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The University of Western Australia (UWA)

  • 22% international / 78% domestic

Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

  • Non-Award

Pathology and Laboratory Medicine can be considered the basis of modern scientific medical knowledge and plays a critical role in evidence-based medicine.

Key details

Degree Type
Non-Award
Duration
3 - 4 years full-time
Course Code
MJD-PLMED
Study Mode
In person

About this course

Your studies will combine practical sessions that demonstrate multidisciplinary approaches to pathology questions with up-to-date laboratory diagnostic scenarios. To prepare for success in a global workforce you'll develop your ability to communicate effectively and learn how to find, interpret and critically evaluate scientific information. The theoretical components of the course are complemented by laboratory and tutorial classes utilising clinical material and cases, as well as relevant research topics within the field. You will apply scientific knowledge and techniques to these issues and engage in scientific problem solving.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers. If you're interested in studying this major, find out the admission details below.

Minimum entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements

Below you'll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).

Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65
  • 79
Monash University Foundation Year
  • 270
South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)
  • 330
Trinity College Foundation
  • 300
University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program
  • 66
Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP)
  • 60
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards
  • 80
Below you'll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65
  • 79
Monash University Foundation Year
  • 270
South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)
  • 330
Trinity College Foundation
  • 300
University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program
  • 66
Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP)
  • 60
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards
  • 80
Admission requirements
For applicants with recent secondary education, information on admission criteria is available on our entry requirements page or on the UWA Handbook for course specific requirements and prerequisites.
Admission requirements
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
Chemistry/biology requirement

Applicants are required to have completed Chemistry ATAR and Biology ATAR or Human Biology ATAR or equivalent. Students without these prerequisites will be required to complete bridging units in their first year.

Chemistry/biology requirement

Study locations

Perth

Career pathways

Careers and further study

This course opens up a world of future study pathways and career opportunities.

Career Pathways
After completing this major, you have numerous professional pathways on offer including employment in a wide range of allied and paramedical fields, university and hospital laboratory research, the health care or pharmaceutical industry and diagnostic laboratories.
Career Pathways After completing this major, you have numerous professional pathways on offer including employment in a wide range of allied and paramedical fields, university and hospital laboratory research, the health care or pharmaceutical industry and diagnostic laboratories.
Further Study
You can pursue further study at honours level and could thereafter pursue a PhD. Other further study options include the Master of Clinical Pathology, Master of Infectious Diseases, Doctor of Dental Medicine, Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Podiatric Medicine.
Further Study You can pursue further study at honours level and could thereafter pursue a PhD. Other further study options include the Master of Clinical Pathology, Master of Infectious Diseases, Doctor of Dental Medicine, Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Podiatric Medicine.

Course structure

Level 1
Core

Students who have not achieved a scaled mark of at least 50 in ATAR Human Biology or ATAR Biology or equivalent will need to take ANHB1101 or BIOL11030 or IMED1001 in their first semester to meet prerequisites for SCIE1106. IMED1001 is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Biomedicine or Biomedical Engineering [MJD-EBMEG]. Students who have not achieved a scaled mark of at least 50 in ATAR Chemistry or equivalent will need to take CHEM1003 in first semester to meet prerequisites for SCIE1106:

Bridging

Students are required to take up to three units, 18 points, as required.

Level 2

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