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Postgraduate Diploma in Bioscience Enterprise – PGDipBioEnt

The regulations for this postgraduate diploma are to be read in conjunction with all other relevant statutes and regulations including the Academic Statutes and Regulations.

Admission

1 In order to be admitted to this postgraduate diploma, an applicant must have:

a completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) or Bachelor of Science from this University with a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher, and a relevant major or specialisation, or have equivalent prior study

or

b completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) or Bachelor of Science from this University with a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II, and a relevant major or specialisation.

2 Equivalence and relevance in Regulation 1 will be determined by the University. Equivalence pertains to the standard as well as nature and level of study.

Notes:

(i) A relevant subject may be bioinformatics, biological sciences, biomedical engineering, biomedical science, biotechnology, food science, medical devices and technologies, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, physiology or psychology.

(ii) This is a limited entry programme as per the Limitation of Entry Statute 1991 and selection criteria apply. Selection criteria are available from the Faculty of Science.

Duration and Total Points Value

3 A student enrolled for this postgraduate diploma must:

a pass courses with a total value of 120 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Postgraduate Diplomas.

4 The total enrolment for this postgraduate diploma must not exceed 160 points.

Structure and Content

5 A student enrolled for this postgraduate diploma must complete the requirements as listed in the Postgraduate Diploma in Bioscience Enterprise Schedule.

6 A student must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

Variations

7 In exceptional circumstances the Programme Director may approve a variation to a student’s programme of study in accordance with the Enrolment and Programme Regulations.

Distinction

8 This postgraduate diploma may be awarded with Distinction or Merit in accordance with the General Regulations – Postgraduate Diplomas.

Amendment

9 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2025.

Postgraduate Diploma in Bioscience Enterprise (PGDipBioEnt) Schedule

Requirement:

90 points: SCIENT 701–706

30 points from BIOSCI 700–704, 724–746, 749–761, 764–765, CHEMMAT 757, FOODSCI 703, 707, 708, PHARMACY 752, 753, SCIENT 707 or other 700 level courses approved by the Programme Director

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