About Laboratory Medicine in Murdoch University

Course Description

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of disease as you build a strong foundation for your future career in Laboratory Medicine.

Clinical terminology like haematology (the study and treatment of blood), immunology (the study of the immune system and how our bodies protect us from pathogens), histopathology (the study of how disease causes changes in tissues) and molecular pathology (the examination of molecules within organs, tissues and fluids) will become part of your professional vocabulary as you develop skills in the handling of patient material and laboratory testing to guide medical decision making.

Laboratory Medicine is a four-year course where you’ll complete a three year double major, along with a fourth-year that includes work integrated learning.

7 reasons to study Laboratory Medicine at Murdoch

• Murdoch has recently been ranked well above world standard in Clinical Sciences and Medical Microbiology and above world standard in immunology and genetics.
• You’ll study in a major health precinct including three hospitals and a medical research institute.
• You’ll learn from lecturers who are making a real-word impact with their research and have extensive experience in laboratory medicine.
• Prepare for the workforce or further study with the inclusion of cutting-edge advances in modern diagnostic science.
• Learn on the latest instrumentation as part of our extensive hands-on practical training, including industry placements within diagnostic pathology laboratories.
• If you’re aiming to study postgraduate medicine (or other medically-related vocations), you’ll be well prepared to apply when you finish this course.
• You will have honours and higher research opportunities both on and off campus thanks to our strong links to Perth’s medical research institutes.

What you’ll learn

Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you’ll learn:

• clinical microbiology
• clinical biochemistry
• clinical haematology
• pathological basis of disease
• diagnostic genomics.

You will also complete an additional fourth year that includes work integrated learning.

Your future career

Pursue a range of roles in public or private diagnostic pathology, research or working in laboratories as a technician. You could also explore the fields of medical and life science research, marketing, media and academia, or take on further studies in medicine, pharmacy, dentistry and veterinary science.

Careers could include:

• Medical Scientist
• Technical Officer
• Laboratory Technician
• Research Scientist
• Medical Representative.

Academic qualification equivalents:

• Generally requires you to have completed a secondary school qualification equivalent to an Australian Year 12 certificate.

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS        :      overall 6.0 with no band below 6.0 
• TOEFL      :      73 with no band less than 18
• PTE           :     50 with no band below 50

Murdoch University Highlights

Murdoch University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The tuition fee varies with course and degree. The cost of the complete program for some courses is tabulated below:

Cost of Living depends upon the lifestyle and preferences of the person. Approximately living expenses in Perth can be estimated to 500 AUD per week. Let us have a look at various expenses estimated per week: