Program Overview
The Laboratory Medicine at University of Tasmania is a Master programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Laboratory Medicine programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: AUD 30,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Launceston, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Laboratory Medicine programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Haematology
- General and Medical Microbiology
- Clinical Chemistry
- Histology
- Professional Experience Sequence
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Successful completion of a first degree in Biochemistry or a Medical Science, Health Science, Science or other related discipline, with a credit average, including studies of Biochemistry/Physiology at second year and some first or second year Immunology and Microbiology^\xc2\xa0
^ Students may have undertaken Immunology or Microbiology in an undergraduate degree program at either first or second year, depending on the nature of the program.\xc2\xa0
NOTE: Students who have completed the Bachelor of Biomedical Science/ Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine \xc2\xa0at the University of Tasmania or any other AIMS accredited course are not eligible for entry to this course, due to the comparable nature of the professional stream units. These students are recommended to undertake Honours to gain research experience.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 30,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: AUD 30,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Tasmania directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Tasmania
University of Tasmania
Tasmania, Australia
The University of Tasmania (UTAS) is a public research university, primarily located in Tasmania, Australia. Founded in 1890, it is Australia's fourth oldest university. Christ College, one of the...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2030-09-17
- Start Date 2018-02-27
- Language English
- Duration 24 months