program includes a professional practice work placement and hence a 'Working with Children Check' and 'National Police Records Check' are required prior to commencing the program. You are also expected to follow professional requirements such as behaviour, dress code and attendance.