Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (BBiomedSc)

Summary

The Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (BBiomedSc) degree provides students with a sound foundation in the scientific principles underpinning biomedical research and thus our current understanding of health and disease. A defining feature of this degree is its interdisciplinary nature with students able to select papers from multiple contributing Departments. The BBiomedSc is a springboard for advanced study and a diverse range of careers including research, health services, and professional programmes.

For more information about studying Biomedical Sciences at Otago, visit the Biomedical Sciences subject page:

Study Biomedical Sciences at Otago

Programme structure

The BBiomedSc is a three-year programme that starts with a first year course, the Biomedical Sciences First Year (BSFY), followed by the BBiomedSc (2nd Year and Above) programme.  The BSFY consists of five compulsory papers plus two further papers. The BBiomedSc (2nd Year and Above) requires that students undertake one of the following majors:

• Drugs and Human Health
• Functional Human Biology
• Infection and Immunity
• Molecular Basis of Health and Disease
• Nutrition and Metabolism in Human Health
• Reproduction, Genetics and Development

Information for applicants

Applicants starting their University studies and interested in biomedical sciences should apply for the BSFY using the Apply Now button for the 'Biomedical Sciences First Year'.

Applicants who have passed the First Year papers (either through the BSFY, HSFY, BSc or through another institution) and want to undertake a Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences should apply for the 'BBiomedSc 2nd Year and Above' programme through their eVision portal or the Apply Now button for the 'Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (2nd Year and Above)'.