You will be eligible to apply for membership to professional organisations including the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists, Australian Society for Microbiology, Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and the Australian Society for Medical Research.
Find the entry requirements most relevant to you.
| Adjusted Entry score including adjustment factors (additional points given in certain circumstances). | Unadjusted Entry score not including adjustment factors. | |
|---|---|---|
| ATAR The Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is a percentile rank used to assess the results of high-school applicants for undergraduate entry into university. | 65.60 | - |
| Rank Non school-leavers can have qualifications and work experience assessed to form a Selection Rank. | 68 | - |
| OP The Overall Position (OP) is a QLD tertiary entrance rank (1-25) for high-school applicants, replaced by ATAR in 2021. | 15 | - |
If you want to start your studies in 2021, the format of subject pre-requisites will change slightly from previous years. ATAR will also replace OP for Queensland students who graduate from high school from 2020. Find out more about these changes to ensure you are prepared to apply.
To study this degree we assume you have sound knowledge in:
We assume that your knowledge is equivalent to a grade C or higher in Units 3 and 4 at high school level (typically studied in Year 12). Find out more about assumed knowledge.
It is also recommended that you have studied either Biology (Units 3 & 4, C), Chemistry (Units 3 & 4, C), or equivalent.
Adjustments are additional points given in certain circumstances that may increase your Rank. Find out if you qualify for any adjustment factor pathways such as educational disadvantage where you live, and subjects you passed.
USQ is committed to greater admissions transparency. Learn more about the education and work experience, as well as average OP/Ranks for this degrees' student cohort for Semester 1 from the previous year.
If you have completed a qualification from a TAFE or qualified private provider, you may be able to use these qualifications to meet USQ's entry requirements.
You may be able to use your work experience and other adjustment factors to increase your selection rank and meet USQ's entry requirements.
You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.
All students must be able to meet the physical and other requirements of professional experience placements within this program. These include:
If you don't meet the entry requirements, we have pathway options available to you.
If you identify as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent you may be eligible to enter the Indigenous Higher Education Pathways Program (IHEPP).
To complete this degree students must complete 24 units. Most courses (similar to ‘subjects’) are valued at 1 unit. To study full-time you would usually complete 4 units per semester.
| Courses to be studied | Units |
|---|---|
| Core courses | 8 |
| Medical Laboratory Science courses | 16 |
| incl. 65 days of clinical placement | |
| Total | 24 |
Refer to the USQ Handbook for courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.
In addition to the courses to be studied, you will also need to complete clinical experience, where interactive hands-on activities, such as experiments and use of specialist equipment, are undertaken.
All students must be able to meet the physical and other professional requirements of clinical/professional practice within this degree.
If you are enrolled in the External study mode in this degree, you will have the opportunity to come on-campus for residential schools, where you will attend face-to-face lectures and tutorials, use the facilities and meet staff and other students.
Your actual fees may vary depending on the courses you select. We review our fees annually so these may be subject to change.
Approximate annual costs1 for your first year of study (8 units) in this degree are:
| Study Mode | Cost |
|---|---|
|
Commonwealth supported
The Federal Government contributes to the cost of your course and you need to pay a student contribution. |
AUD 7950 |
|
Domestic full fee paying
You are responsible for the full cost of your course and are charged a tuition fee. |
AUD 26560 |
1 These are indicative annual fees for 2021.
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
This degree includes a professional experience component that may involve travel, accommodation and meal expenses.
This degree includes an on-campus residential school component that involves travel, accommodation and meal expenses.
You may not have to pay your course (subject) fees upfront. HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP allows you to defer your fees until your income reaches a certain level. Find out if you are eligible for HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP.
You may also be eligible to receive financial support from Centrelink.
At USQ, we offer a range of scholarships to support your success at university. Find a scholarship that works for you.
Apply via QTAC (Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre) if you:
| Mode | QTAC Codes |
|---|---|
| External | 906135 |
| Toowoomba | 906131 |
If you are applying via QTAC, please check the QTAC closing dates.
You may be able to apply directly to USQ if you:
The closing dates for applying directly to USQ are:
More information on applying key dates is available.
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