Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science

Griffith University's Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science degree. Make an impact as a medical scientist. Play a key role in improving patient health by conducting diagnostic tests and recommending treatment options. As a medical scientist, you will perform tests on blood, tissues and other bodily fluids to help doctors diagnose a range of diseases, including glandular fever, diabetes, swine flu and cancer. You could also contribute to the success of clinical trials and advance healthcare innovations that will shape the future of medicine. Highlights of studying the Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science Build your knowledge in core subjects like chemistry, cell biology, anatomy and physiology to understand how the body works in health and disease. From second year, focus on specialised areas and learn how to diagnose diseases while building deeper knowledge in lab science. In your final year, put your skills into practice with full-time clinical placements where you'll work on real medical cases and graduate job ready. Enter a booming job market, projected to grow over 6.5 per cent by 2028*. Hands-on experience across every area of medical laboratory science Gain practical experience across all six key areas of the discipline: blood transfusion and immunology, clinical biochemistry, haematology, histopathology, microbiology and molecular diagnosis. This broad foundation ensures you are well-prepared for diagnostic work and diverse roles in healthcare, including hospital and private pathology labs, public health, blood transfusion services and research institutions.