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Stage2 - Diploma of Health Sciences - Laboratory Medicine, Leading to Bachelor of Science in Laboratory Medicine Navitas Group - Curtin College Navitas Group - Curtin College, Australia

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AUD 41900

Annual Tuition Fee

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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

IELTS

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68

TOEFL

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55%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Students who have already completed Year 12 (or equivalent) may start with the Stage 2 Diploma, which has the same course content and structure as year one of the corresponding Curtin University undergraduate degree. Upon completion of your Diploma, you will progress directly into the second year of your Curtin University Bachelor's degree program.


Stage2 - Laboratory Medicine - Diploma of Health Sciences
Laboratory Medicine is divided into six major areas of study: clinical biochemistry, haematology and blood transfusion serology, histopathology, diagnostic cytology, medical microbiology, medical biotechnology and immunology.

All disciplines involve the study, examination and analysis of body fluids and tissues to provide information essential for the diagnosis and treatment of disease.


Leading to: Bachelor of Science (Laboratory Medicine)
Laboratory medicine teaches you about pathology (the origin, nature and course of disease) and the diagnosis of disease.

Your first year is interprofessional and taken with other health sciences students. Your second year develops your knowledge of the cellular and tissue aspects of pathology, and the individual disciplines of laboratory medicine.

In your third and fourth years, you'll gain extensive field experience and focus on three of the following major disciplines: anatomical pathology, clinical biochemistry, haematology and transfusion science, immunology and medical microbiology.

You'll learn in Curtin's PC2 laboratory facility, where you can process and analyse clinical samples, identify microbes and report results in the same way as a real pathology laboratory.

You'll also develop your practical skills when you undertake a 24-week professional placement in a diagnostic pathology laboratory.


What you'll learn

  • Apply general and discipline specified knowledge to the performance of laboratory medicine
  • The application of knowledge critically and ethically in the laboratory medicine setting
  • Obtain and critically appraise information from a range of resources applicable to the practice of medical science
  • Communicate effectively specialised knowledge relevant to laboratory medicine
  • The selection and effective use of appropriate technologies to generate valid data
  • Recognition of the need for on-going learning in the Medical Science profession
  • An awareness of global differences in disease patterns and diagnostic medicine
  • Recognition of cultural difference and its impact on Medical Science
  • Recognition of the necessity for probity and ethical behaviour and a professional approach to medical science.
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Additional Information

Program Level Undergraduate Pathway

College/University Processing Time 3 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Rights (PSWR) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Feb 2026

Closed

Jun 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

    6 IELTS Score
    68 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    50 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    55% 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

    41900

    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.

    Check program website for more information about funding options.

    Scholarships

    High Achiever Scholarship

    Covers 15% of any study period when achieved a 70% CWA.

    This scholarship is only for international students. It will not extend to your first year at Curtin University.

     

    Terms and Conditions:

    • This Scholarship is for full fee-paying, non-sponsored international students.
    • This Scholarship is only for international students at Curtin College. It excludes students enrolled in the Masters Qualifying Program (MQP).
    • This Scholarship is available to students who are packaged with Curtin University.
    • The Scholarship amount cannot be withdrawn by the student.
    • This Scholarship covers a maximum of 15% off the tuition fee for the subsequent Curtin College study period when you have achieved a minimum study period weighted average of 70% in your current study period and enrolled in a full-time study load for the current study period according to your study plan.
    • You are required to pay the full tuition fee amount stated on your Letter of Offer and student invoice, the amount of the scholarship will be credited as a refund in your student account if you have deemed eligible by the Curtin College Scholarship Committee.
    • You will not be eligible for the Scholarship if you are in receipt of any other scholarship/bursary/ sponsorship from Curtin College, Curtin University or any other third party. The scholarship can be revoked at the discretion of the College if you already have a scholarship or sponsorship.
    • This Scholarship is not transferable or refundable.
    • The Scholarship must be taken up in the calendar year for which they are offered.
    • This Scholarship can be revoked if you do not accept your Letter of Offer or enrol into your Curtin College and Curtin University course by the dates specified in your Letter of Offer.
    • The Scholarship will not be extended beyond its prescribed duration or amount unless notified otherwise by the College.
    • Curtin College reserves the right to vary or add to any of these terms and conditions at its discretion with adequate notice.


    To retain the scholarship:

    • If you apply for Deferral, you will not be eligible for the scholarship upon your return.
    • If you withdraw, defer or are terminated from your course, you will not be eligible for the continuation of the scholarship.
    • To retain eligibility for the Scholarship (unless there are exceptional circumstances), you must remain enrolled in your initial course at Curtin College and Curtin University (with the exception of your major) according to your study plan and maintain a study period weight average of 65% and pass all units attempted.
    • You must remain enrolled as an international student for the duration of the Scholarship. If your citizenship changes during the Scholarship period, the Scholarship will only be applied to the units you completed as an international student.
    • You must enrol in all units each period according to your approved study plan. which constitutes a maximum of four (4) units of study or a minimum of three (3) units of study.
    • You must not breach the scholarship terms and conditions outlined in this document.
    • You must comply with all other College rules and regulations.

     



    Progression Scholarship :

    CU will give 20% for the entire duratin of the course if achieved 70% CWA. (Undergraduate or Master by coursework).

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