QMLT Application & Prerequisites

QMLT 2025 Examination Applications are now OPEN. Applications close on 15 April 2025.

No late applications/payments will be accepted.

PLEASE NOTE WE PROCESS APPLICATIONS AS QUICKLY AS WE CAN.

We will respond to your application as soon as it is processed.

APPLICATION FORM AND PREREQUISITES

Examination date Saturday 4 OCTOBER 2025

The NZIMLS offers the Qualified Medical Laboratory Technician Certificate (QMLT) examinations annually in the following medical laboratory science discipline/subject areas:

• Anatomical Pathology
• Biochemistry
• Component Processing (previously Blood Products)
• Donor Technician
• General Technician
• Haematology
• Immunology
• Microbiology
• Molecular Diagnostics
• Mortuary
• Phlebotomy
• Specimen Services
• Transfusion Science

Important note:
The common curriculum and discipline curriculum are assessed by one examination, which contains two components. Candidates must gain a minimum of a 'C' grade (50%) in the common component, and a minimum of a 'C' grade (50%) in the discipline specific component of the written examination.

NB: Not all of the MLS subjects listed above may be offered in each year. Please check with the NZIMLS Executive Office.

Once you have completed the required number of hours to complete your qualification, please download the form, Completion of Hours Form complete and return to the NZIMLS at admin@nzimls.org.nz

All completed forms are to be emailed to admin@nzimls.org.nz

Practical Assessments for each discipline are available here.

NB: Once you have completed your Practical Assessment, please scan the entire document and email to admin@nzimls.org.nz

Curricula for each discipline are available here. (Note: all curricula are in current use.)

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