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.

NZ$12,903

inc GST

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NZQA Level 9 Certification (240 Credits)

Study Level

Post Grad

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In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

City Campus, Auckland

It will take a total of 2 years

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Develop specialist skills in medical laboratory science

Gain advanced technical and specialist knowledge in your chosen area within medical laboratory science.

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Demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills

Apply contemporary theory to address current practice challenges faced by medical laboratory scientists.

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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

Registration as a Medical Laboratory Scientist with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand (MSCNZ)

Current Practising Certificate as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MSCNZ)

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Health

  • Medical Laboratory

  • Research

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Postdoctoral fellow

  • Researcher

  • Lecturer in universities

  • Industrial research leader