Course details

Summary

Ideal for high-achieving graduates from science qualifications and some clinical programmes (eg MBChB). Examine processes underpinning human disease processes, and design and conduct medical science research addressing key health issues.

Programme overview

Postgraduate research options reflect our strengths in cancer biology and therapeutics; cardiovascular biology; cellular and molecular biomedicine; genetics and development; microbiology and immunology; neurobiology; nutrition; and reproduction, growth and metabolism.

Courses and research projects are offered at both the Grafton (Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences) and City (Faculty of Science) campuses.

Programme structure

120 points

Two core courses: Design and analysis in biomedical research and Project design (30 points)

Choose from a selection of advanced level courses listed in the Master of Biomedical Science Schedule (90 points)

Must be completed within one year if enrolled full-time and four years if part time.

Where could this programme take you?

Graduates will find there are a variety of opportunities in universities, research institutes and pharmaceutical/biotechnology industries. Private sector employment in the latter fields is particularly strong in the United States and Europe. Significant growth in this area is anticipated in New Zealand.

Further study options

• Master of Biomedical Science

Entry criteria

You must have completed an undergraduate degree in biomedical sciences at a recognised university (or similar institution).

English language requirements:
IELTS 6.5; TOEFL (iBT) 90; TOEFL (paper-based) 575; CAE or CPE 176; PTE 58; MELAB 85.