The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has rightly brought to light the lifesaving efforts made by the healthcare providers in our community. That includes the critical but often unseen role played by medical laboratory professionals who work behind the scenes to provide the testing needed for accurate diagnoses and better understanding of how diseases, outbreaks and other health issues.
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST
(ANZSCO CODE 234611)
Description
Conducts medical laboratory tests to assist in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease.
Tasks
○ preparing tissue sections for microscopic examination
○ examining and analysing samples to study the effects of microbial infections
○ analysing samples of body tissue and fluids to develop techniques to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases
○ advising Medical Practitioners on the interpretation of tests and methods for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease
○ setting up the steps and rules of laboratory medical testing
○ operating and maintaining laboratory equipment
○ maintaining laboratory quality assurance and safety standards
○ preparing scientific papers and reports
○ studies the formation, early growth and development of living organisms
Immigration Visa Options for Medical Laboratory Scientist in Australia
■ General Skilled Migration Visas :
- Skilled Independent Subclass 189
- Skilled Nominated Subclass 190
- Skilled Work Regional Subclass 491
■ Other Visa Options :
SC 485 (Graduate Work) / SC 482 (TSS, Labour Agreement) / SC 186 (ENS : TRT &DE) / SC 187 (RSMS : TRT) / SC 494 (SESR : Employer Sponsored) / SC 407 (Training : Enhance skills)
2019-2020 Occupation ceiling for Medical Laboratory Scientist in Australia
(*An 'occupation ceiling' might be applied to invitations issued under the independent, skilled regional (provisional) visas.)
Laboratory Medicine Program
QUT : Queensland University of Technology
Course Name: Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science
Course Duration: 4-Year Full-Time Program
Intake : February
Fees: AUD$44,100 per year (2020)
English Requirement: IELTS Academic score of overall 6.5 with no bands less than 6.0
Griffith University: Gold Coast Campus
Course Name: Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science
Course Duration: 4-Year Full-Time Program
Intake : February, June
Fees: AUD$32,500 per year (2020)
English Requirement: IELTS Academic score of overall 7.0 with no bands less than 6.5
Central Queensland University: Rockhampton Campus
Course Name: Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (Honours)
Course Duration: 4-Year Full-Time Program
Intake : February
Fees: AUD$32,760 per year (2020)
English Requirement: IELTS Academic score of overall 6.5 with no bands less than 6.0
RMIT University
Course Name: Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (Laboratory Medicine)
Course Duration: 4-Year Full-Time Program
Intake : February, July
Fees: AUD$37,440 per year (2020)
English Requirement: IELTS Academic score of overall 6.5 with no bands less than 6.0
UniSA : University Of South Australia
Course Name: Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (Honours)
Course Duration: 4-Year Full-Time Program
Intake : February
Fees: AUD$37,700 per year (2020)
English Requirement: IELTS Academic score of overall 6.5 with no bands less than 6.5
General Academic Requirements are as follows :
Completion of an appropriate high school qualification with majors in the field of science (most require marks of at least 65%) / Completion of one year bachelor qualification in the equivalent discipline.
However, The application procedure depends on your nationality and Academic
Criteria for admission may vary among universities.
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