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Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

With Pathology and Laboratory Medicine you can explore the causes and mechanisms of human disease.

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  1. Introduction
  2. Course description, features and facilities
  3. Student profile
  4. Structure
  5. Popular combinations
  6. You may also be interested in…
  7. Career opportunities
  8. Further study opportunities
  9. Entrance requirements
  10. How to Apply
 

Introduction

A major in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine will allow you to understand the causes and mechanisms of human disease, as well as how they are investigated in the laboratory.

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Course description, features and facilities

The units offered within this major cover the fundamentals of disease mechanisms, the range of human diseases and their investigation, treatment and prevention. Optional units at Level 3 will give you the opportunity to focus in more detail on two major topics within pathology. The theoretical components of the course will be complemented by a series of laboratory and tutorial classes utilising clinical material and cases and well as relevant research topics within the field. Students will be given the opportunity to interact with traditional academic staff, as well as working professional pathologists from PathWest.

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Student profile

Student profile – Darcy England

Since commencing my very first day of uni at UWA, I’ve learned so much stuff, and it’s neither boring nor mundane! Almost all of what I have learnt at my time at Uni has been so incredible. Sometimes you just have to take a step back to comprehend the scope and breadth of your knowledge.

One of the majors I chose (that’s right you can do two majors in one bachelor!) is Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. Pathology is not only just about the study of the body, but also where, how and why the body goes wrong and how to treat diseases. During the course you get to work on an independent research project where you pick a topic of your choice and spend half a semester studying in the lab with professors and doctors alike.

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Structure

UWA's streamlined course structure allows you to pursue studies in a wide range of areas and to take one or two majors in your degree. Your second major can be from a similar field to your first (degree-specific) major, or from a different area or degree entirely.

As well as the units specified in your major, you will study broadening units outside your main area of study and may be able to take a number of elective subjects as well.

You can explore the structure of this major in detail in the University Handbooks.

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Career opportunities

After completing the major, students have numerous professional pathways including employment in a wide range of allied and paramedical fields; university and hospital laboratory research; the health care or pharmaceutical industry; and diagnostic laboratories.

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Further study opportunities

Students with a Pathology and Laboratory Medicine major can pursue further studies at Honours level, or undertake a Master of Laboratory Medicine (with appropriate industry experience), or PhD. Other further study options include the Master of Forensic Science, Master of Infectious Diseases, Doctor of Dental Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, and Doctor of Podiatric Medicine.

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Check the Entrance requirements

This course is available to Australian and international students.

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  1. Prerequisites and minimum scores
  2. Additional information
  3. Recommended subjects
  4. English competency
  5. Advanced standing

Prerequisites and minimum scores

Qualification and prerequisite subjectsCourse entry score
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE)
  • A scaled score of 50 or above in at least WACE Mathematics 2C/2D
80
International Baccalaureate
  • A score of 4 or above in SL or HL Mathematics (at least Mathematical Studies)
29

Additional information

Please note: to complete this major within the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) will require a minimum ATAR of 98 (or equivalent).

Recommended subjects

Qualification and recommended subjects
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE)
  • A scaled score of 50 or above in WACE Chemistry 3A/3B
  • A scaled score of 50 or above in WACE Mathematics 3C/3D
  • A scaled score of 50 or above in WACE Mathematics 3A/3B
International Baccalaureate
  • A score of 4 or above in HL Chemistry
  • A score of 4 or above in HL Mathematics
  • A score of 4 or above in SL or HL Mathematics (at least Mathematical Methods)

English competency

University study demands strong English language competency. To be eligible for admission to a undergraduate program at UWA, you must demonstrate satisfactory performance in a UWA-approved test of English. This is the case even if English is your first language.

The minimum requirement is a scaled score of 50 or more in WACE English, Literature or English as an Additional Language/Dialect achieved at Stage 2 or Stage 3 – or an equivalent level of achievement in an interstate or international qualification.

Advanced standing

If you have undertaken prior tertiary study within the last five years, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit and/or exemption).

Applications for advanced standing are assessed upon acceptance of any offer of admission made by the University.

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  1. Prerequisites and minimum scores
  2. Advanced standing

Prerequisites and minimum scores

Qualification and prerequisite subjectsCourse entry score
French Baccalaureat
Studies equivalent to WACE Mathematics 2C/2D		12
International Baccalaureate
A score of 4 or above in SL or HL Mathematics (at least Mathematical Studies)		29
UWA Foundation Programme (UWAFP)
Mathematics units as specified in UWAFP prospectus		66
GCE or Cambridge Advanced-level Examinations
A minimum grade of B or above in GCSE O-level Mathematics, or E or above in GCE AS-level Mathematics.		8
Western Australian Universities Preparatory Program (WAUPP)
A scaled mark of 50 or more in at least Mathematics 2C/2D		63
Trinity College Foundation Program
Studies equivalent to WACE Mathematics 2C/2D		85
Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY)
Studies equivalent to WACE Mathematics 2C/2D		270
Canadian Matriculation (except Quebec)
Studies equivalent to WACE Mathematics 2C/2D		60
Chinese Unified Examinations (UEC)
A grade of B6 or above in Mathematics; if you do not have Advanced Mathematics (I) or (II), you will be required to complete a mathematics unit in your first year.		12
Chinese Gao Kao
A score of 80 (out of 150) or above in Mathematics		525
All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE)
Studies equivalent to WACE Mathematics 2C/2D		12
Indian School Certificate (CISCE)
Studies equivalent to WACE Mathematics 2C/2D		60
Norwegian Vitnemål
Studies equivalent to WACE Mathematics 2C/2D		4.14
Swedish Slutbetyg
Studies equivalent to WACE Mathematics 2C/2D		15.70
German Abitur
Studies equivalent to WACE Mathematics 2C/2D		3.17
Singapore-Cambridge A-Levels
A minimum grade of B or above in GCSE O-level Mathematics, or E or above in H1-level Mathematics.		8
South African National Senior Certificate
A grade of 3 (40%) or above in Mathematics		4.60

These are the required prerequisites for applicants who have completed these particular qualifications.

If you are applying for a place based on other qualifications you need to demonstrate that you have knowledge at least equivalent to the subjects specified.

Advanced standing

Students with previous tertiary level qualifications will be considered for advanced standing (credit).

How to apply

This course is available to Australian and international students.

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  1. First semester entry
  2. Second semester entry
  3. How to apply
  4. Information for…
  5. Contact details - admission information

We have two intakes of undergraduate students each year: first and second semester.

First semester entry

Australian citizens or permanent residents, including humanitarian visa holders, and New Zealand citizens apply through the Tertiary Institutions Service Centre.

Contact the Admissions Centre for advice.

Second semester entry

Apply online for second semester entry to a range of courses at UWA.

After the closing date, contact the Admissions Centre for advice.

How to apply

Information for

Contact details - admission information

UWA Admissions Centre (M353)

Address
The University of Western Australia
35 Stirling Highway
Crawley, Perth
Western Australia 6009
Location
UWA Map
Telephone
(+61 8) 6488 2477 – General enquiries
1800 653 050 – General enquiries (country callers)
Fax
(+61 8) 6488 1226
Enquire on-line
askUWA
Opening hours
Monday – Friday, 9am–4pm

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  1. First semester entry
  2. Second semester entry
  3. How to apply
  4. Fees
  5. Information for…
  6. Contact details - admission information

First semester entry

International undergraduate applicants must complete this application form and submit it through an authorised UWA overseas representative or directly to the UWA International Centre.

You must also:

Second semester entry

International undergraduate applicants must complete this application form and submit it through an authorised UWA overseas representative or directly to the UWA International Centre.

You must also:

How to apply

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Fees

$30980, per year.

This figure has been arrived at by assuming that you study a full-time study load for one year made up of units all within the same fee band. As some units vary in cost, the actual student fee will depend on the mix of units you choose. The international student fees page has further details.

Information for

Contact details - admission information

UWA International Centre (M352)

Address
The University of Western Australia
35 Stirling Highway
Crawley, Perth
Western Australia 6009
Telephone
(+61 8) 6488 3939
Fax
(+61 8) 9382 4071
Contacts
International Centre
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Monday - Friday, 9am - 4pm
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Pathology and Laboratory Medicine: the details

Status
Available 2012
Locations offered
Albany (selected Level 1 units), Crawley
Attendance types
Part-time, Full-time
Delivery mode
Internal
Starting dates
Semester 1
Weekly first year time commitment
15-20 hours contact, plus self-directed study
Standard full-time completion
3 years
Maximum time to complete
10 years
Degrees (available in)
This major is available in:Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours)All majors (except Economics and Biomedical Science double majors, Architecture, Specialist Music Studies and Science Communication) can also be taken as second majors in any of our undergraduate degrees
Honours available
Yes
Contact details: course information
School of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, M Block, QEII Medical Centre, Monash Avenue, Nedlands, Western Australia
Pauline.Ferguson@uwa.edu.au
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(+61 8) 93462499
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