Medical laboratory scientists are specialised health professionals who provide vital information about a patient's state of health. Their input is vital in the diagnosis of disease and in monitoring its treatment.
You will gain skills in accurate observation, and in the collection and recording of test results. After you have completed the degree and fulfilled certain conditions stipulated by the Medical Laboratory Scientists Board, you will be able to register and practise as a medical laboratory scientist. Your degree is also recognised in Australia.
| Programme Code: |
AK3432 |
| Level: |
7 |
| Points: |
480 |
| Qualification: |
Degree |
| Duration: |
Four Yours Full Time / Equivalent Part Time |
| Starting Date: |
3 March 08 |
| Closing Date: |
16 November 07 |
| Venue: |
City Campus |
AUT encourages early application. Late applications will be accepted if programme is not full.
Specialisations:
Clinical Chemistry
Haematology
Histology
Immunology
Medical Cytology
Medical Microbiology
Transfusion Science
The Key Skills You Will Acquire
Accurate observation
Collection and recoding of results of tests
Interpretation of test results
Career Opportunities
This degree prepares you for a career in a diagnostic laboratory or a medically related occupation. Registered medical laboratory scientists work in public hospitals and private laboratories.
Their work includes:
- Laboratory management
- Diagnostic reagent manufacture
- Vaccine production
- Marketing of medical equipment and reagents.
Further Studies
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Science (Research)
- Master of Applied Science
- Master of Philosophy
- Doctor of Philosophy
Core Papers
Year One
145611 Scientific Communication 5
715184 Statistical Models 5
775111 Microbiology 5
775212 Organic Chemistry I
775214 General Chemistry
775511 Histological Techniques
775613 Human Anatomy and Physiology IA
775614 Human Anatomy and Physiology IB
Year Two
775102 Biological Chemistry
776115 Genetics
776511 Clinical Chemistry I
776513 Haematology I
776515 Medical Microbiology I
776520 Immunology and Virology
776521 Transfusion Science I
777120 Molecular Genetics
Year Three
776518 Pathology I
776519 Pathology II
777003 Research Project
First Specialisation II
First Specialisation III
Second Specialisation II
Second Specialisation III
Note: Some specialisations have limited places or are not offered every year, so students cannot necessarily be guaranteed their preferred choice.
Year Four
Clinical Placement (Medical Laboratory Science Clinical Training papers)
Please note that clinical placement may be anywhere in New Zealand or Australia and AUT cannot guarantee an Auckland placement. All year four final examinations are held at the end of the year.
Paper Prescriptors
The Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science paper prescriptors
Entry Requirements
School Leavers:
As well as meeting University Undergraduate Degree Admission, applicants must also meet programme entry under either NCEA, Cambridge International Exams or other secondary school qualifications
Programme Entry
NCEA:
14 Level 3 Credits in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics with Statistics
Cambridge International Exams:
Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics with Statistics
School leavers without all the correct Entry Requirements can apply to take subjects from the Certificate in Applied Science programme.
AUT Student:
Certificate in Applied Science with correct prerequisites
Students over the age of 20:
Applicants who are 20 years and over will need to provide evidence of their ability to undertake this degree with a reasonable likelihood of success
Other Programme Requirements:
- Applicants for whom English is a second language are required to have an overall 6.0 IELTS Score (Minimum 5.5 in every band) (Academic Module) or equivalent gained in the last 2 years
Please telephone Debra Spinetto +64 9 921 9735 or email debra.spinetto@aut.ac.nz to find out about availability of places after the Application Closing Date.
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