Medical Laboratory Scientist Skills Assessment

MARN 1576536 · Verifiable at mara.gov.au

Medical Laboratory Scientist (ANZSCO 234611) is a Skill Level 1 profession performing complex laboratory tests to diagnose and monitor disease. For skilled migration the assessing authority is AIMS. Widen Migration (MARN 1576536) helps medical laboratory scientists prepare their assessment.

The skills assessment & RPL pathway for Medical Laboratory Scientist

For a Medical Laboratory Scientist (ANZSCO 234611), AIMS conducts the migration skills assessment, evaluating your qualification and experience against Australian standards. Where gaps are identified, the outcome and any further requirements depend on the specifics of your background.

This is a professional assessment, not VET Recognition of Prior Learning. Medical laboratory science is not AHPRA-registered, though relevant professional membership can support employment. English requirements apply and are set by both AIMS and the Department of Home Affairs.

Evidence typically required

• Qualification in medical laboratory / clinical science with academic transcripts
• Detailed CV and employment references confirming laboratory duties
• Curriculum and competency details as requested by AIMS
• English language test results meeting the required standard
• Passport and identity documents

Looking at the whole journey rather than just the assessment? See the full pathway guide: Migrate to Australia as a Medical Laboratory Scientist →

Which skilled visa uses this occupation?

Once Medical Laboratory Scientist is positively assessed, the assessment supports a points-tested or employer-sponsored skilled visa. The right one depends on your points, age, state nomination and whether an employer will sponsor you.

• Subclass 189 — Skilled Independent (points-tested, no sponsor)
• Subclass 190 — Skilled Nominated (state nomination)
• Subclass 491 — Skilled Work Regional (regional nomination)
• Subclass 482 — Skills in Demand (employer sponsorship)
• 482 → 186 permanent residency pathway
• Check your points for 189/190/491

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General information only, not migration advice. ANZSCO codes and assessing-authority arrangements change (ANZSCO is transitioning to OSCA) and skilled occupation lists are updated periodically — confirm the current code, authority and requirements for your situation. Skills assessments are conducted by the relevant assessing authority and RPL qualifications are issued by Registered Training Organisations, not by WIDEN. No qualification or assessment guarantees a visa. Migration advice is provided by Keshab Chapagain (MARN 1576536) only after a paid consultation under a written service agreement.