Master of Medical Laboratory Science

    Master of Medical Laboratory Science

    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    NZD 27,622 / Year
    Next IntakeJuly 13, 2026

    Master of Medical Laboratory Science

    About

    Develop specialist skills in a chosen field of medical laboratory science, demonstrate your analytical and problem-solving skills and learn to apply contemporary theory to current practice.

    The ability to carry out research in medical laboratory science is a skill in high demand by industry. Medical laboratory scientists are facing new challenges as technologies evolve and diagnostic services change. Top-level evaluative and management skills are in demand along with specialised skills in research and development. The Master of Medical Laboratory Science equips you with the skills to make the most of these opportunities.

    This programme is open to all medical laboratory scientists (New Zealand registration and practising certificate are required). There's an opportunity to follow either a management or a specialised scientist pathway.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Minimum entry requirements

    An applicant must:

    • Have completed the Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science with a B grade average or higher in courses at level 7, or equivalent
    • Be registered as a Medical Laboratory Scientist with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand (MSCNZ)
    • Hold a current Practising Certificate as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, issued by the MSCNZ

    International student entry requirements

    English language requirements

    • IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent

    English language requirements

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5

    English Program Requirements

    • IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent

    Career

    • Postdoctoral fellow
    • Researcher
    • Lecturer in universities
    • Industrial research leader

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    27,622 / year

    Master of Medical Laboratory Science

    Auckland University of Technology

    Auckland University of Technology

    New Zealand

    New Zealand, Auckland