Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Laboratory Science
Allied Health
A course by
AUT
Gain specialist skills in a chosen field of medical laboratory science and learn to apply contemporary theory to current practice with this postgraduate certificate.
NZ$6,815
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop specialist skills in medical laboratory science
Gain advanced knowledge and skills in a chosen field of medical laboratory science, enabling specialised or management career progression.
Apply contemporary theory to laboratory practice
Learn to evaluate and integrate new scientific and management developments into clinical laboratory operations.
About This Course
The Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Laboratory Science at AUT prepares medical laboratory scientists for the evolving landscape of laboratory diagnostics. The programme offers both specialist and management pathways and is open to scientists with New Zealand registration and a current practising certificate. Students complete advanced courses in applied science, management, genetics, molecular biology, ethics, or health law, tailored to their chosen pathway.
Course Content
- Specialist Scientist pathway: Advanced laboratory-based research and analysis of diagnostic techniques
- Management pathway: Strategic and operational management, leadership, health policy, and health law
- Options may include: Specialist Readings in Applied Science, Selected Topics in Applied Science, Contemporary Molecular Genetics, Ethics of Biotechnology, Special Topics in Health, Leadership and Management, Health Policy, Health Law, Ethics of Emerging Biological and Health Sciences
Entry Requirements
Completed Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent
Registered as a Medical Laboratory Scientist with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand (MSCNZ)
Build towards these roles
Senior medical laboratory scientist rolesSpecialist scientist in chosen fieldLaboratory management positions
Build skills in these industries
Medical Laboratory ScienceHealthcare
