Overview

The Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences with Honours (BBiomedSc(Hons)) at University of Otago, Christchurch is an excellent stepping stone to PhD study and towards a career in health research in a range of areas including: genetics, biochemistry, cancer biology, infectious diseases, molecular biology, and pharmacogenomics.

Practical training towards a career in health research

Hands on training in scientific methods is the focus of the biomedical sciences honours programme. Graduates will develop the skills and attitudes required to progress to PhD study or on to other careers.

Each student completes a supervised research project in a laboratory of their choice. The research dissertation is the major component of the BBiomedSc(Hons) assessment.

The programme offers an intensive research training experience consisting of six weeks of tutorial sessions led by expert researchers, integrated with practical sessions based in the Department of Pathology and Biomedical Science's laboratories.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

genome sequencing and genotyping
bioinformatics
gene expression
protein biochemistry
electrophoresis and blotting
mass spectrometry
cell culture
genetic manipulation
flow cytometry and microscopy
experimental design and data analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 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

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dunedin, New Zealand

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Biology Medicine View 20 other Bachelors in Medicine in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

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

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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

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40088 NZD / year

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5703 NZD / year

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Living costs

Dunedin

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1000 - 2300 NZD / month

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Practical training towards a career in health research

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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