Bachelor of Biomedical Science

The Bachelor of Biomedical Science is a three-year [undergraduate] degree that will give you a basic understanding of molecular and cell biology, along with the research skills you need to start your journey towards a career in biomedical science.

To find out more about career opportunities with the Bachelor of Biomedical Science, see what you can do with a degree in Cell and Molecular Bioscience and Biomedical Science.

You'll study the relationships between humans, health and disease, and look at real-life health and medical issues like new diseases, or old diseases that resist treatment. Other areas you'll study are the role of molecular biology in health, drug design and clinical testing.

Covering the entirety of human life, from reproduction to ageing, including microbiology and pharmacology, you'll gain a solid understanding of the world of biomedical science.

Fill in a form to find out more about your study options in Biomedical Science in our qualification handbook.

For this degree you'll need to:

Complete at least 360 points, of which:

A maximum of 180 points can be at 100 level

At least 180 points must be at 200 and 300 level

Complete five core courses at 100 level (usually in first year):

BIOL 111

BIOL 114

BMSC 117

CHEM 121

STAT 193

Complete three core courses at 200 level (usually in second year):

BIOL 241

BIOL 243

BIOL 244

Satisfy the requirements for at least one major subject

IELTS (Academic): minimum overall score of 6.0 with no sub-score below 5.5

TOEFL: minimum overall score of 80 (internet-based test)

Pearson Test of English: minimum score of 50 (with a 'Communicative score' of not less than 42)

Victoria University of Wellington English for Academic Purpose (EAP) programme: minimum final scores of 4,4,4,3

Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 169 or higher, with each skill score no less than 162

New Zealand Certificates in English Language (NZCEL): Level 4 (Academic)

NZAPA: English New Zealand Accredited Pathway Assessment Level 2 (with no skill lower than Level 1)