Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science

Auckland University of Technology

New Zealand, Auckland

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Auckland University of Technology

New Zealand , Auckland

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

AK3432

Campuses

City Campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines23-Feb-2026

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

NZD 46,621 / year

Next Intake 23-Feb-2026

Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science

About

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.

As specialised health professionals, medical laboratory scientists provide information about a patient’s state of health that is vital to the diagnosis of disease and monitoring of its treatment.

Through the Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science you develop skills in accurate observation and the collection, recording and interpretation of test results. Once you have completed this degree and fulfilled requirements of the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand, you can register and practise as a medical laboratory scientist.

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Requirements

Entry Requirements

Tertiary requirements

One year of successful study at bachelor level at a recognised institute, or equivalent, or

Successful completion of an Associate degree at a recognised institute, or

Successful completion of a Diploma at a recognised college of technology, or

Successful completion of a junior Health Diploma at a recognised institute, or

Successful completion of a higher technical institute Diploma at a recognised institute

AND pass grades (or equivalent) at this level in each of Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics

English Program Requirements

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

Career

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: