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Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Bachelor's Degree

Duration

4 years

Next start date

Expected Feb 2027

Campus

City Campus

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Summary

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.

As specialised health professionals, medical laboratory scientists provide information about a patient’s state of health that is vital to the diagnosis of disease and monitoring of its treatment.

Through the Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science you develop skills in accurate observation and the collection, recording and interpretation of test results. Once you have completed this degree and fulfilled requirements of the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand, you can register and practise as a medical laboratory scientist.

Entry criteria

Minimum entry requirements If you have New Zealand qualifications
  • University Entrance or equivalent including:
    • 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
Indicative rank score

This degree is in high demand. The indicative rank scores below are a guide – they don't guarantee entry. Calculate your rank score

  • NCEA: 210
  • CAIE: 280
  • IB: 29
If you have qualifications from another country

International student entry requirements

Useful New Zealand school subjects

Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics

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

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