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Diploma of Laboratory Technology in Pathology
- Sydney, Australia
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Pathology) is a one-year full-time diploma course at TAFE NSW covering pathology testing, Disease states, Sample collection and analysis procedures.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop knowledge of Laboratory Technology in Pathology and apply discipline-specific knowledge
- Critical thinking
- and professional communication to academic or practical tasks. Evaluate relevant information and communicate findings effectively.
Career outcomes
- Laboratory Technical Officer
- Laboratory Technical Assistant
Curriculum
- One-year course made up of 18 units
- 5 Of them core. Core study includes process and interpret data
- Use laboratory application software
- Maintain instruments and equipment and apply quality system and continuous improvement processes.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Prerequisite: Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
- Year 12 equivalent with a country minimum from the Academic Requirements by Country PDF (updated 2026-07-17)
- E. G. India 55% (CBSE/ISC) or 60% (state boards)
- China 60%
- Bangladesh CGPA 3.5 or 60%
- Year 10 equivalent column also published
- HE diplomas: Year 12 equivalent at the higher-education column
- E. G. India 65-70%
- China 70%
- Bangladesh CGPA 4.0 or 70% (Academic Requirements by Country PDF
- Updated 2026-07-17).
Accepted academic background
Year 12 or equivalent, A Certificate III/IV (or equivalent skills) may be required first for diploma courses - offer letter then includes both courses.
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Copy
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results.
How to apply
- Review the course entry requirements
- Campus availability
- intake dates. Submit the international student application with academic records and required supporting documents. Provide English proficiency evidence when required. Follow the offer instructions and complete any student visa process that applies.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $21,196 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 AUD |
| Deposit | $4,200 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Ultimo |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Healthcare |
| Department | Laboratory Science |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 48 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Institution-level scholarship or funding opportunities are indicated in the source data. Programme eligibility, Award amount, and application requirements should be confirmed before applying. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
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Program starts
July 2027
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is $21,196 AUD per year. The application fee is $100 AUD. The deposit is $4,200 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.

