Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (Honours) [End-on]
Information valid for students commencing in 2015.
Year | 2015 |
Course code | 70309G |
Version | 4 |
Course type | Bachelor Honours Degree (AQF Level 8) |
Division | Tropical Health and Medicine |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Completion of an AQF level 7 Bachelor Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related field, within the previous 5 years; and Achievement of an overall grade point average of 5.0 (i.e. credit average) across their bachelor degree and/or a grade point average of 5.0 in the fourth year of their bachelor degree with credits or better in specific discipline areas. |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 2 – Schedule II of the 番茄社区 Admissions Policy. Students also need to take note that in accordance with the National Registration Board’s requirement, they must hold a valid IELTS (academic module) minimum score of 7.0 in all components within 2 years prior to applying for registration |
Additional selection requirements | Application for entry to the Honours program is by approval of the College Dean, and interview. Quota restrictions on the number of honours places available may apply from time to time as determined by the College Dean. Applicants for honours who have graduated with a pass degree from this or another university or who graduated more than five years ago may be required to complete such coursework or assessment as the College Dean recommends. |
Special admission requirements | Nil |
Post admission requirements | Hepatitis B immunisation: Students must provide evidence of being immune to hepatitis B within the first teaching period of their studies. A blood-borne viral disease may result in a student’s inability to obtain a placement in a Queensland Health facility and consequently may result in their inability to complete the requirements of the course as accredited by the relevant professional accrediting body. If a student has not complied with the above requirement by the last day of the first teaching period of their studies, their enrolment will be terminated immediately. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 24 credit points as per course structure |
Additional course rules | Nil |
Additional completion requirements | Nil |
Course learning outcomes | The Medical Laboratory Science (Honours) graduate will be able to:
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Course Structure
OPTIONS
Select an honours specialisation from Table A
Table A (HONOURS SPECIALISATIONS)
DISCIPLINE | AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Townsville | ||
Townsville | Not available part-time | |
Townsville | ||
Townsville | ||
Townsville |
Anatomy
AT4001:12 Anatomy Honours Part 1 of 2
AT4002:12 Anatomy Honours Part 2 of 2
OR
AT4003:06 Anatomy Honours (Part-time) Part 1 of 4
AT4004:06 Anatomy Honours (Part-time) Part 2 of 4
AT4005:06 Anatomy Honours (Part-time) Part 3 of 4
AT4006:06 Anatomy Honours (Part-time) Part 4 of 4
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
BC4002:12 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Honours Part 1 of 2
BC4003:12 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Honours Part 2 of 2
Microbiology and Immunology
MI4000:12 Microbiology and Immunology Honours Part 1 of 2
MI4001:12 Microbiology and Immunology Honours Part 2 of 2
OR
MI4010:06 Microbiology and Immunology Honours (Part-time) Part 1 of 4
MI4011:06 Microbiology and Immunology Honours (Part-time) Part 2 of 4
MI4012:06 Microbiology and Immunology Honours (Part-time) Part 3 of 4
MI4013:06 Microbiology and Immunology Honours (Part-time) Part 4 of 4
Pharmacology
PP4051:12 Pharmacology Honours Part 1 of 2
PP4052:12 Pharmacology Honours Part 2 of 2
OR
PP4053:06 Pharmacology Honours (Part-time) Part 1 of 4
PP4054:06 Pharmacology Honours (Part-time) Part 2 of 4
PP4055:06 Pharmacology Honours (Part-time) Part 3 of 4
PP4056:06 Pharmacology Honours (Part-time) Part 4 of 4
Physiology
PP4001:12 Physiology Honours Part 1 of 2
PP4002:12 Physiology Honours Part 2 of 2
OR
PP4003:06 Physiology Honours (Part-time) Part 1 of 4
PP4004:06 Physiology Honours (Part-time) Part 2 of 4
PP4005:06 Physiology Honours (Part-time) Part 3 of 4
PP4006:06 Physiology Honours (Part-time) Part 4 of 4
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Townsville |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 1 years full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 3 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 1 years |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment requirements | Nil |
Accreditation requirements | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Not applicable |
Maximum allowed | Nil |
Currency | Not applicable |
Expiry | Not applicable |
Other restrictions | Not applicable |
Award Details
Award title | BACHELOR OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE (HONOURS) |
Approved abbreviation | BMedLabSc(Hons) |
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Not applicable - this course does not have majors |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Not applicable |