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AUD 41160

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

Application Fee

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48 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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79

TOEFL

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65%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of disease as you build a strong foundation for your future career in Laboratory Medicine.

Clinical terminology like haematology (the study and treatment of blood), immunology (the study of the immune system and how our bodies protect us from pathogens), histopathology (the study of how disease causes changes in tissues) and molecular pathology (the examination of molecules within organs, tissues and fluids) will become part of your professional vocabulary as you develop skills in the handling of patient material and laboratory testing to guide medical decision making.

Laboratory Medicine is a four-year course in which you can pursue a specific area of interest by selecting one of three streams – Biomedical Science, Genetics and Molecular Biology or Forensic Biology and Toxicology. In the fourth year, you will also take part in Murdoch's Work Integrated Learning, which allows you to apply your knowledge in a workplace environment.

3 reasons to study Laboratory Medicine at Murdoch

  • Develop skills in the handling of patient material, laboratory testing and analysing clinical results.
  • You’ll study in a major health precinct including three hospitals and a medical research institute.
  • Learn on the latest instrumentation as part of our extensive hands-on practical training, including industry placements within diagnostic pathology laboratories.
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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 5 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Rights (PSWR) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Feb 2027

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate including the following course(s):
      • 70% or higher in English year 12

        

     

    6.5 IELTS Score
    79 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    58 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    65% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    41160

    Tuition Fee
    (AUD)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (AUD)

    29710 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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    Scholarships

    International Welcome Scholarship 2026

    Provider No. of Scholarships Duration of Award
    Level of study
    Semester Availability
    Scholarship Value
    Closing Date:
    Student Type
    Murdoch University
    Multiple
    Duration of degree

    Undergraduate and Postgraduate

    Semester 2, Trimester 3, Trimester 2, Trimester 1, Semester 1 20% tuition fee reduction
    30 Sep 2026
    International

     

    Eligibility
    You are eligible to receive this scholarship if you meet all the following requirements:

    • You are an international, full fee paying student
    • You are starting studies at one of Murdoch's Western Australian campuses in 2026
    • You are starting studies for an eligible Murdoch coursework degree set out below
    • You are a citizen of one of the eligible countries set out below
    • You are not receiving any other Murdoch scholarship
    • You are not subject to any of the exceptions set out below.

    You are not eligible to receive this scholarship if you:

    • Are an Australian citizen or permanent residency visa holder (even if you are also a citizen of one of the eligible countries)
    • Are not required to pay international student tuition fees
    • Have received an Australian Government scholarship that covers all or part of your tuition fees
    • Are sponsored by a non-Australian Government funding body that covers all or part of your tuition fees.


    List of eligible countries:

    Albania, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba,  Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Ghana, Guam, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Lithuania, Macau, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Mongolia, Montenegro, Nepal, New Caledonia, Nigeria, Palau, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Poland, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tonga, Tükiye, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Uganda, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe


    Eligible courses:
    Bachelor, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Master’s by coursework degrees available to international students and delivered at one of Murdoch’s Western Australian campuses (excluding the Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Veterinary Biology, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and Master of Clinical Psychology)

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