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AU$22,500 (2026 total)
CRICOS code: 112044A
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 five (5) core courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | 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 |
| Monitor the quality of test results and data | 40 | BUSM8934C | City Campus |
| Use laboratory application software | 60 | OFFC5368C | City Campus |
Complete all twelve (12) courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perform microbiological tests | 140 | ONPS7812C | City Campus |
| Perform molecular biology tests and procedures | 150 | ONPS7813C | City Campus |
| Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | 40 | EASC5076C | City Campus |
| Perform haematological tests | 130 | ONPS7814C | City Campus |
| Perform chemical pathology tests | 130 | ONPS7815C | City Campus |
| Analyse data and report results | 80 | MATH7095C | City Campus |
| Perform techniques that prevent cross-contamination | 40 | ONPS7804C | City Campus |
| Relate anatomical and physiological features to laboratory samples | 100 | BIOL5259C | City Campus |
| Perform biological procedures | 130 | ONPS7808C | City Campus |
| Perform chemical tests and procedures | 100 | ONPS7807C | City Campus |
| Perform microscopic examination | 40 | ONPS7805C | City Campus |
| Plan and conduct laboratory/field work | 40 | BIOL5252C | City Campus |
Select and complete one (1) of the following courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perform histological tests | 200 | ONPS7816C | City Campus |
| Apply electrophoretic techniques | 100 | ONPS7817C | 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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