Laboratory Medicine Program – A Career that Can Lead to PR
This offshoot of a scientific profession trains individuals about the origin of the disease its onset and what is the optimum course one must take. Those pursuing it are seeking careers as healthcare professionals who deal with prognosis and diagnosis of diseases by performing critical tests on blood, tissues and other fluids through lab tests. They play a crucial role in examining and giving relevant data and report which are used first hand by the physicians and specialists to determine appropriate treatment methods.
This challenging career has several opportunities and is in high demand in the country. With a degree in laboratory science, you will be involved in tasks like patient welfare, giving optimum clinical support to doctors and specialists, management and treatment of disease, disease detection, research on cure and causes of diseases.
Big demand for this profession is due to shortage of skilled individuals. Medical laboratory scientist can aspire to gain employment as Biomedical Scientist, Pathologist, Medical Researcher, etc.
Levels of Educational Programs Available
Bachelor’s Degree in Laboratory Medicine
- With a degree in laboratory science, you will be involved in tasks like patient welfare, giving optimum clinical support to doctors and specialists, management and treatment of disease, disease detection, research on cure and causes of diseases.
- Course Duration: 4-Year Full-Time Program
- Eligibility: Completion of an appropriate high school qualification with majors in the field of science (most require marks of at least 65%)
- English Requirement: IELTS Academic score of overall 6.5 with no bands less than 6.0.
- Fees: AUD 30,000 to AUD 35,000 per year
Master’s Degree in Laboratory Medicine
- Career options include laboratory scientists, pathologists, veterinary pathologists and jobs in diagnostic companies and medical service centres abound.
- Course Duration: 2-Year Full-Time Program
- Eligibility: Completion of a bachelor qualification in the equivalent discipline (Laboratory Medicine, Biomedical/Biological Sciences, health science or Medicine)
- English Requirement: IELTS Academic score of overall 6.5 with no bands less than 6.0.
- Fees: AUD 35,000 to AUD 40,000 per year
Visa Requirement
- A valid passport for the duration of the study in Australia
- Unconditional offer letter from the university or institution
- Evidence of access to sufficient funds
- Proof of Overseas Student Health Cover
- Other relevant documents listed on the Department of Home Affairs visa checklist
PR Pathway
Completion of these courses from any one of the universities accredited by AIMS can lead to a positive Skill Assessment from the body. This occupation is listed on the MLTSSL and one can qualify for Permanent Residency Visa, specifically under Visa Subclass 189 with no requirement for state or regional area sponsoring.
Anzsco Code: 253915 – Pathologist
What Pathologists Do?
- Identify the cause and processes of disease and illness by examining changes in body tissue and in blood and other body fluids
- Conduct tests on samples of tissues, blood and body secretions.
Specializations
- Clinical Cytopathologist
- Forensic Pathologist
- Immunologist
Visa Options For Immigration Per MLTSSL
