Study Medical Laboratory Science at the University of Otago
University of Otago · Dunedin · New Zealand
Medical laboratory science at New Zealand's oldest university in the student city of Dunedin.
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Programmes
Medical Laboratory Science
Tuition fees
approx. 23,300 to 25,400 € per year
Duration
4 years
Language of instruction
English
Admission process
Application with school-leaving certificate and English test; entry into the professional years after a first year of health sciences
Intake
February
Recognition
New Zealand bachelor's degree, accredited for professional registration
Living costs
approx. 950 to 1,250 € per month
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Medical laboratory science at Otago
The University of Otago in Dunedin is New Zealand's oldest university and home to its leading medical school. Its BMLSc is one of the country's best-known laboratory science degrees.
- Type: Public research university
- Programmes: Medical Laboratory Science
- Language of instruction: English
- Start of studies: February
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- Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (BMLSc): 4 years, the first as health sciences first year. Curriculum and details
Study conditions and campus life abroad
The degree takes four years. After the health sciences first year you move into laboratory disciplines and finish with a clinical laboratory placement.
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Tuition fees and living costs to study medicine abroad
International students pay approx. 23,300 to 25,400 € per year. Dunedin is one of New Zealand's most affordable student cities.
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The city as a place to study medicine
Dunedin is a classic student city on New Zealand's South Island, with Scottish heritage, wildlife on the Otago Peninsula and low rents.
- City: Dunedin
- Country: New Zealand
- Living costs: approx. 950 to 1,250 € per month
About the author
Marcel Kloos
Federally recognised dentist, founder and owner of Medschool Experts
Marcel Kloos founded the company while still studying abroad himself; since then more than 500 study places have been arranged. Originally from Stuttgart, he studied dentistry in Sofia from 2015 to 2021 and is a federally recognised dentist.
He now lives in Bern and runs the company full-time as its owner. He visits the partner universities in person on a regular basis.
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FAQ: studying medicine abroad at this university
What does it cost to study at Otago?
International students pay approx. 23,300 to 25,400 € per year.
How does admission to medical laboratory science work?
You complete a first year of health sciences and then progress into the professional years.
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