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How to Apply
Information for international students interested in applying for the University of Tasmania's Graduate Diploma of Medical Laboratory Sciences degree commencing in July 2009 or February 2010.

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
  • 6.0 (no band less than 6.0), within the last 24 months; or
  • TOEFL 575/TWE 4.5, CB 233, IB 88 (no score below 20); 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 duration of the Graduate Diploma of Medical Laboratory Sciences degree at the University of Tasmania is 1.5 years.
  • Some students may be able to complete the program in 12 months with Faculty approval based on their previous qualifications and relevant experience.
  • Faculty advice regarding course duration will be sought for those students commencing in the Semester 1 intake.
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.

Application Form

Applications should be forwarded with supporting documentation to:

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

Fax: 61 3 6226 7862
Email: International.Admissions@utas.edu.au