Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science
Allied Health
A course by
AUT
Gain specialist skills in medical laboratory science and apply contemporary theory to practice with the Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science at AUT.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
City Campus, Auckland
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Specialist Skills Development
Gain advanced specialist knowledge and skills in a chosen field of medical laboratory science.
Application of Contemporary Theory
Apply up-to-date scientific theory to professional laboratory practice for improved diagnostic outcomes.
Research and Quality Assurance
Plan and execute laboratory-based research and engage in quality assurance activities within healthcare science.
What You're Signing Up For
The Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science at AUT prepares professionals for evolving challenges in medical diagnostics. Students develop specialist laboratory or management skills, engage in advanced coursework, and build capabilities in research, quality assurance, and health policy. The programme is suitable for New Zealand-registered medical laboratory scientists aiming to advance in specialist or management roles.
Course Content
- MELS802 Quality Assurance in Laboratory Services
- SCIE802 Scientific Research, Application and Communication
- PHIL880 Ethics of Biotechnology (Specialist Scientist pathway)
- SCIE803 Specialist Readings in Applied Science (Specialist Scientist pathway)
- SCIE804 Selected Topics in Applied Science (Specialist Scientist pathway)
- GENE802 Contemporary Molecular Genetics (Specialist Scientist pathway)
- MELS801 Biomedical Ethics (Management pathway)
- HEAL825 Applied Healthcare Ethics (Management pathway)
- HEAL837 Health Policy Applied (Management pathway)
- HEAL816 Special Topics (Management pathway)
- HLAW801 Health Law (Management pathway)
- HEAL817 Leadership and Management I (Management pathway)
- HEAL818 Leadership and Management II (Management pathway)
What you need to know first
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Healthcare
Medical Laboratory
Diagnostics
Future employment opportunities might be
Advanced medical laboratory scientist
Laboratory manager
Research scientist