The Department offers a range of postgraduate study programs designed to meet the needs of prospective students seeking qualification upgrades or vocational specialisation.
Courses cater for graduates from medical laboratory science and general science degrees.
This program is designed to enhance career opportunities for those in the medical laboratory science profession. The course builds upon the reputation of the on-campus Master of Applied Science in Medical Science , providing additional flexibility for local and international students. The Graduate Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science offers students with an undergraduate degree in general biological science a vocational qualification that prepares them for employment in diagnostic pathology and medical research. The research programs at RMIT Medical Laboratory Science provide opportunities for students wishing to undertake Masters by research or PhD degrees. Students undertake a research project which involves two years of full-time study for a Masters or three years for a Phd.