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Medical Laboratory Science and Laboratory Medicine in Australia for Indian Students: 4 Master's

Medical laboratory scientists run the tests that diagnose disease. Four universities on this site teach a two-year master's for science graduates: Charles Darwin's Master of Medical Laboratory Science at A$40,784 a year, and Master of Laboratory Medicine courses at Tasmania (A$47,250), RMIT (A$50,880) and Newcastle (A$53,265).

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  • 4universities
  • ₹27 lakhlowest fee a year
  • 2 yearsmaster's
  • ₹36 lakhNewcastle's master's a year

Courses and annual tuition

ProgrammeUniversityDegreeDurationTuition per year
Master of Medical Laboratory ScienceCDUMaster's2 years₹27 lakh
A$40,784
Master of Laboratory MedicineUTASMaster's2 years₹32 lakh
A$47,250
Master of Laboratory MedicineRMITMaster's2 years₹34 lakh
A$50,880
Master of Laboratory MedicineNewcastleMaster's2 years₹36 lakh
A$53,265

Indicative international tuition for one full-time year, from each university's fee page for 2027 entry (2026 where 2027 was not yet out). Exchange rates: 1 AUD = ₹66.97, 1 NZD = ₹53.45, 1 USD = ₹95.22, 1 GBP = ₹126.53, €1 = ₹106.01. Source: European Central Bank reference rates (cross rates via the euro), 28 October 2026.

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Medical laboratory science in Australia: the figures

Across 4 universities this subject comes to 4 programmes on our list (4 master's). One year of a master's here costs ₹27 lakh (A$40,784) to ₹36 lakh (A$53,265). Least expensive: CDU's Master of Medical Laboratory Science, at ₹27 lakh. Campus cities: Darwin, Hobart / Launceston, Melbourne, Newcastle.

Choosing between the four

Charles Darwin is cheapest and in Category 3; Tasmania and Newcastle add Category 2 status; RMIT is in a big city with large pathology employers. All four include laboratory practice; check how many weeks of placement each includes, because placement experience counts with employers.

Questions from Indian students: Medical laboratory science in Australia

What does a medical laboratory scientist do?
Analyses blood, tissue and other samples in hospital and private pathology laboratories, in haematology, microbiology, biochemistry and transfusion science.
Who can do the master's?
Graduates in biomedical science, microbiology, biochemistry, biotechnology and related fields, including Indian B.Sc and M.Sc holders and MLT graduates.
How much does it cost?
Charles Darwin A$40,784, Tasmania A$47,250, RMIT A$50,880, Newcastle A$53,265 a year.
Are these courses regional?
Charles Darwin (Category 3), Tasmania and Newcastle (Category 2) are regional; RMIT is in Melbourne.
Do laboratory scientists need registration?
Medical laboratory science is not registered under Ahpra; professional bodies assess qualifications for jobs and migration.

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