Overview

A defining feature of this degree is its interdisciplinary nature with students able to select papers from multiple contributing Departments.

The Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences from University of Otago is a springboard for advanced study and a diverse range of careers including research, health services, and professional programmes.

Structure of the Degree

Every programme of study for the degree shall satisfy the requirements for at least one of the major subjects listed above.

Candidates will not normally be permitted to enrol for any papers of a year until all papers of the preceding year have been passed.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Drugs and Human Health

Functional Human Biology

Infection and Immunity

Molecular Basis of Health and Disease

Nutrition and Metabolism in Human Health

Reproduction, Genetics and Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-10 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dunedin, New Zealand

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering Biomedical Science Bioinformatics & Biostatistics

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

International Baccalaureate: IB Diploma with a minimum 24 points.
Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) GCE Advanced Levels: minimum Numerical Score of 8.
Satisfactory completion of one year's study at a recognised tertiary institution. A recognised institution is generally a college or university that is listed in the World Higher Education Database.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

43785 NZD / year

≈ 43785 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9584 NZD / year

≈ 9584 NZD / year

Living costs

Dunedin

New Zealand

1000 - 2300 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Biomedical Sciences.

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Structure of the Degree

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Dunedin

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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