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AU$20,750 (2026 total)
CRICOS code: 112039J
This qualification requires completion of the following:
Students must complete a series of compulsory onboarding modules during their first semester or study period. Complete all four (4) courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maintain laboratory or field workplace safety | 50 | OHTH5992C | City Campus |
| Process and interpret data | 70 | MATH7094C | City Campus |
| Maintain instruments and equipment | 60 | ONPS7802C | City Campus |
| Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes | 80 | BUSM8933C | City Campus |
Complete all twelve (12) courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Receive and prepare samples for testing | 30 | ONPS7803C | City Campus |
| Relate anatomical and physiological features to laboratory samples | 100 | BIOL5259C | City Campus |
| Perform microscopic examination | 40 | ONPS7805C | City Campus |
| Prepare, standardise and use solutions | 100 | ONPS7806C | City Campus |
| Perform chemical tests and procedures | 100 | ONPS7807C | City Campus |
| Perform biological procedures | 130 | ONPS7808C | City Campus |
| Perform histological procedures | 40 | ONPS7810C | City Campus |
| Perform food tests | 100 | ONPS7811C | City Campus |
| Use laboratory application software | 60 | OFFC5368C | City Campus |
| Perform techniques that prevent cross-contamination | 40 | ONPS7804C | City Campus |
| Apply Communication Skills | 40 | GEDU5519C | City Campus |
| Perform tissue or cell culture techniques | 100 | ONPS7809C | City Campus |
RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.
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