Overview

The Medical Laboratory Science from Auckland University of Technology prepares you for the challenges and opportunities ahead.

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.

Key facts:

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.

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.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ethics of Biotechnology

Specialist Readings in Applied Science

Selected Topics in Applied Science

Contemporary Molecular Genetics

Biomedical Ethics

Applied Healthcare Ethics

Health Policy Applied

Health Law

Leadership and Management

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-13 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-23 00:00:00 , International

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It's recommended that you apply at least three months before the start of the programme to allow for visa processing and travel to New Zealand.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Auckland, New Zealand

Disciplines

Medicine Biotechnology Biochemistry View 7 other Masters in Biochemistry in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

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

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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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

National:

$11220 tuition fees (for 120 points)

International:

$46192 tuition fees (for 120 points)

Part-time students will pay a proportion of this amount. The exact tuition fee will be calculated based on the courses you’re enrolled in.

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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