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Skilled occupation list / ANZSCO 234611

Medical Laboratory Scientist

ANZSCO 234611 (2013). On the MLTSSL. Assessed by AIMS. Lowest 189 score invited: 80 points on 15 October 2026.

Lists

MLTSSL

189 eligible

Yes

Latest 189 points

80

Sources: Home Affairs skilled occupation list (read 12 November 2026) and SkillSelect invitation rounds.

Key facts

  • Medical Laboratory Scientist has ANZSCO code 234611 and is on the MLTSSL, according to the Home Affairs skilled occupation list read on 12 November 2026.
  • Medical Laboratory Scientist can be used for the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189).
  • In the 15 October 2026 SkillSelect round, the lowest score invited for Medical Laboratory Scientist was 80 points (tie-break date 31 August 2026).
  • The assessing authority for Medical Laboratory Scientist is AIMS.
  • In Western Australia’s 14 October 2026 round, Medical Laboratory Scientist was last invited at 85 points (General stream - WASMOL Schedule 1).

Checked against Home Affairs every day. Last checked 11 November 2026.

Cite this page

AusVisaClock. “Medical Laboratory Scientist (ANZSCO 234611).” Updated 12 November 2026. https://ausvisaclock.com/occupation/medical-laboratory-scientist-234611/

The figures come from the Department of Home Affairs. You may quote them with a link to this page.

Visas for Medical Laboratory Scientist

Each visa this occupation can be used for, with the department’s latest 90% processing time.

Visa90% decided within
189 Skilled Independent9 months
190 Skilled Nominated16 months
407 Training19 months
485 Temporary Graduate33 days
489 Skilled Regional (closed)—
491 Skilled Work Regional30 months
494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional20 months

189 invitation history

Lowest points score invited for Medical Laboratory Scientist in each SkillSelect round we hold. All rounds.

RoundMin. pointsTie-break date
15 October 20268031 August 2026
4 June 202680—
13 November 202585—
21 August 202590—
7 November 202475—

WA state nomination

Last invited in Western Australia’s 14 October 2026 round. WA round details.

StreamResidencePointsEOI submitted
General stream - WASMOL Schedule 1WA8531 August 2025

Medical Laboratory Scientist questions

Is Medical Laboratory Scientist on the skilled occupation list?

Yes. Medical Laboratory Scientist (ANZSCO 234611) is on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL). This is the department’s list as read on 12 November 2026.

Can Medical Laboratory Scientist apply for the 189 visa?

Yes, Medical Laboratory Scientist is on the MLTSSL, so it can be used for the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189). In the 15 October 2026 round the lowest score invited was 80 points, with a tie-break date of 31 August 2026.

Who assesses Medical Laboratory Scientist?

The assessing authority for Medical Laboratory Scientist is AIMS. You need a positive skills assessment from it before you lodge an EOI for a points-tested visa.