Residential schools
If you are enrolled in the External study mode in this degree, you will be required to come on-campus for residential schools, where you will attend face-to-face practical classes and workshops, use the laboratory facilities and specialised equipment, and engage with staff and other students.
Professional experience / clinical placements
Practical experience is an integral component of this degree and each student is required to undertake and satisfactorily complete 80 days of practical experience in
NATA accredited laboratories. Every effort is made to accommodate student preferences in terms of the location and timing of placements. However, students should be prepared for potential professional placements outside of their preferred location (Queensland-based students will not be expected to travel interstate), and the associated travel and accommodation expenses.
Progression into practical courses is dependent upon a pass grade in theoretical and other placement courses that have been set as prerequisites.
Applicants must be willing to undertake and submit the requirements of the University of Southern Queensland, Queensland Health and private pathology providers for practical placement. Please visit
Resources and Forms to download the latest Medical Laboratory Science Clinical Placement Guide.