Using Specialised Literature (Micro-credential)
This programme can be taken from anywhere in New Zealand with our distance delivery which participants say is more personal than much in-person delivery.
Credits
20
Level
6
Who for
This programme is primarily for people who already work in a laboratory who would like to develop their skills to find and use materials such as journal articles.
Fees

There are three fee statuses.  Click here for details.FeeTypes

NZ domestic: Currently no fees due to generous support through the Tertiary Education Commission.  Without that support, the fee would be over $1200.

International: $2200

Global: Click here for details.

Indicative content

different types of scientific literature

types of journal articles

anatomy of original research articles

how journal articles get published

using general literature where appropriate

searching the specialised literature

Learning outcome(s)

People successfully completing this programmes will be able to...

...locate and analyse specialised scientific literature relevant to questions.

...make reasonable judgements about the reliability of scientific information from various sources.

Assessment types

For an explanation about the nature of the following assessments please click here.

Written assignment

Verbal follow-up

Entry requirements

  • either a science (or related) tertiary qualification, or the recommendation of the applicant’s laboratory employer, and

  • demonstration of understanding of the micro-credential and general suitability for the study through Real World Education's pre-entry process.

Intakes

Programme can be completed far less than the allowed time if a full-time effort is put in. The time allowed allows a slower pace for those who prefer.


Code for intake: 6002-5C        Start: 27-Jan-2025      End:16-Jun-2025
Code for intake: 6002-5D        Start: 17-Feb-2025      End:07-Jul-2025
Code for intake: 6002-5J        Start: 12-May-2025      End:29-Sep-2025
Code for intake: 6002-5L        Start: 16-Jun-2025      End:03-Nov-2025
Code for intake: 6002-5N        Start: 21-Jul-2025      End:08-Dec-2025
Code for intake: 6002-5Q        Start: 18-Aug-2025      End:05-Jan-2026
Code for intake: 6002-5S        Start: 15-Sep-2025      End:02-Feb-2026
Code for intake: 6002-5U        Start: 13-Oct-2025      End:02-Mar-2026
Code for intake: 6002-5X        Start: 24-Nov-2025      End:13-Apr-2026
 

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