Programme details

Postgraduate Diploma in Biomedical Science

Enhance your Bachelor's or Honours degree and acquire advanced research skills through postgraduate study in Biomedical Science.

Course description

Students get to select from a variety of advanced courses in Biomedical Science and have the opportunity to delve into subjects such as genetics and molecular biology, cell biology, physiology and pharmacology, drug discovery and development, as well as clinical research. Additionally, students may opt for a research preparation course. Enhance their abilities in laboratory techniques, data analysis, and scientific communication.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Biomedical Science (PGDipBmedSc) can also serve as a gateway to Master’s-level education in Biomedical Science.

Immigration benefits

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

This course qualifies for 4 points if applying for residency under the Skilled Migrant Category.

Career Prospects

Graduates in Biomedical Science may find employment in healthcare laboratories, hospitals, research institutions, clinical environments, or companies that provide medical equipment. It is highly probable that graduates will begin their career as a laboratory technician or assistant.

Entry requirements

Academic requirement:

Bachelor of Biomedical Science.

Students may also be required to demonstrate your proficiency in English:

IELTS (Academic): minimum overall score of 6.5 with no sub-score below 6.0

TOEFL: minimum overall score of 90 with a minimum of 20 in Writing (internet-based test)

PTE: minimum overall score of 58 with no communicative skills score below 50

Victoria University of Wellington English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programme: 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

Duolingo (DET): minimum overall score of 120 with no band less than 105