12 monthsProgramme duration
FebStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Biological Sciences
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
This interdisciplinary degree of Master of Biomedical Sciences (MBiomedSc) provides a deep understanding of how the human body works, how it faces challenges, and how to keep it healthy. You’ll build a strong foundation in biology, from the molecular and cellular level to the structure and function of the body. At the same time, you’ll explore what causes conditions like cancer, diabetes, and heart and infectious diseases, and how they’re diagnosed and treated.
The University of Otago has a strong international reputation for biomedical research.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Biological Sciences
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
This interdisciplinary degree of Master of Biomedical Sciences (MBiomedSc) provides a deep understanding of how the human body works, how it faces challenges, and how to keep it healthy. You’ll build a strong foundation in biology, from the molecular and cellular level to the structure and function of the body. At the same time, you’ll explore what causes conditions like cancer, diabetes, and heart and infectious diseases, and how they’re diagnosed and treated.
The University of Otago has a strong international reputation for biomedical research.
Admission Requirements
- Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).
- Every applicant must either
- have been awarded an Honours degree or a Postgraduate Diploma programme in a biomedical subject containing a research report, thesis preparation, or dissertation of at least one quarter of the programme, or
- have alternative qualifications or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).
- Applicants must normally have achieved an average grade of at least B+ in the entry qualification with at least a B+ in the research component.
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