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The Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) program aims to prepare high-achieving students for seamless transition into PhD studies, targeting those aspiring to lead in research and development. This program teaches you to utilize advanced biomedical and biological knowledge to enhance human health by innovating diagnostic methods and disease treatments. Through hypothesis-driven research, you'll strengthen connections with academic networks and expand research contributions that benefit both local and national communities. Over the last ten years, biomedical science has revolutionized multiple sectors, including agriculture, pharmaceuticals, veterinary medicine, and medical research. Graduates with postgraduate qualifications in this discipline find diverse career prospects in universities, research centers, and biotech/pharmaceutical companies, especially in Europe and North America. Please note: The University of Auckland does not participate in graduate recruitment and cannot ensure professional registration or job placement in New Zealand or elsewhere.
Research 120 points
You must have completed an undergraduate degree in science with a major in biomedical sciences (or similar field of study) at a recognised university (or similar institution). You will require a GPE of 6.5 or higher in 75% of your most advanced-level courses.
IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.5 and no bands below 6.0; Internet-based TOEFL (iBT): Overall score of 90 and written score of 21; Paper-based TOEFL: Overall score of 68 and a writing score of 21; Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) or Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE): Overall score of 176 and no bands below 169; Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Overall score of 58 and no PTE Communicative score below 50; Foundation Certificate in English for Academic Purposes (FCertEAP): Grade of B-; Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB): 85.