Graduate Certificate in Laboratory Medicine
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The program will introduce you to laboratory medicine, with an emphasis on practical laboratory skills that will transfer to a modern pathology laboratory. Laboratory Medicine is designed for graduates of biology, biotechnology, biomedical science, or related degrees. If you are interested in a career in diagnostic pathology, this is the program for you. You will gain practical experience of the latest advances in diagnostic medicine and undertake 10 days of industry placement as part of your pr
Official- Duration
- 4 months
- Qualification
- Graduate Certificate
- AQF 8
- Campus
- Callaghan
- NSW · +1 more campus
- Course code
- CRICOS 116296D
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Course overview
The program will introduce you to laboratory medicine, with an emphasis on practical laboratory skills that will transfer to a modern pathology laboratory. Laboratory Medicine is designed for graduates of biology, biotechnology, biomedical science, or related degrees. If you are interested in a career in diagnostic pathology, this is the program for you. You will gain practical experience of the latest advances in diagnostic medicine and undertake 10 days of industry placement as part of your program You will develop the knowledge and skills to generate diagnostic laboratory reports. Students will graduate career-ready with the skills and knowledge to work in a diagnostic pathology laboratory.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. University of Newcastle master's coursework admission generally requires an AQF-compliant bachelor degree or equivalent from an Australian institution or recognised overseas institution. Individual programs may add discipline, prior award, experience, interview, audition or portfolio requirements. 2. Recognised bachelor-equivalent qualification; program-specific additional criteria; English proficiency.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
University of Newcastle master's coursework admission generally requires an AQF-compliant bachelor degree or equivalent from an Australian institution or recognised overseas institution. Individual programs may add discipline, prior award, experience, interview, audition or portfolio requirements.
Additional entry requirement
Recognised bachelor-equivalent qualification; program-specific additional criteria; English proficiency.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Rolling intake | — | — | — | $73,717per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Graduate Certificate in Laboratory Medicinenewcastle.edu.au
- University of Newcastlenewcastle.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Masters Degree Coursework Awards and Programs ScheduleOfficial source
- University of Newcastle International Prospectus 2027 - South AsiaOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source