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: Part time and full time

Type: Coursework and research

Location: On-campus (Kelburn, Wellington)

Complete: 240 points (approximately 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

To be accepted into this programme you'll need:

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

Acceptance by the relevant 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 Biomedical Science Postgraduate Course Coordinators 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:

Complete 240 points

Complete courses worth 120 points in Part 1:

• Two courses from BMSC 403-406
• Further courses worth 60 points from:
  • BMSC 401-449
  • CLNR 410
• BMSC 580

Complete BMSC 591 in Part 2

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.
• You will require permission from the relevant Head of School to start Part 2.