To gain entrance into this Diploma qualification you need to have:
Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques or equivalent
OR
a Certificate IV or higher-level qualification in a relevant science discipline*
OR
demonstrated equivalent skills and knowledge in a relevant science discipline*.
Please note the following units in this course have specific mandatory pre-requisites which all students must have successfully completed before commencing study:
MSL975062 - Perform microbiological tests , pre-requisite units:
MSL973027 Perform techniques that prevent cross-contamination
MSL973028 Perform microscopic examination
MSL975063 - Perform haematological tests, pre-requisite unit:
MSL973028 Perform microscopic examination
MSL925006 Analyse data and report results, pre-requisite unit:
MSL924005 Process and Interpret data
MSL975069 Apply routine spectrometric techniques,
MSL975066 - Apply routine chromatographic techniques pre-requisite unit:
- MSL974019 Perform chemical tests and procedures
*If you do not have a Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques, this Diploma qualification may take 3 semesters to complete.