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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Science (BSc) specialising in Biomedical Science

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Science (BSc) specialising in Biomedical Science

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $46,107 NZD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    3 years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    65 out of 100

Highlights
Capstone Project

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 08-December-2022 2022-12-08
Fall-February 08-December-2023 2023-12-08

Overview

Bachelor of Science (BSc) specialising in Biomedical Science

What can you study in Biomedical Science at the University of Auckland?

You can study Biomedical Science as a specialization in the Bachelor of Science (BSc).

If you’re a very able student with a passion for understanding the scientific basis of health and disease in humans and animals, then Biomedical Science could be the specialization for you.

The specialization is highly prescriptive and is one of only two ways in which you can be selected for Medicine (MBChB) at the end of your first year. 

As you progress through your second and third years, you can opt to keep your specialization general or you can choose one of the following pathways to focus your studies:

  • Anatomical Imaging Science
  • Cancer Biology and Therapeutics
  • Cardiovascular Biology
  • Cellular and Molecular Biomedicine
  • Genetics
  • Infection and Immunity
  • Neuroscience
  • Nutrition and Metabolism
  • Reproduction and Development

Biomedical Science is jointly taught by the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences.  

Bachelor of Science (BSc) specializing in Biomedical Science

Your BSc program will consist of a number of courses worth 15 points each, totaling 360 points. 

You must complete a capstone course in your final year of study. 

The capstone course is a student-led project where you integrate and apply your learning to a real-world problem in your chosen major or specialization.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$55,053

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $9,804
Accommodation 1 bed room $8,946
Tuition 1 person $46,107

Hourly wage

Min wage

21.20 NZD / 1 hour

in New Zealand every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Birth Certificate or Passport or Citizenship Certificate
  • Official academic transcript
  • Official program completion certificate
  • Mark sheets
  • Relevant course outlines
  • Official translations of documents in a language other than English and the original language version
  • English language proficiency

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6
5.5
listening
5.5
writing
5.5
speaking
5.5
reading

TOEFL

80
-
listening
21
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

PTE

50
42
listening
42
writing
42
speaking
42
reading

Cambridge

169
162
listening
162
writing
162
speaking
162
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

English Language Academy (ELA) pathway programs

You can meet undergraduate English-language requirements by successfully completing the following:

  • The Foundation Certificate in English for Academic Purposes (FCertEAP), or
  • The English Pathway for Undergraduate Studies (EPUS).

The ELA grades shown below are deemed to be equivalent to the following IELTS bands for admissions purposes.

  • IELTS 7.0: A- in FCertEAP or EPUS
  • IELTS 6.5: B- in FCertEAP or EPUS
  • IELTS 6.0: C- in FCertEAP or EPUS

 

1_ To be eligible for FCertEAP, students must: (Course length: 20 weeks)

  • Hold a conditional offer of place from a New Zealand tertiary institution that recognizes FCertEAP.
  • Meet the English Language entry requirements for FCertEAP through one of the below test results (see table). IELTS Indicator can also be accepted during 2022 until further notice.

Minimum Entry Requirements:

 IELTS PTE-ATOEFL iBT
Undergraduate

Overall

Writing

Other bands

5.0

5.0

4.5

36

36

29

60

18

12

2_ To be eligible for EPUS, students must: (Course length: 10 weeks)

  • Hold a conditional offer of place from a New Zealand tertiary institution that recognizes EPUS
  • Meet the IELTS score requirements below based on the score needed for your undergraduate program. IELTS Indicator can also be accepted during 2022 until further notice.

Academic IELTS Score Required 

For Undergraduate Programmes 

7.0 with no band less 

than 6.5

6.5 with no band less 

than 6.0

6.0 with no band less 

than 5.5

EPUS IELTS Score Requirements

Overall

Writing

Other bands

6.5

6.5

6.0

6.0

6.0

5.5

5.5

5.5

5.0

PTE Academic Score Requirements

Overall

Writing

Other bands

58

58

50

50

50

42

42

42

36

TOEFL iBT Score Requirements

Overall

Writing

Other bands

90

24

18

80

21

16

70

21

14


Academic background and requirement

Secondary school qualifications

India: You need to have one of the following:

  • AISSC, ISC, and Karnataka, Maharashtra, and West Bengal State Board Examinations: If you are applying for Biomedical Science you will need a score of 85
  • All other Higher Secondary State Board Examinations: If you are applying for Biomedical Science you will need a score of 88

China:

  • The National College Entrance Examination (NCEE) otherwise known as Gaokao. (Have a high school diploma or equivalent, Be in good health…)
  • If you are applying for Biomedical Science you will need a Gaokao score of 80.

Tertiary qualifications

You can transfer from another tertiary institution if you meet these requirements.

  • You need to have the following: One-year successful bachelor-degree level study at a recognized university (or similar institution) overseas.
  • If you are applying for Biomedical Science you must have a GPE of 4.0 (65-69%). Entry to the Biomedical Science major is not guaranteed.

Other pathways to study

  • Bridge your educational gap with a preparation and foundation program.

Career opportunities

  • Science teacher
  • Analytical Chemist
  • Biotechnologist
  • Biomedical Lab Technician
  • Biomedical Researcher
  • Biomedical Scientist
  • Clinical scientist

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