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

All 2025 intakes for this programme are full.  If you have an urgent need to take this programme, please apply with the intake code 6002-ASAP.  If you are accepted, we will put you on a waiting list to replace someone who withdraws.

The programme can be completed much more quickly if done full time.

Intake 6002-6C Starts 02 Feb 2026 and has a recommended completion before 21 Jun 2026
Intake 6002-6E Starts 02 Mar 2026 and has a recommended completion before 19 Jul 2026
Intake 6002-6H Starts 13 Apr 2026 and has a recommended completion before 30 Aug 2026
Intake 6002-6J Starts 04 May 2026 and has a recommended completion before 20 Sep 2026
Intake 6002-6L Starts 08 Jun 2026 and has a recommended completion before 25 Oct 2026
Intake 6002-6N Starts 06 Jul 2026 and has a recommended completion before 22 Nov 2026
Intake 6002-6P Starts 03 Aug 2026 and has a recommended completion before 20 Dec 2026
Intake 6002-6R Starts 07 Sep 2026 and has a recommended completion before 24 Jan 2027
Intake 6002-6T Starts 05 Oct 2026 and has a recommended completion before 21 Feb 2027
Intake 6002-6V Starts 02 Nov 2026 and has a recommended completion before 21 Mar 2027
Intake 6002-6X Starts 07 Dec 2026 and has a recommended completion before 25 Apr 2027
 

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