Interested in emerging areas of medical and health science and how they can improve human and animal health? 

Study the Biomedical Science major in the Bachelor of Science at Auckland University of Technology.

Biomedical science and biotechnology have revolutionized research over the past decade, stimulating growth in industries like agriculture, pharmaceuticals, veterinary science and medical research. 

Biomedical science is the most rapidly developing area in biological sciences, and demand for biomedical graduates is expected to grow.

You gain an understanding of fundamental physiology and biomedical research, working with the latest laboratory techniques and equipment. 

AUT has specialist biomedical labs with analytical equipment not available at any other New Zealand university.

Key features

• Biomedical science is a rapidly developing area
• Can open up numerous career opportunities
• Access to AUT’s specialist biomedical labs
• Flexibility: tailor your degree with a second major, minor or electives of your choice
• Complete an industry-related project (Capstone Project) in your final year

• Certified copy of your birth certificate or passport
• Certified copy of marriage certificate (If required)
• Official academic transcripts
• English Language Proficiency (If Available)
• CV/Work experience (If required)
• A copy of the document(s) in the original language/and official English translation

All applicants need to meet AUT’s minimum entry requirements qualification equivalent to New Zealand year 13 or University Entrance.

High school qualifications from different countries:

India: 

• 12 years of schooling with an overall average of 75% in four academic subjects, including a min 60% in English from the All-India Senior Certificate (AISSC).
• All other Higher Secondary State Board Examinations require an overall average of 80% in four academic subjects with a min 65% in English.

China:

• Senior High School graduation plus one year of successful study at bachelor's level; or
• Senior High School graduation plus completion of a two-year diploma, with good grades, at a recognized university.
• A Tier 1 score in the National University Entrance Examination (Gaokao) at a recognized institution

Don’t meet the entry requirements?

Consider starting with:

• Certificate in Applied Science
• Certificate in Science and Technology

Foundation programmes

If you don’t have the academic qualifications needed for direct entry into an AUT programme, you can enroll in a foundation programme.

If you successfully complete the foundation programme and get the required grades, you are guaranteed entry into an appropriate AUT programme.