Our laboratory technology course will help you gain the skills and knowledge to work in scientific laboratories conducting medical testing, biological, chemical or environmental testing.
You will study in a supportive environment with small class sizes, and you can expect to learn practical scientific knowledge and technical skills that will expand your interest in science. The learning areas include:
You’ll learn how to plan and conduct laboratory work, use app software, analyse data and report your results.
Throughout your course, you’ll have the opportunity to use relevant instruments in modern laboratories to strengthen your practical experience. In the final year, you can showcase your laboratory skills to potential employers in our work placement program.
Last updated:
13 Dec 2019 at 01:00PM AEST
February and July
Full time: 2 years
Part time: 4 years (the time taken to complete this course will vary depending on your input)
For information regarding dates such as enrolment, orientation and study breaks please visit the Academic Calendars page.
After successful completion, you may wish to apply for a range of employment opportunities as a technical officer, laboratory assistant, and scientific officer. Other industry options may include quality assurance in private and government laboratories such as biological, environmental or chemical testing laboratories, secondary schools, medical research and pathology laboratories and pharmaceutical research and development laboratories.
Successful completion of MSL40118 Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques (CRICOS 098116M), or international equivalent. Relevant senior employment experience in a science industry and can demonstrate equivalent skills and knowledge in any of the above qualifications will be considered.
PRE-TRAINING REVIEW
To assist prospective students to determine whether a course is suitable and appropriate for the individual needs, Box Hill Institute will assess all students’ language, literacy and numeracy and digital literacy by asking you to undertake a self-assessment review prior to the enrolment.
A course advisor will discuss the outcomes of the review and make recommendations about whether the course is suitable for you, and identify additional support where required.
After successful completion, you may wish to apply for entry into the second year (if eligible) of the Bachelor of Biosecurity, which Box Hill Institute offers. You will be offered 24 credit points, the equivalent of 6 months. Alternatively pathway options may include Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Laboratory Medicine) at RMIT where you will be eligible for 96 credit points, equivalent to 1 year credit transfer.
If you are an inbound international student, you my wish to apply for entry into Bachelor of Biosecurity as a packaged course.
This course is government accredited and has national recognition
The qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 5
This training is provided to eligible individuals with funds made available by the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments
Government Subsidised Standard | Full Fee | |
Tuition Fee | $9,501.00 | $19,416.00 |
Service Fee | $160.00 | $160.00 |
Core Skills Support Fee | $80.00 | $80.00 |
Material Fee | $1,620.00 | $1,620.00 |
Retain Course Items | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Total Course Estimate | $11,361.00 | $21,276.00 |
Payable Estimate (at commencement) | $5,708.00 | $10,568.00 |
You will complete 15 units including, 5 core and 10 elective units.
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