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Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science

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With the Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science you gain specialist skills in a chosen field of medical laboratory science, and learn to apply contemporary theory to current practice.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Diploma
Course Code
AK1027
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

With the Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science you gain specialist skills in a chosen field of medical laboratory science, 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, 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

Course structure

This is a coursework programme with courses drawn from those in the Master of Medical Laboratory Science. You complete advanced-level courses to make up a total of 120 points.

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

Complete the following courseAnd 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:

And choose from:

You need a total of 120 points to complete this programme.

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 a total of 120 points to complete this programme.

More information about the Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science

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