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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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.
About This Course
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
Entry Requirements
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science with a B grade average or higher in level 7 courses, or equivalent
Build towards these roles
Senior Medical Laboratory ScientistPostdoctoral FellowResearcherLecturer in universitiesIndustrial Research Leader
Build skills in these industries
Medical laboratory scienceHealthcareHealth research
