University
University of OtagoThis course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Bachelor's Degree
Next start date
Expected Jan 2026
Campus
Dunedin Campus
The University of Otago has a strong international reputation for biomedical research. The Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences with Honours (BBiomedSc(Hons)) is an eight-month full‑time postgraduate programme which provides an excellent foundation for a career in biomedical research.
You will join your supervisor's research team and be based in their home department. Your supervisor and their team will provide training on all necessary scientific techniques.
The research focus of the BBiomedSc(Hons) provides an excellent foundation for employment in a research laboratory and pursuing master's or PhD studies in a wide range of biomedical sciences.
The BBiomedSc(Hons) is a thesis‑only qualification, comprising 85 per cent research and 15 per cent coursework. There are no final exams.
The coursework includes journal clubs and workshops, such as:
Available at our Christchurch, Dunedin, and Wellington campuses, the BBiomedSc(Hons) programme involves supervised research in one of the following departments and schools:
Your BBiomedSc(Hons) degree is awarded in one of 6 specialisations that reflects the subject of your research project:
After completing your BBiomedSc(Hons) year, you will have developed key career-ready attributes:
Visit the University of Otago postgraduate scholarship database – you may be eligible to apply for multiple scholarships.
The database includes four scholarships particularly suited to BBiomedSc(Hons) students:
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