Medical laboratory scientists perform tests on human (and veterinary) specimens including blood, bodily fluids, stool, urine, tissue biopsies and more. They are skilled in the investigation of disease, and interpret data and analyse results in areas such as immunology, haematology, transfusion science, microbiology, biochemistry, cytopathology, cytogenetics and molecular diagnostics. The results of these tests are then used by health professionals to diagnose 100 per cent of cancers as well as contribute to 70 per cent of all clinical decisions including choice of treatment. Why choose this course? This degree was the first of its kind in Queensland and is taught by registered industry professionals with established careers working in pathology laboratories. Your learning will extend beyond one area of practice and incorporate all areas of clinical pathology including haematology, transfusion science, cytology and immunology. Professionals with knowledge across the spectrum have extended career opportunities and our graduates are successful in securing positions nationally and overseas. During this course, you will complete a 12-week professional placement where you will work alongside practising medical scientists and clinical researchers in accredited pathology labs and research facilities. You will be encouraged to identify graduate opportunities and choose an elective in an area that complements your career aspirations—in pharmacology, business studies, Indigenous and public health, or research techniques and methods, for example. Hands-on experiences in the Q Block laboratories at Gardens Point begin during first semester of first year, and are embedded throughout the course. We are recognised for delivering graduates who are confident with advanced techniques and able to conduct experiments to a professional standard. Career outcomes Medical laboratory scientists work in the pathology industry, generally in hospitals or public and private laboratories. Graduates of this course can choose to work across all areas (multi-disciplined), specialise in an area of particular interest or complete postgraduate studies for a career in research. QUT graduates are currently researching in cancer biology, malaria, eye disease, stem cell therapies, transfusion science and infectious disease.