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http://www.victoria.ac.nz/sbs/study/postgraduate-study/biomed-science#masters
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Versions

v1: Initial draft
v1.1: 2017 changes
v1.2 Bringing by thesis (120 point) into same page
2.0: Combine all PG Biomed quals on some page and 2017 style changes

Qualifications covered

Bachelor of Biomedical Science with Honours
Postgraduate Diploma in Biomedical Science
Master of Biomedical Science by coursework and thesis
Master of Biomedical Science by thesis

Relationship between qualifications

Enrolments are accepted in to any of the qualifications.
Staircasing allows movement in both directions

Questions

At-a-glance

Name: Bachelor of Biomedical Science with Honours

Abbreviation: BBmedSc(Hons)

Duration: 2 trimesters

Duration details: 2 trimesters of full-time study or normally 4 if studied part-time

Schedule: Lectures and self-directed research

Intensity: Full time or part time

Type: Coursework and research

Location: On-campus (Kelburn, Wellington)

Complete: 120 points (5-6 courses)

Entry: Bachelor of Biomedical Science with a B+ average

Start: Trimester 1 or 2

Apply by: Standard trimester dates

Costs: From database for international only at this stage

Impact of previous university study in same subject: Requires

Entry requirements

A Bachelor's degree

To have completed 200- and 300-level courses worth at least 180 points from those listed for the BBmedSc

To have met the requirements for at least one major of the BBmedSc

To be accepted by the head of school as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study

Important information

If you want to enrol in this programme but don't meet some the entry requirements you should contact the Biomedical Science Postgraduate Course Coordinators to discuss your options.
The academic Calendar is the authoritative source of programme and course information.

Programme requirements

Complete 120 points

Include three courses:

BMSC 489
Two courses from:
- BMSC 403-406
- CLNR 413
- CLNR 414

Include further courses worth 60 points from:

BIOL 430
BIOL 431
BIOL 432
BMSC 401-499
CLNR 410
CLNR 413
CLNR 414

Important information

You may, with approval from the head of school, replace one or two courses from BMSC 403-406 with other 400-level science courses. Courses in chemistry or microbiology are particularly suitable.

At-a-glance

Name: Postgraduate Diploma in Biomedical Science

Abbreviation: PGDipBmedSc

Duration: 2 trimesters

Duration details: 2 trimesters of full-time study or normally 4 if studied part-time

Schedule: Lectures

Intensity: Full time or part time

Type: Coursework

Location: On-campus (Kelburn, Wellington)

Complete: 120 points (5-7 courses)

Entry: Bachelor of Biomedical Science

Start: Trimester 1 or 2

Apply by: Standard trimester dates

Costs: From database for international only at this stage

Impact of previous university study in same subject: Requires

Entry requirements

A Bachelor of Biomedical Science

To have met the requirements for at least one major of the BBmedSc

To be accepted by the head of school as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study

Important information

If you want to enrol in this programme but don't meet some the entry requirements you should contact the Biomedical Science postgraduate coordinators to discuss your options.
The academic Calendar is the authoritative source of programme and course information.

Programme requirements

Complete 120 points

Include two courses from:

BMSC 403-406
CLNR 413
CLNR 414

Include further courses worth 90 points from:

BIOL 430
BIOL 431
BIOL 432
BMSC 401-489
BMSC 580
CLNR 410
CLNR 413
CLNR 414

At-a-glance

Name: Master of Biomedical Science by coursework and thesis

Abbreviation: MBmedSc

Duration: 5 trimesters

Duration details: 5 trimesters of full-time study or normally 8 if studied part-time

Schedule: Lectures and self-directed research

Intensity: Full time or part time

Type: Coursework and research

Location: On-campus (Kelburn, Wellington)

Complete: 240 points (6 courses)

Entry: Bachelor of Biomedical Science

Start: Trimester 1

Apply by: Standard trimester dates

Costs: From database for international only at this stage

Impact of previous university study in same subject: Requires

Entry requirements

A Bachelor's degree

To have completed 200- and 300-level courses worth at least 180 points from those listed for the BBmedSc

To have met the requirements for at least one major of the BBmedSc

To be accepted by the head of the school as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study

Important information

If you want to enrol in this programme but don't meet some the entry requirements you should contact the programme coordinator to discuss your options.
The academic Calendar is the authoritative source of programme and course information.

Programme requirements

For this programme you’ll need to:

Pass courses worth 240 points

Include courses worth 120 points in Part 1:

Courses worth 30 points from:
- BMSC 401-406
- CLNR 413
- CLNR 414
Further courses worth 60 points from:
- BIOL 430-432
- BMSC 401-499
- CLNR 410
- CLNR 413
- CLNR 414
BMSC 580

Include the 120 point thesis course BMSC 591 in Part 2

Important information

You may, with approval from the head of school, replace one or two courses from BMSC 401-406 with other 400-level science courses. Courses in chemistry or microbiology are particularly suitable.
You will require permission from the head of school to start Part 2.

At-a-glance

Name: Master of Biomedical Science by thesis

Abbreviation: MBmedSc

Duration: 3 trimesters

Duration details: 3 trimesters of full-time study or normally 5 if studied part-time

Schedule: Self-directed research

Intensity: Full time or part time

Type: Research

Location: On-campus (Kelburn, Wellington)

Complete: 120 points (1 course)

Entry: Bachelor of Biomedical Science with Honours

Start: Trimester 1

Apply by: Standard trimester dates

Costs: From database for international only at this stage

Impact of previous university study in same subject: Requires

Entry requirements

A Bachelor of Biomedical Science with Honours or a relevant graduate or postgraduate diploma with a B+ average

To have met the requirements for at least one major of the BBmedSc

To be accepted by the head of school as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study

Important information

If you want to enrol in this programme but don't meet some the entry requirements you should contact the programme coordinator to discuss your options.
The academic Calendar is the authoritative source of programme and course information.

Programme requirements

Complete the 120 point thesis course BMSC 591

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