Duration
4 years
Intakes

Feb

Credits
480
International fees
approx $44,892 (for 120 points)
Course description

By pursuing a Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science, you will acquire skills in precise observation, as well as in the collection, documentation, and interpretation of test results. Upon completing this degree and meeting the requirements set by the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand, you will be eligible to register and practice as a medical laboratory scientist. As specialized health professionals, medical laboratory scientists offer crucial information regarding a patient’s health status, which is essential for diagnosing diseases and monitoring their treatment.

Occupational Registration

Certain occupations require registration by law in New Zealand and certain programmes lead to registration. For this programme, the registration pathway or body is: Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand.

Career Prospects

Career oppurtunities include working in the roles such as:

Diagnostic reagent manufacture
Laboratory management
Marketing of medical equipment and reagents

Entry requirements

Minimum Entry requirements

Th-ere are specific secondary and tertiary academic prerequisites that depend on the country where the initial education was completed.

English language requirements

-IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent.

Immigration benefits

This course may qualify for the following visa rights:
In-study work rights
Partner visitor rights
Partner work rights
Post-study work rights

This course qualifies for 3 points if applying for residency under the Skilled Migrant Category.