Overview

Key Features

Medical Laboratory Science from Auckland University of Technology teaches you to provide information about a patient’s state of health that is vital to the diagnosis of disease and monitoring of its treatment.

Careers

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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Knowledge, Enquiry and Communication

Biological Chemistry

Microbiology

Principles of Chemistry

Histology and Cytology

Human Anatomy and Physiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-05 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-04-21 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-03-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-02 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-12-03 00:00:00 , International

More details

International Students: apply at least three months before the start of the programme to allow for visa processing and travel to New Zealand

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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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

IELTS

6.5

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

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

Cambridge International Examinations, International Baccalaureate (IB)

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

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

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

43146 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 43146 NZD per year during 48 months.
National

9045 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9045 NZD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Auckland

1400 - 2200 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

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