Master of Medical Laboratory Science
Allied Health
A course by
AUT
Advance your career in medical laboratory science with specialist, management, and research skills development. Choose a specialist scientist or management pathway and complete a major thesis.
NZ$11,852
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NZQA Level 9 Certification (240 Credits)
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NZ$11,852
inc GST
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This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 9 Certification (240 Credits)
Post Grad
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Core skills this course teaches
Advanced laboratory science knowledge
Develop specialist skills in a chosen field of medical laboratory science.
Research & critical analysis
Gain skills in designing, planning, executing and critiquing laboratory-based research.
What You're Signing Up For
The Master of Medical Laboratory Science at AUT develops specialist skills for practising scientists, equipping graduates to meet industry needs with advanced analytical and problem-solving skillsets. The programme enables students to pursue either a management or specialist scientist pathway, building expertise in laboratory quality, ethics, research, and leadership. The thesis component provides the opportunity for in-depth research in a chosen area, essential for career progression or transition to leadership or research roles in medical laboratory science.
Course Content
- Quality Assurance in Laboratory Services
- Scientific Research, Application and Communication
- Ethics of Biotechnology (Specialist pathway)
- Specialist Readings in Applied Science (elective, Specialist pathway)
- Selected Topics in Applied Science (elective, Specialist pathway)
- Contemporary Molecular Genetics (elective, Specialist pathway)
- Biomedical Ethics (Management pathway)
- Applied Healthcare Ethics (Management pathway)
- Health Policy Applied (Management pathway)
- Special Topics (Management pathway)
- Health Law (Management pathway)
- Leadership and Management I & II (Management pathway)
- Master's Thesis in Medical Laboratory Science
What you need to know first
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science with a B grade average or higher in level 7 courses, or equivalent
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