Gain the skills you need to become a technician in laboratories in hospitals, research institutes, pharmaceutical companies, private pathology and testing laboratories.
Students apply their knowledge of living systems to solving important practical issues including controlling disease and making the environment safer.
Using the latest industry-standard equipment, students build the knowledge and skills required to work under supervision to:
- examine micro-organisms or changes in cells and tissues
- perform analysis of pathology, environmental and chemical samples
- assist with research into biochemical or genetic processes.
Students will also benefit from the opportunity to gain hands-on experience. Upon completion of this certificate, students may go on to work in vaccine production, food and materials testing, pathology, or research, or to pursue the Diploma of Laboratory Technology, or other further study.
Please note that applicants from some countries will be required to pay a non-refundable application fee. The fee will go towards the tuition deposit for any students who enrol.