Overview
Key facts
Want to contribute to wider scientific discoveries? A Diploma of Laboratory Technology will teach you the technical, practical and scientific skills to work in a biosciences workplace. Industry specialisations include: construction materials testing, environmental monitoring, food/wine testing, pathology and/or forensic testing.
Swinburne University of Technology offers the Laboratory Technology programme.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Complex lab techniques
- Chemical analysis (chromatography and spectroscopy)
- Specialist expertise of molecular biology and chemical pathology
- Advanced understanding of microbiology and haematology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
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Disciplines
Electronics & Embedded Technology View 80 other Short Courses in Electronics & Embedded Technology in AustraliaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
Entry into this program is based on the following criteria:
- Applicants must hold a Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques or can demonstrate equivalent skills and knowledge in a relevant science discipline to this qualification.
- Applicants who have not completed Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques at Swinburne University will need to submit a certified copy of both their Award and Transcript of Results with their application.
- Applicants who have not completed the units MSL973016 Perform aseptic techniques and MSL973019 Perform microscopic examination will need to enrol into Certificate IV Laboratory Techniques at Swinburne University to complete these units prior to enrolling in to MSL50118 Diploma of Laboratory Technology.
- To apply for workplace training (Traineeship), applicants must be working in a relevant workplace and have employer and other necessary approvals to enrol.
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Tuition Fee
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International
19990 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19990 AUD for the full programme during 12 months. -
National
21960 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21960 AUD for the full programme during 12 months.
Living costs for Melbourne
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.