Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine (Honours)

Degree Level Undergraduate

Years

Australian students

Start Date
February
July

Campus
City East

Duration
4 year(s) full-time

Mode
On-campus

Program Code
IHBL

SATAC Code
414491 (Internal)

Study as
Full-time or part-time

Fees
Commonwealth Supported

Entry Requirements
Selection Rank (Internal): 72.00 (for 2024)
Selection Rank (Guaranteed): 72.00 (for 2025)
TAFE/RTO (Guaranteed): DIP
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Prerequisites
One of the following:
SACE Stage 2 Physics
SACE Stage 2 Biology
SACE Stage 2 Chemistry
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Assumed Knowledge
None

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.

Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.

Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result, and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite requirements and essential requirements for admission:

Recent secondary education
Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent
AND
- Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and achieved a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR), or
- Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or
- Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points
Applicants who have not achieved the Selection Rank required for automatic selection may be selected for any remaining places based on the grades of their year 12 subjects.

OR
Higher education study
- Complete or partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or
- Complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above
OR
Vocational Education and Training (VET)
- Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate IV level or above
OR
Work and life experience
- Qualify for Special Entry, or
- Complete a 12-month UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent, or
- Hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past
Essential requirements for admission
Prerequisites
One of the following:
SACE Stage 2 Physics
SACE Stage 2 Biology
SACE Stage 2 Chemistry

Assumed Knowledge
None
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Aim

The program is designed to prepare students for a career in diagnostic medical, research or other similar laboratories. The Honours program aims to augment the academic and practical skills of undergraduate students. Those students electing to complete a research paper will undertake research training and experience appropriate to employment in research positions or as a basis for further study towards higher degrees by research. Those students electing to complete a technical paper will further develop their analytical skills and be afforded a competitive edge in the employment market for a career in diagnostic pathology.

Content & Structure

The first two years provide a comprehensive coverage of the natural and biomedical sciences, followed in the third and fourth years by instruction and practical experience in the major disciplines in pathology. The total number of units required to complete the program is 144. Embedded within this structure are 18 units of work toward either a research or technical paper. These units are undertaken in the fourth year of the program.

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What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Chemistry 100	CHEM 1006	4.5
Human Physiology 100	BIOL 1049	4.5
Mathematics for Laboratory Sciences	MATH 1039	4.5
Health and Society	HLTH 1025	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Chemistry 101	CHEM 1007	4.5		Rule(s): 4
Human Physiology 101	BIOL 1050	4.5		Rule(s): 4
Quantitative Methods in Health	MATH 1065	4.5
Professional Issues in Laboratory Medicine	MEDI 1009	4.5
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Biochemistry	BIOL 2014	4.5
Genomics and Bioinformatics	BIOL 3036	4.5
Histology	BIOL 2036	4.5
Microbiology	BIOL 2051	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Immunology	BIOL 2037	4.5		Rule(s): 4
Genetics	BIOL 2016	4.5		Rule(s): 4
Pathophysiology	MEDI 2003	4.5		Rule(s): 4
Essential Haematology	MEDI 2005	4.5		Rule(s): 4
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Infectious Diseases	MEDI 3003	4.5
Chemical and Molecular Pathology	BIOL 3006	4.5
Histotechnology	MEDI 3002	4.5
Transfusion and Haemostasis	MEDI 3012	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Clinical Practice A	MEDI 3006	9	Note(s): 1,2,3,4	Rule(s): 2
Clinical Practice B	MEDI 3007	9	Note(s): 1,2,3,4	Rule(s): 2
FOURTH YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
EITHER
Experimental Research Practice A	MEDI 4014	9	Note(s): 1
AND
Experimental Research Practice B	MEDI 4015	9	Note(s): 1
OR
Advanced Clinical Practice A	MEDI 4012	9	Note(s): 1,2,3	Rule(s): 2
AND
Advanced Clinical Practice B	MEDI 4013	9	Note(s): 1,2,3	Rule(s): 2
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Specialised Microbiology	MEDI 4006	4.5
Clinical Biochemistry	MEDI 4001	4.5
Histopathology and Cytopathology	MEDI 4005	4.5
Advanced Haematology	MEDI 4004	4.5

Rules & notes

Rules

1. All students who, as part of their program, undertake activities where interaction with patients/the public is required, such as in field or clinical placements/visits and in University clinics and gyms, must demonstrate that they have a current National Police Certificate (NPC) through SAPOL (or their home state police service) and a current Department of Human Services (DHS) Working With Children Check (WWCC) which is valid for the duration of the program. The National Police Certificate will list disclosable court outcomes that may prevent clinical placement involvement. The University has a process for reviewing these outcomes to assess suitability for placement.

2. Students must meet the vaccination requirements for health professionals prior to commencing clinical placement. Failure to meet vaccination requirements will limit placement opportunities.

3. Students are required to satisfy the standard of dress and behaviour prescribed by institutions in which clinical placements are undertaken. Failure to satisfy such obligations may prevent them from fulfilling the requirements for completion of the program.

4. Students may only enrol in the following SP5 courses if they have previously completed (and attempted all assessment components) in the corresponding SP2 course(s), viz: CHEM 1007 Chemistry 101 - CHEM 1006 Chemistry 100; BIOL 1050 Human Physiology 101 - BIOL 1049 Human Physiology 100; BIOL 2016 Genetics - BIOL 2014 Biochemistry; MEDI 2003 Pathophysiology - BIOL 2036 Histology; MEDI 2005 Essential Haematology - BIOL 2014 Biochemistry.

5. Failure to satisfy the requirements of Rules 1-4 above may prevent students from meeting course and program requirements and hence the completion of the program.

Notes

1. This course can only be undertaken full time. Students may be required to enrol in this course in SP1.

2. Students are required to undertake this course in an approved pathology laboratory. Students may be required to undertake Clinical Practice in a regional laboratory. Placement outside South Australia may be allowed.

3. Students who are employed in an appropriate laboratory setting may be granted full credit in MEDI 3006 Clinical Practice A, MEDI 3007 Clinical Practice B, MEDI 4002 Advanced Practice A and MEDI 4003 Advanced Practice B.

4. Students granted full credit in MEDI 3006 Clinical Practice A, MEDI 3007 Clinical Practice B, MEDI 4002 Advanced Practice A and MEDI 4003 Advanced Practice B, and who successfully complete courses in Study Period 2, third year are permitted to enrol in the corresponding fourth year, Study Period 5 courses (i.e. they are exempt from the requirements to complete all third year Study Period 2 courses before enrolling in any fourth year Study Period 5 courses), viz: MEDI 3003 Infectious Diseases - MEDI 4006 Specialised Microbiology; BIOL 3006 Molecular Pathology - MEDI 4001 Clinical Biochemistry; MEDI 3002 Histotechnology - MEDI 4005 Histopathology and Cytopathology; MEDI 3012 Transfusion and Haemostasis - MEDI 4004 Advanced Haematology.

Professional accreditation and recognition

The program is fully accredited by the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS), and graduates are entitled to Graduate Membership of the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists.

Graduates are eligible for membership of the Australasian Association of Clinical Biochemists (AACB).

Graduates are eligible for membership of the Australian Society for Microbiology (ASM).