About the course
About the course
Our laboratory techniques course provides you with the essential skills and knowledge to start your career in science. After completing this course, you can work as a technical officer or laboratory technician in a range of science-based industries including pathology laboratories, environmental and food testing laboratories and education facilities.
If you like to experiment, then you will get plenty of hands-on experience in our laboratories. You will acquire technical skills and scientific knowledge in microscopy, chemistry, microbiology, histology and environmental testing. In highly practical classes, you will use modern laboratory equipment as you undertake a wide range of analytical testing experiments.
These skills and knowledge will prepare you to work in a range of laboratory environments. You can also use this course as your pathway into further studies in science.
Course Details
- Intake Dates & Course Length
- Career & Learning Outcomes
- Entry and Academic Requirements
- English Language Requirements
- Applying
- Pathways & Accreditation
- Fees
- Course Structure
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Wed, 01 Feb 2023 03:00:19 GMT
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Intake Dates & Course Length
Full time: 1 year (classes take place on weekdays)
Mode of delivery is face-to-face. Classes take place on weekdays (Monday - Thursday)
Contact hours are typically 22 hours per week. An additional 22 hours per week of personal study time is typical.
Career & Learning Outcomes
After successful completion, you may wish to apply for employment opportunities as a laboratory technician or technical officer in a science-based industry including pathology laboratories, environmental and food testing laboratories and education facilities.
Entry and Academic Requirements
International students must have completed an Australian Year 10 or international equivalent with a pass.
PLEASE NOTE: Box Hill Institute only accept enrolments from international students who are 18 years of age or above at the time of course commencement.
English Language Requirements
A minimum IELTS overall score of 5.5 (Academic) or approved equivalent.
For other accepted tests, please visit the English Language Requirements page.
Applying
International students please apply through:
- an authorised representative in your country
- a Box Hill Institute booth at an education exhibition
- or direct to Box Hill Institute
See how to apply or contact the international office for more information.
Pathways & Accreditation
Successful completion will enable you to apply for the final year of the Diploma of Laboratory Technology or apply for entry into one of the science degrees offered at Box Hill Institute or another education provider.
International students: You may wish to apply or package this course with the Bachelor of Biosecurity Science at Box Hill Institute
This course is government accredited and has national recognition
The qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 4
Fees
| International | |
| Annual Tuition Fee | $19,946 |
| Annual Service Fee | $0 |
| Annual Material Fee | $1,408 |
| Retain Course Items (Year 1) | $0 |
| Estimated Annual Fee | $21,354 |
Service & Amenity Fee may very depending on course commencement and enrolment duration. Retain Course Items are purchased once by the student prior to commencing. Those items then become the property of the student. Fees listed are at 2023 rates and may increase annually over the duration of delivery. The student tuition fees listed are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. For more information please contact our Course Advisors on 1300 BOX HILL.
Course Structure
Completion of 15 units (including 5 core and 10 elective units).
- MSL973016Perform Aseptic Techniques40.0 hours
- MSL973019Perform Microscopic Examination40.0 hours
- MSL924003Process And Interpret Data70.0 hours
- MSL974021Perform Biological Procedures130.0 hours
- MSL975029Perform Histological Tests200.0 hours
- MSL975035Perform Microbiological Tests140.0 hours
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