Diploma of Laboratory Technology

Course Code: TMSL50109 CRICOS Code: 073091K

Duration	Campus and Intake	Fee*
2 Year/s	Hawthorn (Term 1, Term 3)	A$12,150 (annual for 2012)

*The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students studying on-campus in Australia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

About the course

This course provides scientific and technical education with a strong emphasis on the development of a range of typical sound practical skills for the biosciences workplace. You will be competent in meeting the technological and administrative demands of laboratory work. Specialist streams in biotechnology and in forensic and pathology testing to suit particular vocational outcomes are also available.

Course Structure:

All students complete the 9 core modules, and a further twelve units in streamed groupings. Domestic students without an adequate level of literacy or numeracy may be required to undertake introductory modules (for example basic literacy and/or numeracy units from the General Certificate in Adult Education).

Units of Study:

Students must achieve a total of 21 units, including nine compulsory core units as well as a further twelve streamed units as follows (noting that some pre-requisites may apply, and that units will be chosen based on demand and/or other factors):

Core Units

MSAENV472A     Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
MSL913001A      Communicate with other people
MSL913002A      Plan and conduct laboratory/field work
MSL915001A      Provide information to customers
MSL924001A      Process and interpret data
MSL924002A      Use laboratory application software
MSL925001A      Analyse data and report results
MSL934002A      Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes
MSL944001A      Maintain laboratory/field workplace safety

General or Non-specialist Units

Group 2 Units
MSL975001A    Perform microbiological tests
MSL975003A    Perform histological tests
MSL975013A    Perform tissue and cell culture techniques
MSL975014A    Perform molecular biology tests and procedures
MSL975017A    Perform laboratory-based ecological techniques
Group 3A Units
MSL973004A    Perform aseptic techniques
MSL973007A    Perform microscopic examination
MSL973008A    Perform histological procedures
Group 3B Units
MSL974001A    Prepare, standardise and use solutions
MSL974006A    Perform biological procedures
MSL974011A    Prepare tissue and cell cultures
MSL954001A    Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan

Biotechnology Units
Group 2 Units
MSL975001A    Perform microbiological tests
MSL975009A    Apply routine chromatographic techniques
MSL975013A    Perform tissue and cell culture techniques
MSL975014A    Perform molecular biology tests and procedures
MSL975020A    Apply routine spectrometric techniques
Group 3A Units
MSL973004A    Perform aseptic techniques
MSL973007A    Perform microscopic examination
MSL973008A    Perform histological procedures
Group 3B Units
MSL974001A    Prepare, standardise and use solutions
MSL974003A    Perform chemical tests and procedures
MSL974006A    Perform biological procedures
MSL974011A    Prepare tissue and cell cultures

Forensic and Pathology Testing Units
Group 2 Units
MSL975001A    Perform microbiological tests
MSL975019A    Apply complex instrumental techniques
MSL975002A    Perform haematological tests
MSL975004A    Perform chemical pathology tests
MSL935003A    Authorise issue of test results
Group 3A Units
MSL973004A    Perform aseptic techniques
MSL973007A    Perform microscopic examination
MSL973008A    Perform histological procedures
HLTPAT317A    Operate effectively within a pathology testing environment
Group 3B Units
MSL974001A    Prepare, standardise and use solutions
MSL974003A    Perform chemical tests and procedures
MSL974006A    Perform biological procedures
Group 3C Units
MSL916004A    Maintain registration and statutory or legal compliance in work/functional area

Major Specialisations:

General or Non-specialist
Biotechnology
Forensic and Pathology Testing

Employment Outcomes

Career opportunities:

General or Non-specialist
Support staff to scientists in research, education and testing laboratories.

Biotechnology stream
Support staff to scientists in research, education and biotechnology industry.

Forensic and Pathology Testing stream
Support staff to scientists in research, education, pathology and the forensic science industry.

How To Apply

How to apply:

Apply for this course by following the step-by-step process on our How to Apply page.

English Language Requirements:

Satisfactory completion of the Swinburne College English for Academic Purposes Upper Intermediate level certificate at the Pathways level (EAP 4: Pathways -60%); OR, obtaining a minimum IELTS overall band of 5.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 5.0; OR, a TOEFL (Paper-based) minimum score of 527 (with a Test of Written English (TWE) score of 4.5); OR, a TOEFL Computer-based) minimum score of 196 (with Written Writing score of 4.5); OR, a TOEFL (Internet-based) minimum score of 71 with no band less than 18.

Refer to the English Language Requirements website for further information.

Find Out More

For further information:

Enquire online: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/international/enquiry
Email: international@swinburne.edu.au
Phone:
+613 8676 7002 (outside Australia)
Freecall 1800 897 973 (within Australia)

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Scholarships:

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