Overview
A full-time placement undertaken in an approved medical immunology laboratory over a period of one semester.
About this paper
| Paper title | Clinical Immunology |
|---|---|
| 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 409
- Limited to
- BMLSc
- Eligibility
Available to students who have passed all second- and third-year Medical Laboratory Science papers.
- Contact
- Teaching staff
Paper Convenor: Dr Warren McBurney
Supervisor: Clinical diagnostic laboratory staff- Paper Structure
- Key Modules:
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Diagnosis of hepatitis virus infections
- Principles and application of flow cytometry
- Food allergens
- 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 and Australia.
- 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:
- Demonstrate in-depth learning of selected current and emerging topics in immunology
- Be able to carry out in-depth literature searches on the topics, collate and critically evaluate the information, and produce a cohesive written report
- Demonstrate a professional attitude in their clinical placement and the ability to work as a team member
- Extend their knowledge base in diagnostic immunology techniques
- Be able to follow laboratory protocols set out by their host laboratory
- Develop an understanding of quality-control issues in the workplace
- Assessment details
3 assignments (6% each – 18% in total)
Research project (12%)
Oral presentation (5%)
Log book (15%)
Final exam (50%)
Overview
A full-time placement undertaken in an approved medical immunology laboratory over a period of one semester.
About this paper
| Paper title | Clinical Immunology |
|---|---|
| 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 409
- Limited to
- BMLSc
- Eligibility
Available to students who have passed all second- and third-year Medical Laboratory Science papers.
- Contact
- Teaching staff
Paper Convener: Dr Warren McBurney
Supervisor: Clinical diagnostic laboratory staff- Paper Structure
Key Modules:
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Principles and application of flow cytometry
- Food allergens
- 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 and Australia.
- 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:
- Demonstrate in-depth learning of selected current and emerging topics in immunology
- Be able to carry out in-depth literature searches on the topics, collate and critically evaluate the information and produce a cohesive written report
- Demonstrate a professional attitude in their clinical placement and the ability to work as a team member
- Extend their knowledge base in diagnostic immunology techniques
- Be able to follow laboratory protocols set out by their host laboratory
- Develop an understanding of quality-control issues in the workplace
- Assessment details
3 assignments (6% each - 18% in total)
Research project (12%)
Oral presentation (5%)
Log book (15%)
Final exam (50%)