This JCU course equips you with a broad foundation that prepares you for a fulfilling career. Included in your studies are: Chemistry Biochemistry Molecular biology Anatomy Physiology Pathophysiology Microbiology and infectious diseases Immunology Haematology Clinical chemistry Quality assurance Laboratory management Clinical placements, including those in Papua New Guinea. Your JCU studies will prepare you to meet the current demand for professionally qualified scientists to work in public hospital, private and government pathology laboratories. Your academic studies and the practical experience you gain will give you a unique understanding of the inter-relationship between microbiological and chemical testing and the resulting clinical manifestations in clinical, scientific, and industrial settings. Our degree carries full accreditation from the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS), so you’ll be professionally qualified to work anywhere in Australia or overseas. Cutting-edge custom laboratories, field leading tutors and broad industry networks set JCU apart. Work-ready skills are at the heart of our degree program, so you will benefit from work integrated learning within public hospitals and private pathology laboratories. Such practicums also offer invaluable industry networking opportunities. Career Opportunities: Medical Laboratory Science is a career option where you'll be at the forefront of rapidly advancing scientific discoveries, so your job will constantly grow and diversify. This critical health profession will see you laboratory test blood, body fluids and tissues. Then clinicians will use your test results to diagnose, treat and prevent disease. Your career choices include working in: Public and private hospitals Private laboratories Clinics Government agencies and laboratories.