Bachelor of Medical Science (Laboratory Medicine) (Regional Placement)

Become job-ready, faster. Equip yourself with practical knowledge and skills to broaden opportunities for a career in diagnostic pathology as a Medical Laboratory Technician. This course requires 4 years of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time) which includes a 1 year of full time Professional Practice component completed in a regional area in the final year of the degree. Placements will be available in Port Lincoln, Whyalla, Port Augusta, Port Pirie, Wallaroo, Gawler, Berri, Murray Bridge, Victor Harbor and Mount Gambier. The degree meets requirements as specified in the SA Health Allied Health Professional Credentials, including Access Appointments Policy Directive, for the SA Pathology credentialing process.

The Bachelor of Medical Science (Laboratory Medicine) (Regional Placement) has been designed to produce graduates who as medical scientists are knowledgeable specialists in a major area of science and possess well-developed practical laboratory skills and abilities to liaise with other groups of scientists and professional bodies located in regional areas.

Applicants should note that Bachelor of Medical Science (Laboratory Medicine) (Regional Placement) is not an eligible course under the Reserved Sub-quota for the Doctor of Medicine at Flinders University. Graduates of this course will only be considered under the Flinders Graduate Sub-quota.

This course is also offered with a metropolitan placement as the Bachelor of Medical Science (Laboratory Medicine) (SATAC code 244581).