Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science

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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Start date: 2021

Minimum entry requirements

  • University Entrance or equivalent including:
    • NCEA: 14 or more credits in each of Biology, Chemistry and Statistics
    • CIE: A D grade or better at AS or A level in each of Biology, Chemistry and Statistics
  • Must be capable of meeting Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCA Act) requirements including police clearance

International student entry requirements

English language requirements

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

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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 and reagents
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Quick facts
Programme code:
AK3432
Level:
7
Points:
480
Duration:
4 years full-time / part-time available
Campus:
City Campus
Starts:
1 Mar 2021
Fees:
Domestic
$6,786 - $7,353
  • This represents the approximate tuition fee range based on a full-time workload of 120 points in 2021. The exact fees will depend on papers selected and may exceed this range.
  • Fees are subject to change year to year. If you are planning for beyond 2021, fees may vary from those stated.
  • There may also be other fees and charges you need to pay. Learn more about fees to study at AUT
  • Check if you're eligible for fees-free study
International
$38,819
  • This represents the approximate tuition fee range based on a full-time workload of 120 points in 2021. The exact fees will depend on papers selected and may exceed this range.
  • Fees are subject to change year to year. If you are planning for beyond 2021, fees may vary from those stated.
  • There may also be other fees and charges you need to pay. Learn more about fees to study at AUT
  • International students' tuition fees reflect the full cost of tuition. Domestic students' tuition fees are less due to a proportion of the tuition fees being funded by the New Zealand Government.

Scholarships at AUT

Kayla Gray
Krupa Lumbhani
Saraya-Grace Hogan
Kayla Gray
Great graduatesKayla GrayMedical Laboratory Scientist, LabPLUSBachelor of Medical Laboratory ScienceEven without direct patient contact you can still help people, says AUT science alumna Kayla Gray is now working as a medical laboratory scientist at LabPLUS.Even without direct patient contact you can still help people, says Kayla Gray who completed a Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science and is now working as a medical laboratory scientist at LabPLUS, which is part of the Auckland District Health Board. The theory and practical experience she gained as part of her AUT degree are the backbone of her job now, says Kayla.
Krupa Lumbhani
Great graduatesKrupa LumbhaniMedical Laboratory Scientist, LabPLUSBachelor of Medical Laboratory ScienceHer studies helped her achieve her dream of becoming a medical laboratory scientist, says Krupa Lumbhani who is applying her understanding of science at LabPlus.Her studies helped her achieve her dream of becoming a medical laboratory scientist, says Krupa Lumbhani who is now applying her understanding of science in her role at LabPlus. The academic staff at AUT are inspirational, says Krupa who is proud of receiving the award for the most outstanding student in medical microbiology and histology.
Saraya-Grace Hogan
Great graduatesSaraya-Grace HoganBachelor of Medical Laboratory Science
Certificate in Applied ScienceScientists play a huge role in medical diagnosis, says Saraya-Grace Hogan who is currently in the third year of her Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science.Scientists play a huge role in medical diagnosis, says Saraya-Grace Hogan who is currently in the third year of her Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science, specialising in immunology and molecular diagnostics. Saraya’s journey at AUT started with a Certificate in Applied Science, followed by the Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science she is currently completing.
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