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Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine

This degree trains you for scientific work in medical and pathology laboratories.

Compare 5 providers
How long it takes
3.5 to 4 years
full time
Entry ATAR
From 56
Lowest offered at RMIT University, 2026
How you can study
On campus
Includes a work placement
Taught by
5 providers
4 states and territories

Is this course right for you?

What the Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

It helps to have

  • an interest in science and how the body works
  • careful attention to detail in your work
  • comfort working with samples and testing methods
  • a willingness to follow safety procedures closely

Before you start

Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.

Where you can study this course

There are 5 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.

  • Murdoch University

    South Street, WA

    4.3from 596 Google reviews

    ATAR
    60.05 lowest
    (63.7 median, 2023)
    How you study
    On campus
    (full or part time)
    Website for Murdoch University (opens in a new tab)

    What students like

    • Staff are friendly and helpful

    What to weigh up

    • Admin and support can be hit and miss

  • University of Tasmania

    Launceston, TAS

    4.2from 775 Google reviews

    ATAR
    68.85 lowest
    (68.85 median, 2022)
    How you study
    On campus
    (full or part time)
    Website for University of Tasmania (opens in a new tab)

  • RMIT University

    Bundoora, VIC

    More about RMIT University

    3.8from 1,757 Google reviews

    ATAR
    56 lowest
    (75.45 median, 2026)
    How you study
    On campus
    (full or part time)
    Next intake
    Feb 2027

  • Adelaide University

    Adelaide City, SA

    4.5from 1,262 Google reviews

    ATAR
    69.7 lowest
    (72.3 median, 2026)
    How you study
    On campus
    (full or part time)
    Next intake
    Feb 2027

    What students like

    • Lecturers and staff are helpful and professional

    What to weigh up

    • Enrolment and admin can be slow

  • University of South Australia

    City East, SA

    4.3from 216 Google reviews

    ATAR
    70.65 lowest
    (72 median, 2024)
    How you study
    On campus
    (full or part time)

What you’ll learn

The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine.

  • Biomedical science foundations
  • Clinical biochemistry
  • Microbiology and immunology
  • Haematology and blood transfusion science
  • Histopathology
  • Laboratory placements and research

Questions to ask before you enrol

Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.

  1. When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
  2. What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
  3. Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
  4. Who arranges the work placement, and how many hours does it involve?
  5. Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?

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