Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science

Bachelor

Want a career as a medical laboratory scientist and play a key role in the world of health science? The Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science prepares you for a career in this exciting field.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Course Code

AK3432

Study Mode

In person, Online

Intake Months

Feb

Domestic Fees

$8,165 per year / $8,758 total

International Fees

$40,400 per year / $41,474 total

About this course

Want a career as a medical laboratory scientist and play a key role in the world of health science? The Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science prepares you for a career in this exciting field.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

University Entrance or equivalent including:
- NCEA: 14 or more credits in each of Biology, Chemistry and Statistics
- CIE: A D grade or better at AS or A level in each of Biology, Chemistry and Statistics
Must be capable of meeting Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCA Act) requirements including police clearance

International student entry requirements

English language requirements

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

English language requirements

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Study locations

City Campus

Distance

Online

Career pathways

This degree prepares you for a career in a diagnostic laboratory. Registered medical laboratory scientists work in public hospitals and community laboratories doing diagnostic laboratory testing across all specialisations.

Other career paths include:

Diagnostic reagent manufacture
Laboratory management
Marketing of medical equipment and reagents

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Auckland University of Technology