Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences with Honours (BBiomedSc(Hons))

Summary

Study in Christchurch, Dunedin, or WellingtonThe 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:Human and animal ethicsMāori context to researchMental health and maintaining wellnessPresentation skillsThesis writing skillsWriting techniques3 campuses, 6 biomedical fieldsAvailable at our Christchurch, Dunedin, and Wellington campuses, the BBiomedSc(Hons) programme involves supervised research in one of the following departments and schools:Dunedin:     Department of AnatomyDepartment of BiochemistryDepartment of Microbiology and ImmunologyDepartment of Human NutritionDepartment of PathologyDepartment of Pharmacology and ToxicologyDepartment of PhysiologyChristchurch:     University of Otago, ChristchurchWellington:     University of Otago, Wellington