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.
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An applicant must:
International student entry requirements
You need to complete a total of 240 points, including 120 points from advanced-level courses and a thesis of 120 points. For your thesis you complete a sustained piece of research in a specialised area of medical laboratory science; a unique offering in today’s competitive job market.
You can follow either a management or a specialist scientist pathway.
Graduates gain the ability to plan and execute laboratory-based research and critically analyse the efficiency and accuracy of existing laboratory techniques in the context of patient care.
Complete this course:
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You need to complete 120 points from courses in this programme, in addition to your thesis.
Graduates gain the ability to critically analyse strategic and operational processes and examine the evidential base underpinning health policy development.
One course from:
And choose from:
You need to complete 120 points from courses in this programme, in addition to your thesis.
MELS999 MMLS Thesis (120 points)
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