Overview

The Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science from University of Otago includes a comprehensive grounding in health sciences and specialised training in the various laboratory testing disciplines, such as microbiology, biochemistry, and haematology. Most candidates enter the degree programme through the University of Otago Health Sciences First Year course.

Graduates can expect to gain early recognition and registration as medical laboratory scientists in New Zealand, and can also work in most other countries. Medical laboratory scientists play a major part in helping to diagnose and treat diseases.

There is an increasing shortage of medical laboratory scientists worldwide. There are also many opportunities for postgraduate study, either in medical laboratory science, or in one of the related health sciences such as forensic pathology, or molecular pathology.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Diagnostic Pathology

Infection and Immunity

Biochemistry

Human Biology: Cells to Systems

Physiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-07-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-04-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-02-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-10 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Medicine Health Sciences Biochemistry View 5 other Bachelors in Biochemistry in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

International Baccalaureate: IB Diploma with a minimum 24 points.
Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) GCE Advanced Levels: minimum Numerical Score of 8.
Satisfactory completion of one year's study at a recognised tertiary institution. A recognised institution is generally a college or university that is listed in the World Higher Education Database.

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

37723 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 37723 NZD per year during 36 months.
National

8796 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8796 NZD per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Dunedin

1000 - 2300 NZD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Medical Laboratory Science.

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Overview

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

Tuition Fee

International

National

Living costs for Dunedin

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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