Master of Medical Laboratory Science
Allied Health
A course by
AUT
Develop specialist skills in medical laboratory science, with the opportunity to choose a specialist or management pathway, and complete a research thesis.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
City Campus, Auckland
It will take a total of 2 years
Core skills this course teaches
Develop specialist skills in medical laboratory science
Gain advanced technical and specialist knowledge in your chosen area within medical laboratory science.
Demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills
Apply contemporary theory to address current practice challenges faced by medical laboratory scientists.
Undertake research in medical laboratory science
Design and execute laboratory-based research projects and critically evaluate laboratory techniques and methodologies.
What You're Signing Up For
The Master of Medical Laboratory Science at AUT equips students with advanced knowledge and specialist skills in medical laboratory science. Students develop analytical, research, management, and contemporary practice abilities. The programme prepares registered medical laboratory scientists for leadership or advanced specialist roles by providing both management and specialist pathways, and requires the completion of a thesis. Graduates will be able to carry out research, critically analyse laboratory techniques, and contribute to health sector innovation.
Course Content
- Quality Assurance in Laboratory Services
- Scientific Research, Application and Communication
- Ethics of Biotechnology or Biomedical Ethics
- Specialist Readings in Applied Science / Selected Topics in Applied Science / Contemporary Molecular Genetics
- Health Policy Applied
- Special Topics in Health
- Health Law
- Leadership and Management I & II
- Medical Laboratory Science Thesis
What you need to know first
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science with a B grade average or higher in level 7 courses or equivalent
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Health
Medical Laboratory
Research
Future employment opportunities might be
Postdoctoral fellow
Researcher
Lecturer in universities