You’ll gain practical grounding in Biomedical Science through hands-on, case-based learning that links molecular and cellular discoveries to medical advances. The Communication component will help you develop skills in analysing ideas and expressing them clearly.
The programme offers direct entry from Year 1 into Year 2 clinical programmes so long as you meet entry requirements. It also prepares you for postgraduate clinical and research pathways in New Zealand and overseas.
The BBiomedSc/BC usually takes four years to complete.
You will need to complete a total of 540 points, consisting of:
The Bachelor of Communication is made up of Core, Major and elective courses. You can choose one major for the BC component of your conjoint:
Communication and Social Change
For Biomedical Science, you will be completing a range of core courses across Stages I, II and III, which are aimed at developing your biomedical knowledge and professional skills throughout the degree.
Students who intend to apply for selection into a Year 2 clinical programme must also take specific courses in order to be eligible for clinical selection. Please consult the online programme pages of the relevant Year 2 clinical programmes for detailed information.
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You will probably enrol in nine 15-point courses (135 points) each year if you wish to complete in four years.
You need to maintain a Grade Point Average of 3.5 each year to continue with your conjoint.
You will need to take one General Education course.
Students should also be aware of the University’s Academic English Language Requirement.
Most students need to take one General Education course.
Students should also be aware of the University’s Academic English Language Requirement.
If you're joining us from secondary school, here's what you need to enter the programme.
You are guaranteed entry to this programme if you meet these requirements.
If your rank score is slightly lower than the guaranteed score, we encourage you to still apply. We will consider your application if places are available. If you don’t meet the requirements, you may be able to apply under our Undergraduate Targeted Admission Schemes.
Read more about entry requirements for New Zealand secondary school applicants.
If you've studied at a tertiary institution, here's what you need to enter the programme.
You can transfer from another tertiary institution, or another University of Auckland qualification, if you meet these requirements.
These are the likely grades required, but they do not guarantee entry. Applicants may require higher grades to gain entry to this programme.
You must have completed one semester of successful bachelor degree study from a New Zealand tertiary institution, or one year of successful study as part of an acceptable sub-degree qualification from a New Zealand tertiary institution.
You could be eligible for another programme, or check out these alternative pathways:
If you're joining us from secondary school, here's what you need to enter the programme.
GCE ‘A’ Level requirements apply to ‘A’ Level qualifications examined by bodies such as AQA, OCR, Edexcel, WJEC, CCEA and Pearson Education Limited taken outside of New Zealand.
These are the likely grades required, but they do not guarantee entry. Applicants may require higher grades to gain entry to this programme.
with no bands less than 5.5
with no bands less than 5.5
with no bands less than 5.5
If you've studied at a tertiary institution, here's what you need to enter the programme.
You can transfer from another tertiary institution if you meet these requirements.
One year successful bachelor-degree level study at a recognised university (or similar institution) overseas.
These are the likely grades required, but they do not guarantee entry. Applicants may require higher grades to gain entry to this programme.
with no bands less than 5.5
You could be eligible for another programme, or check out these alternative pathways:
Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $9.44 per point, estimated at $1,132.80 for full-time study (120 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.
*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.
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Get an idea of how much accommodation and general living in Auckland will cost.
Please note: We will consider late applications if places are still available. International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.
Here are the start dates for the programme.
| Semester One | Starts – 1 March |
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| Ends – 28 June |
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The BBiomedSc/BC prepares graduates for a wide range of health‑related careers. You could work in areas such as research, biotechnology, diagnostics, health technology, science communication, and policy. The University of Auckland is not involved in the employment of graduates and cannot guarantee post‑qualification registration or employment in New Zealand or any other country.
Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.
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