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Overview

Provides in-depth coverage of histopathology including the theory and practice of the routine procedures of tissue fixation and processing, microtomy and staining, as well as the more sophisticated techniques of histochemistry and autoradiography.

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Paper title Histopathology
Subject Medical Laboratory Science
EFTS 0.5
Points 60 points
Teaching period(s) Semester 1 (9 February 2026 - 17 June 2026) (Distance learning)
Semester 2 (29 June 2026 - 7 November 2026) (Distance learning)
Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely
Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $5,079.50
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Restriction
MELX 407
Limited to
BMLSc
Eligibility

Available to students who have passed all second- and third-year Medical Laboratory Science papers.

Contact

admin.mlsc@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Paper Convenor: Dr Tania Slatter
Supervisor: Clinical diagnostic laboratory staff

Teaching Arrangements

This Distance Learning paper is taught remotely.

This paper is a 15-week, distance-taught placement working in a clinical diagnostic laboratory within New Zealand.

Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper.
Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper will gain competency in the technical principles, operation and maintenance of instrumentation, identification of sources of error, and the understanding and interpretation of patient results.

Overview

Provides in-depth coverage of histopathology including the theory and practice of the routine procedures of tissue fixation and processing, microtomy and staining, as well as the more sophisticated techniques of histochemistry and autoradiography.

About this paper

Paper title Histopathology
Subject Medical Laboratory Science
EFTS 0.5
Points 60 points
Teaching period(s) Semester 1 (Distance learning)
Semester 2 (Distance learning)
Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely
Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely
Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Restriction
MELX 407
Limited to
BMLSc
Eligibility

Available to students who have passed all second- and third-year Medical Laboratory Science papers.

Contact
  • admin.mlsc@otago.ac.nz
  • placements.mls@otago.ac.nz
  • Teaching staff

    Paper Convener: Dr Tania Slatter
    Supervisor: Clinical diagnostic laboratory staff

    Teaching Arrangements

    This Distance Learning paper is taught remotely.

    This paper is a 15-week, distance-taught placement working in a clinical diagnostic laboratory within New Zealand.

    Textbooks
    Textbooks are not required for this paper.
    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes
    Students who successfully complete the paper will gain competency in the technical principles, operation and maintenance of instrumentation, identification of sources of error, and the understanding and interpretation of patient results.
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