Dunedin,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Medical Laboratory Science in Dunedin New Zealand | University of Otago
University of Otago
|
Dunedin New Zealand
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
47,556
(c. USD27,564.74)
Attendance
Full-time
The Master of Medical Laboratory Science (MMLSc) program and its prerequisite Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science (PGDipMLSc) enable graduates holding a Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (BMLSc) to engage in dedicated research pathways, potentially progressing toward doctoral studies.
These advanced programs also offer experienced medical laboratory professionals, regardless of their prior academic background, the opportunity to pursue research-focused credentials that could facilitate transitions into academic and research-oriented roles.
Prospective students should be aware that these programs emphasize cultivating independent research capabilities.
It's important to note that these postgraduate qualifications are not intended to serve as refresher courses for current medical laboratory practitioners.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
For postgraduate applicants you are required to provide scanned copies of your official tertiary education transcripts. High school results are not necessary.
Entrance requirements for postgraduate study vary by programme with most requiring a minimum bachelor-level qualification in the same field, and some having additional requirements such as relevant work experience and/or professional registration in New Zealand.
A postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma can usually be taken at any time after the completion of your bachelor's degree.
If you hold an honours degree or postgraduate diploma you may be able to eligible for master's study by thesis only. In some cases, if you hold a bachelor's degree you may apply for a coursework master's degree or for master's study by coursework and thesis.
To study a PhD you usually require the completion of a master's degree, or a first-class or upper second-class honours degree in the same area of study, or a related discipline, as your intended area of research.
IELTS (Academic) - Overall score of 6.5, no individual band below 6.0.
TOEFL iBT - Overall score of 90 and a writing score of 21.
Entrance requirements for postgraduate study vary by programme with most requiring a minimum bachelor-level qualification in the same field, and some having additional requirements such as relevant work experience and/or professional registration in New Zealand.
A postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma can usually be taken at any time after the completion of your bachelor's degree.
If you hold an honours degree or postgraduate diploma you may be able to eligible for master's study by thesis only. In some cases, if you hold a bachelor's degree you may apply for a coursework master's degree or for master's study by coursework and thesis.
To study a PhD you usually require the completion of a master's degree, or a first-class or upper second-class honours degree in the same area of study, or a related discipline, as your intended area of research.
IELTS (Academic) - Overall score of 6.5, no individual band below 6.0.
TOEFL iBT - Overall score of 90 and a writing score of 21.
Tuition
NZD
47,556