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The University of Western Australia (UWA)

  • 22% international / 78% domestic

Master of Clinical Pathology

  • Masters (Coursework)

Extend your learning in the biomedical sciences with a focus on the knowledge and technical skill set required for research or employment in the diagnostic and research environments of clinical pathology.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Course Code
92510
Study Mode
In person

About this course

This is a 96-point course which contains 48 points of core units and 48 points of specialisation specific units which can be chosen to include a research project and dissertation or coursework only.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements

If you're interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(a) a relevant bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of 65 per cent in the Level 3 units of a relevant major.
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(a) a relevant bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of 65 per cent in the Level 3 units of a relevant major.
Ranking and Selection Process
Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on-
(a) the Grade Point Average of the last year of study;
and
(b) the intake quota for the year
Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on-
(a) the Grade Point Average of the last year of study;
and
(b) the intake quota for the year

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

Study locations

Perth

Career pathways

Careers and further study

Explore the career opportunities available to you.

Career Pathways
Completion of this course will strengthen your qualifications in numerous biomedical fields which don't require a medical degree.
Career Pathways Completion of this course will strengthen your qualifications in numerous biomedical fields which don't require a medical degree.
Further Study
Master of Pathology, Master's by Research, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Further Study Master of Pathology, Master's by Research, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Course structure

Year 1

Take all units (48 points):

Year 2
For students electing the Master of Clinical Pathology by coursework, take all unit(s): from (i) Group A (12 points); (ii) Group B (18 points) and (iii) any three specialisations from groups D, E, F, G, H, or I (18 points). For students electing the Master of Clinical Pathology by coursework and dissertation, take all unit(s): from (i) Group A (12 points), (ii) Group C (24 points) and (ii) any two specialisations chosen from groups D, E, F, G, H, or I (12 points)

Take all units (12 points):

For students in the course by coursework only, take all units in this group as per the sequence notes (18 points):

For students in the course by coursework and dissertation only, take all units in this group as per the sequence notes (24 points):

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Medicine courses at The University of Western Australia (UWA).
59.5%
Overall satisfaction
67.8%
Skill scale
34.7%
Teaching scale
97%
Employed full-time
$78k
Average salary
Data source

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