Bachelor of Applied Science (Laboratory Science) (Level 7)

Summary

Prepare for a career in laboratory science with the Bachelor of Applied Science (Laboratory Science) (Level 7)

As a graduate of the degree you will demonstrate intellectual independence, critical thinking and analytic rigor. You will be able to work with confidence, both independently and collaboratively as part of a team in a science laboratory.

You will develop knowledge and skills related to the ideas, principles, concepts, research methods, and problem-solving techniques in laboratory science. You will also develop knowledge and skills in data collection, computation, processing, and management systems, along with a range of transferable laboratory practice skills.

Career & Study Outcomes

Graduates will have the skills to be employed as measurement technicians, research technicians, field technicians, or education/laboratory technicians in:

• Private and government funded laboratories
• Crown Research Institutes
• Education institutes

Course Information

• Professional Skills in Science (15 Credits)
• Bioscience in Industry 1 (15 Credits)
• Biostatistics I (15 Credits)
• Quality Assurance (15 Credits)
• Chemistry for Applied Science (15 Credits)
• Industrial Biomolecules (15 Credits)
• Practical Skills (15 Credits)
• The Chemical Basis of Biology and Separation Science (15 Credits)
• Bioscience in Industry 2 (15 Credits)
• Environmental Quality Assessment (15 Credits)
• Biostatistics II (15 Credits)
• Laboratory Instrumental Analytical Techniques (15 Credits)
• Advanced Culture Techniques (15 Credits)
• Applied Science Investigation (15 Credits)
• Work Placement (30 Credits)
• Research Methods (15 Credits)
• Biological Tissue Analysis (15 Credits)
• Advanced Spectroscopic and Electroanalytical Techniques (15 Credits)
• Advanced Molecular Techniques (15 Credits)
• Bioscience in Industry 3 (15 Credits)
• Laboratory Management (15 Credits)

Elective 1

• Industry Project/ Internship (30 Credits)
• Laboratory Project (30 Credits)