Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science (PGDipMLSc)
Dunedin, New Zealand
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Introduction
Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science (PGDipMLSc)
The Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science (PGDipMLSc) is open to well-qualified BMLSc graduates, and other medical laboratory scientists who can demonstrate an interest and aptitude for research. The Diploma is designed to prepare candidates for full-time research and thesis preparation for a Master of Medical Laboratory Science (MMLSc) degree, and thus includes a mix of course work and basic research. Both the Diploma and the Masters degree may be taken part- or full-time. There are special requirements to be met, and candidates are advised to consult with their potential supervisor, and with the BMLSc Course Director as early as possible.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science (PGDipMLSc)
Papers
- Advanced Medical Laboratory Practice
- Research Project (45 points)
Either
- Health Sciences Research Methods
or
- both Principles of Epidemiology and Applied Biostatistics 1 - Fundamentals
Program Outcome
Level of Award of the Diploma
The diploma may be awarded with distinction or with credit.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
The University of Otago BMLSc is an internationally-recognised qualification, enabling you to work around the world in:
- hospital and community diagnostic laboratories
- health research groups in universities, Crown Institutes, and the private sector
- companies supplying scientific instrumentation (research and development, sales, technical support)
- biotechnology companies
- Forensic science
- diagnostic and clinical education
- laboratory management
- veterinary pathology laboratories
- hospital mortuaries.
Career diversity is something we value. In addition to working in hospital and community diagnostic laboratories, medical laboratory science graduates often pursue other roles in medical science in the public and private sectors.
Program delivery
Application details
Applicants must apply online. They should also attach all the necessary supporting documents which includes scanned copies of their official high school or foundation transcripts (awards gained, marks, grades); scanned copies of the relevant official transcripts of previous university study; and provide proof of their identity this is usually achieved by providing a certified copy of the personal details page of their passport or a birth certificate (in English). Applicants may also be required to submit an Educational Credential Evaluators report (ECE). As soon as applicants have completed their online application, their proof of identity document must be posted to International Office, University of Otago, PO Box 56, Dunedin 9054, New Zealand. International student applications for semester 1/summer school study close: Oct-31; Semester 2 study close: Apr-30.