Programme details

Master of Biomedical Science by thesis

Enhance your expertise in the field of biomedical science. Select from a diverse array of biomedical subjects and courses provided by the School of Biological Sciences, and customize your program to align with your career or research aspirations.

Course description

Complete a comprehensive research project and thesis to become an expert in your specialized area. If you have excelled in your Bachelor of Biomedical Science with Honours degree, you can enroll in the 120-point Master’s program, which corresponds to Part 2 of the 240-point Master’s program.

Before enrolling, you must arrange a thesis topic with a supervisor.

Immigration benefits

This course qualifies for 5 points if applying for residency under the Skilled Migrant Category.

This course may qualify for the following visa rights:
In-study work rights
Partner visitor rights
Partner work rights
Post-study work rights

Entry requirements

– A Bachelor of Biomedical Science with Honours or a relevant graduate or postgraduate diploma with a B+ average
– To have met the requirements for at least one major of the BBmedSc
– To be accepted by the head of school as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study

EL requirement (any one of the following):
– IELTS (Academic): Minimum overall score of 6.5, with no sub-score below 6.0
– TOEFL (Internet-based test): Minimum score of 90, with at least 20 in writing
– Pearson Test of English: Minimum score of 58, with a ‘Communicative’ score of no less than 50
– EAP:Minimum final scores of 4, 4, 5, 5
– Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 176 or higher, with each skill score no less than 169
– New Zealand Certificates in English Language (NZCEL): Level 5 (Academic)
– NZAPA: English New Zealand Accredited Pathway Assessment Level 3, with no skill lower than Level 2

Credits
120

Duration
1 year

Intakes

February, July

International fees
42050

Location

Qualification Type

Study level