Allied Health
A course by
AUT
Gain specialist skills in a chosen field of medical laboratory science, and learn to apply contemporary theory to current practice. The Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Laboratory Science prepares you for challenges in a rapidly advancing field.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
City Campus, Auckland
It will take a total of 6 months

Enhance expertise in a chosen laboratory discipline or management area within clinical settings.

Incorporate current scientific and diagnostic developments into day-to-day laboratory work.

Plan and execute research projects and critically analyse laboratory techniques in the context of patient care (specialist pathway).
This programme offers medical laboratory scientists the opportunity to develop advanced knowledge and practical laboratory skills in a range of specialist or management pathways. The curriculum covers laboratory techniques, research, health law, ethics, policy and leadership, aligning with recent developments in early detection and diagnostic technology. It prepares graduates to take leading roles in laboratory practice or management within the healthcare sector.
What you need to know first
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent
Registration as a Medical Laboratory Scientist with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand (MSCNZ)

Healthcare
Laboratory Science
Medical Diagnostics

Specialist medical laboratory scientist
Laboratory manager
Laboratory team leader or supervisor
Allied Health
A course by
AUT
Gain specialist skills in a chosen field of medical laboratory science, and learn to apply contemporary theory to current practice. The Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Laboratory Science prepares you for challenges in a rapidly advancing field.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
City Campus, Auckland
It will take a total of 6 months

Enhance expertise in a chosen laboratory discipline or management area within clinical settings.

Incorporate current scientific and diagnostic developments into day-to-day laboratory work.

Plan and execute research projects and critically analyse laboratory techniques in the context of patient care (specialist pathway).
This programme offers medical laboratory scientists the opportunity to develop advanced knowledge and practical laboratory skills in a range of specialist or management pathways. The curriculum covers laboratory techniques, research, health law, ethics, policy and leadership, aligning with recent developments in early detection and diagnostic technology. It prepares graduates to take leading roles in laboratory practice or management within the healthcare sector.
What you need to know first
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent
Registration as a Medical Laboratory Scientist with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand (MSCNZ)

Healthcare
Laboratory Science
Medical Diagnostics

Specialist medical laboratory scientist
Laboratory manager
Laboratory team leader or supervisor
Current Practising Certificate as a Medical Laboratory Scientist
Health sector policy or management roles
Current Practising Certificate as a Medical Laboratory Scientist
Health sector policy or management roles