Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science

Medical laboratory scientists provide information about a patient’s health which can be vital to the diagnosis and treatment of disease. The Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science prepares you for a career in this field.

You’ll develop skills in accurate observation and the collection, recording and interpretation of test results. You’ll have access to the latest equipment, including automated analysers in the AUT Roche Diagnostics Laboratory, which is the first of its kind in New Zealand.

Key features:

  • Hands-on lab experience in NZ or Australia
  • Registration as a medical laboratory scientist if you complete the degree and meet the requirements of the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand.

Quick Facts

Entry Requirements

  • Required subjects are Biology, Chemistry and Statistics
  • Must be capable of meeting requirements of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCA Act)
  • Police clearance

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Career Opportunities

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:

  • Diagnostic reagent manufacture
  • Laboratory management
  • Marketing of medical equipment ad reagents

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