Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science
Allied Health
A course by
AUT
Prepares you for a career as a medical laboratory scientist, focusing on diagnostic laboratory science, pathology, genetics, microbiology, and lab practice, with clinical placements.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
City Campus, Auckland
It will take a total of 4 years
Core skills this course teaches
Prepare for a career as a medical laboratory scientist
Gain comprehensive scientific knowledge and laboratory skills to pursue a professional career in medical laboratory science.
Develop laboratory diagnostic skills
Ability to accurately observe, collect, record, and interpret test results vital for diagnosing disease and monitoring treatment.
Operate across laboratory science disciplines
Study genetic diagnostics, pathology, microbiology, immunology, and quality management, qualifying you for varied laboratory specialisations.
What You're Signing Up For
The Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science at AUT prepares students to become registered medical laboratory scientists, providing essential skills for diagnostic laboratory work in hospitals and the health sector. The degree covers scientific grounding in genetics, pathology, haematology, microbiology, chemistry, and clinical placements. Graduates develop expertise in laboratory techniques, test interpretation, and quality management, leading to registration with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand.
Course Content
- Foundations of biology, chemistry, and mathematics
- Human anatomy and physiology
- Histological laboratory techniques
- Immunology
- Microbiology
- Pathology
- Genetics and diagnostic genetics
- Laboratory information and quality management
- Haematology
- Chemical pathology
- Medical microbiology
- Transfusion science
- Advanced immunology
- Advanced histology and cytology
- Clinical training placements in medical laboratories
- Science capstone project
What you need to know first
University Entrance or equivalent, including NCEA: 14+ credits in each of Biology, Chemistry, and Statistics
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Healthcare
Medical Science
Diagnostics
Future employment opportunities might be
Medical Laboratory Scientist (Hospitals, community labs)
Diagnostic reagent manufacture
Laboratory management