Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences

This course provides an in-depth knowledge of the chemical pathophysiological basis of disease.

While developing proficiency in advanced laboratory techniques and expertise in the logical use and interpretation of laboratory tests, students also acquire knowledge of the scientific basis of biochemical tests, the statistical tools for assessment of their value and reliability, and expertise in the computing and laboratory information systems.

Course outline

The Master of Laboratory Medicine is a 96 point course consisting of 36 points of core units and 60 points of discipline specific units. The core units cover clinical laboratory skills (two 6 point units), research communication (6 points), a research proposal unit (6 points) and a research project unit (12 points). A total of 10 six point discipline specific units must also be completed. The course will be taught on a trimester basis and students will have access to clinical laboratory resources and data at the School of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UWA, and PathWest Laboratory Medicine.

PATH 8511    Clinical Laboratory Skills 1
PATH 85xx    Clinical Laboratory Skills 2
PATH 85xx    Research Communication
PATH 8512    Research Project Proposal
PATH 8513    Research Project
PATH 8521    Pharmacogenetics, drug monitoring and toxicology
PATH 8522    Inborn Errors of Metabolism, newborn screening and paediatric biochemistry
PATH 8523    Iron metabolism, porphyrias, uric acid and renal calculi
PATH 8524    Liver function
PATH 8525    Electrolytes and renal function
PATH 8526    Clinical enzymology, tumour markers and proteins
PATH 8527    Endocrine System 1
PATH 8528    Endocrine System 2
PATH 85xx    Lipids and cardiovascular risk markers
PATH 85xx    Potassium and acid-base balance

Admission requirements

Subject to University General Rule 1.1.1.2(5), the admission requirements for this course are:

• a Bachelor of Science degree from this University, or equivalent as approved by the Faculty; and a minimum of five years' postgraduate clinical laboratory experience (NATA accredited or equivalent) that may include up to one year of experience in another discipline within laboratory medicine;

or

• a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree or equivalent medical qualification recognised by the Faculty; and a minimum of five years's postgraduate clinical laboratory experience (NATA accredited or equivalent) that may include up to one year of experience in another discipline within laboratory medicine.

English Language Competence

All UWA coursework programs have a minimum level of English language competence necessary, for both Domestic and International students.

Course enquiries

Course Co-ordinator
Professor Frank van Bockxmeer

Enquiries: Pauline Ferguson
Telephone: (+61 8) 9346 2499