Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Laboratory Science
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
Core skills this course teaches
Develop specialist skills in medical laboratory science
Enhance expertise in a chosen laboratory discipline or management area within clinical settings.
Apply contemporary theory to laboratory practice
Incorporate current scientific and diagnostic developments into day-to-day laboratory work.
Undertake laboratory-based research
Plan and execute research projects and critically analyse laboratory techniques in the context of patient care (specialist pathway).
What You're Signing Up For
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.
Course Content
- Specialist Scientist pathway: focus on laboratory-based research, advanced diagnostic techniques, critical analysis of lab practices.
- Management pathway: strategic and operational health management, health policy development, leadership in laboratory services.
- Courses may include: Specialist Readings in Applied Science, Selected Topics in Applied Science, Contemporary Molecular Genetics, Ethics of Biotechnology, Special Topics, Leadership and Management, Health Policy Applied, Health Law, Ethics of Emerging Biological and Health Sciences.
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)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Healthcare
Laboratory Science
Medical Diagnostics
Future employment opportunities might be
Specialist medical laboratory scientist
Laboratory manager
Laboratory team leader or supervisor