Master of Medical Laboratory Science

Masters (Coursework)

Develop specialist skills in a chosen field of medical laboratory science, demonstrate your analytical and problem-solving skills and learn to apply contemporary theory to current practice.

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Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Course Code

AK1028

Study Mode

In person, Online

Intake Months

Mar, Jul

Domestic Fees

$10,607 total

International Fees

$1,146 per year / $43,300 total

About this course

Develop specialist skills in a chosen field of medical laboratory science, demonstrate your analytical and problem-solving skills and learn to apply contemporary theory to current practice.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

An applicant must:

Have completed the Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science with a B grade average or higher in courses at level 7, or equivalent
Be registered as a Medical Laboratory Scientist with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand (MSCNZ)
Hold a current Practising Certificate as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, issued by the MSCNZ

International student entry requirements

English language requirements

IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent

English language requirements

Study locations

City Campus

Distance

Online

Career pathways

Postdoctoral fellow
Researcher
Lecturer in universities
Industrial research leader

Course structure

You need to complete a total of 240 points, including 120 points from advanced-level courses and a thesis of 120 points. For your thesis you complete a sustained piece of research in a specialised area of medical laboratory science; a unique offering in today's competitive job market.

You can follow either a management or a specialist scientist pathway.

Complete the following course

MELS802 Quality Assurance in Laboratory Services (30 points)

And eitherSpecialist Scientist pathway

Graduates gain the ability to plan and execute laboratory-based research and critically analyse the efficiency and accuracy of existing laboratory techniques in the context of patient care.

Complete this course:

PHIL880 Ethics of Biotechnology (30 points)

And choose from:

You need to complete 120 points from courses in this programme, in addition to your thesis.

OrManagement pathway

Graduates gain the ability to critically analyse strategic and operational processes and examine the evidential base underpinning health policy development.

One course from:

And choose from:

You need to complete 120 points from courses in this programme, in addition to your thesis.

And complete a thesis

MELS999 MMLS Thesis (120 points)

More information about the Master of Medical Laboratory Science

Email science.postgraduate.admin@aut.ac.nz