Overview

The ability to carry out research in medical laboratory science is a skill in high demand by industry. Medical laboratory scientists are facing new challenges as technologies evolve and diagnostic services change. Top-level evaluative and management skills are in demand along with specialised skills in research and development. The Master of Medical Laboratory Science equips you with the skills to make the most of these opportunities.

This programme is open to all medical laboratory scientists (New Zealand registration and practising certificate are required). There's an opportunity to follow either a management or a specialised scientist pathway.

Career opportunities

Postdoctoral fellow

Researcher

Lecturer in universities

Industrial research leader

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Quality Assurance in Laboratory Services

Ethics of Biotechnology

Contemporary Molecular Genetics

Biomedical Ethics

Health Policy Applied

Health Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2026-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-05 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-03-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-02 00:00:00

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Language

English

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90

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Auckland, New Zealand

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Biotechnology View 14 other Masters in Biomedical Science in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

GPA

B

English requirements

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90

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58

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

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

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

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

45000 NZD / year

≈ 45000 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

10028 NZD / year

≈ 10028 NZD / year

Additional Details

Domestic

$11,220 (for 120 points)

($10,028 tuition fee+$1,192 student services)

International

$46,192 (for 120 points)

($45,000 tuition fees+$1,192 student services)

Living costs

Auckland

New Zealand

1400 - 2200 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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