Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Apply and adapt advanced knowledge in biomedical, medical laboratory and clinical measurement science. Learn how to improve human and animal health in rural, remote, and indigenous community settings. Study a specialised major and learn from industry professionals in JCU’s cutting-edge custom laboratories. Network and form professional relationships with potential future employers. Conduct an independent research project on a significant topic and present your findings to post-graduate peers, academics and researchers. Integrate your theoretical skills as you complete professional placements. Cultivate your commitment to lifelong learning with this dynamic and exciting program. JCU Medical Science graduates are highly sought-after, both nationally and internationally. JCU Master of Medical Science graduates are equipped with specialist skills and are employed in a variety of medical laboratory settings. You could work as a research scientist in all areas or as a clinical scientist working in areas such as cardiac scientist, respiratory scientist, sleep scientist, neuroscientist or renal physiology. You could also work as a medical laboratory scientist working in areas of pathology, clinical microbiology, haematology, transfusion science, clinical biochemistry, histopathology, immunology, serology or laboratory management. Graduates of the medical laboratory science major are eligible to apply for membership with the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS).

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Apply and adapt advanced knowledge in biomedical, medical laboratory and clinical measurement science. Learn how to improve human and animal health in rural, remote, and indigenous community settings. Study a specialised major and learn from industry professionals in JCU’s cutting-edge custom laboratories. Network and form professional relationships with potential future employers. Conduct an independent research project on a significant topic and present your findings to post-graduate peers, academics and researchers. Integrate your theoretical skills as you complete professional placements. Cultivate your commitment to lifelong learning with this dynamic and exciting program. JCU Medical Science graduates are highly sought-after, both nationally and internationally. JCU Master of Medical Science graduates are equipped with specialist skills and are employed in a variety of medical laboratory settings. You could work as a research scientist in all areas or as a clinical scientist working in areas such as cardiac scientist, respiratory scientist, sleep scientist, neuroscientist or renal physiology. You could also work as a medical laboratory scientist working in areas of pathology, clinical microbiology, haematology, transfusion science, clinical biochemistry, histopathology, immunology, serology or laboratory management. Graduates of the medical laboratory science major are eligible to apply for membership with the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS).

Admission Requirements

PTE Academic

58+

TOEFL

86+

IELTS

6.5+

Cambridge CAE Advanced

176+

Course pre-requisites: Completion of at least an AQF level 7 biomedical science degree or medical laboratory science degree at this or another university or equivalent determined by course co-ordinator. Students who complete the Graduate Diploma of Medical Science will be eligible for entry.

Program Duration

2 Years

Starting Month(s)

Feb

Starting Month(s)

Jul

Domestic

Starts from

30,160 AUD

International

Starts from

35,680 AUD

Scholarships

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Townsville, Townsville, Australia

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