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AUD 39500

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*Subject to change and other fees
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AUD 50 Waived

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48 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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79

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Play a vital 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, advancing healthcare innovations that will shape the future of medicine. 


Highlights of the Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science: 

  • Work internationally following graduation - Griffith is Australia's only internationally accredited medical science degree, allowing you to work in the UK and other Commonwealth countries. 
  • The only program in Australia to enable you to gain hands-on experience in all 6 disciplines of Medical Laboratory Science. This degree offers practical experience in blood transfusion and immunology, clinical biochemistry, haematology, histopathology, microbiology, and molecular diagnosis. The Medical Sciences job market is booming, with a projected growth of over 6.5% by 2028.
  • Develop your foundational knowledge in medical science with core subjects including general chemistry, cell biology, anatomy, and physiology which will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of how the body functions in both healthy and diseased states. 
  • From your second year onwards, you will focus on specialist areas of medical laboratory science, learning to diagnose diseases, and delve deeper into blood transfusions, immunology, clinical biochemistry, haematology, histopathology, microbiology, and molecular diagnostics. 
  • Graduate job ready. In your fourth year, you will gain hands-on experience through full-time clinical placements, immersing yourself in various disciplines of laboratory medicine. You'll apply your theoretical knowledge to real-world medical challenges. 
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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 14 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Rights (PSWR) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jul 2025

Closed

Mar 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    79 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    58 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    39500

    Tuition Fee
    (AUD)

    AUD 50 Waived

    Application Fee
    (AUD)

    29710 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

    Check program website for more information about funding options.

    Scholarships

    The Gold Coast Student Grants program offers a $1,000 grant to help new international students settle into their new life on the Gold Coast. This grant can be used for textbooks, accommodation, or everyday expenses, easing the financial pressure of starting their journey in Australia.


    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Hold a valid student visa (subclass 500).
    • Enroll at an Experience Gold Coast Education Member Institution for at least 24 academic weeks (including packaged offers/multiple courses).
    • Be a new student with a course commencement date between 1 May–30 November 2025.
    • Submit all required documents as per the Gold Coast New Student Grants’ conditions.


    Important Dates: Applications Open: 11 February – 30 June 2025 (subject to early closure if the quota is met).
    *Please note that this grant is only available to the first 250 eligible international students. Domestic students, international students already enrolled at an Australian institution, and those currently residing in Australia are not eligible.

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