In this dual qualification, you first complete the Diploma of Laboratory Technology (specialising in Pathology Testing or Bio Analytical Testing) at TAFE Queensland Brisbane, South Bank and then studying at USC at South Bank to complete the degree with the University of the Sunshine Coast.
In this program you develop your laboratory career by obtaining fundamental technical laboratory skills and scientific knowledge. You learn a range of laboratory technologies including sampling and laboratory testing procedures. The bachelor component provides a theoretical and research focus in biomedical science. Refer to the Bachelor of Biomedical Science for more information.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
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In this program you develop your laboratory career by obtaining fundamental technical laboratory skills and scientific knowledge. You learn a range of laboratory technologies including sampling and laboratory testing procedures. The bachelor component provides a theoretical and research focus in biomedical science. Refer to the Bachelor of Biomedical Science for more information.
Career opportunities
Refer to the Bachelor of Biomedical Science.
Professional recognition
Graduates may become members of the Australian Society for Biotechnology; Australian Society for Immunology; Australian Society for Microbiology; Australian Society for Molecular Biology and Biochemistry.
Teaching mode
There are different teaching modes between the TAFE Queensland Brisbane diploma modules and the University's Bachelor of Biomedical Science courses. Diploma modules are face-to-face teaching with performance based assessment. The University's Bachelor of Biomedical Science courses involve three or four hours of contact per course per week, generally in the mode of a one-hour lecture and two-hour tutorial. Students complete a further six or seven hours of self-directed learning per course per week. The self-directed learning consists of readings, research, assignments and other assessment items.
Please note this full-time program commences only in Semester 1 each year. New students are not required to complete any USC courses until they complete their TAFE Queensland Brisbane diploma.
Program structure
This pathway is an articulation between the Diploma of Laboratory Technology (specialising in Pathology Testing or Bio Analytical Testing) and the Bachelor of Biomedical Science with the University of the Sunshine Coast.
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete the courses as listed below.
- Present your completed Diploma of Laboratory Technology (specialising in Pathology Testing or Bioanalytical Testing) to enable 4 courses (48 units) of transfer credits to be applied to your academic record.
- Complete a minimum of 14 advanced (200 and 300 level) courses, 5 of which must be 300 level courses from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
Program notes
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
- When enrolling, please refer to the Study Plan.
TAFE Queensland Brisbane, South Bank
Students completing the Diploma of Laboratory Technology (specialising in Pathology Testing or Bio Analytical Testing) at TAFE Queensland Brisbane, will be awarded credit towards their USC degree as specified below as specified below.
4 courses credit:
COR109 Professional Internship
LFS100 Independent Study
SCI105 Research in Health Care
SCN199 First Year Science elective
University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)
Students complete the following courses within the USC degree component at South Bank campus.
Introductory courses (6)
LFS112 Qualitative Research: Approaches and Practice
LFS122 Simulation in Practice Education
MLS101 Responding in the Emergency Context
SCI110 Advanced Health Assessment
MLS110 Research Project A
MLS121 Research Project B
Advanced courses (13)
BIM263 Research Project C
BIM331 Research Project F
LFS303 Communication and Thought
LFS201 Science Research Methods
LFS202 Human Physiology
LFS251 Human Anatomy
LFS252 Cell Biology
LFS261 Foundations in Medical Science
SRP301 Chemistryor PAR211 Introduction to Pharmacology(at Sippy Downs)
LFS262 Systemic Physiology IIor MLS211 Molecular Biology
SRP301 Systemic Physiology Iand SRP321 BiochemistryOR WPL310 Microbiologyand WPL320 Introduction to Mathematics