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Applications for Graduate Diploma of Medical Laboratory Sciences

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Specific Course Requirements
 
Tuition Fees: A$18,760 per year; A$28,140 in total
Duration: 1.5 years
Campus: Launceston
Next Intake: 16 July 2012 & 25 February 2013
 

Graduates of the Graduate Diploma of Medical Laboratory Sciences will be eligible to sit the examination for membership of the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS), once they have completed the relevant work experience.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Australian Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Medical Science, Health Science, Science, or another related discipline (or equivalent).*

*As per NOOSR guidelines.

English Language Requirements
  • IELTS (Academic) Overall 6.0 (no band less than 6.0), within the last 24 months; or
  • TOEFL (PBT) 575 TWE 4.5, within the last 24 months; or
  • TOEFL (iBT) 88 (no score below 20), within the last 24 months; or
  • PTE Academic 50 with no score lower than 50, within the last 24 months; or
  • Evidence that a minimum of 2 years full-time study with English as the sole medium of instruction and examination have been completed within the last 24 months.
Other Requirements

UTAS does not require applicants to sit an exam or interview. Assessments are based on academic results and are conducted by staff of International Admissions and the School of Human Life Sciences.

Duration of Course

The standard duration of the Graduate Diploma of Medical Laboratory Sciences degree at the University of Tasmania is 1.5 years. Some students who have a relevant background may be able to complete the program in 12 months with Faculty approval.

Scholarship
  • All applications for the Graduate Diploma of Medical Laboratory Sciences are assessed for Tasmanian International Scholarship (TIS) eligibility.
  • No separate application procedure for scholarship assessment is required.
  • Recipients of TIS will be notified when they receive their offer providing the necessary supporting documents have been provided with their original application.
How to Apply

For further information on how to apply, to apply online or download an application form, please visit the Apply Now section of the website.

Applications and certified documents should be forwarded to: International.Admissions@utas.edu.au in electronic format (pdf preferable).

Or mailed to:

International Admissions & Exchanges 
University of Tasmania 
Private Bag 38 
Hobart, Tasmania 7001 
AUSTRALIA