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Regulations - Medical And Health Sciences


The Degree of Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) – BBiomedSc(Hons)

The regulations for this degree 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 degree, an applicant must have:

a completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Science from this University with a Grade Point Average of 6.5 or higher, and a specialisation in Biomedical Science, or have equivalent prior study

or

b completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Science from this University with a Grade Point Average of 6.5 or higher in 60 points above Stage II, and a specialisation in Biomedical Science.

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

Note: 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 Medical and Health Sciences.

Duration and Total Points Value

3 A student enrolled for this degree must:

a pass courses with a total value of 120 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Bachelors Honours Postgraduate Degrees.

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

Structure and Content

5 A student enrolled for this degree must complete the requirements as listed in the Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) 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.

Thesis

7 a The thesis is to be carried out under the guidance of a supervisor appointed by the Programme Director.

b The thesis topic must be approved by the relevant Departmental Postgraduate Committee prior to enrolment.

c The thesis is to be completed and submitted in accordance with the General Regulations – Bachelors Honours Postgraduate Degrees.

Reassignment

8 A student may apply to reassign courses passed to the Postgraduate Diploma in Biomedical Science.

Variations

9 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.

Honours

10 This degree may be awarded with Honours as specified in the General Regulations – Bachelors Honours Postgraduate Degrees.

Amendment

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

Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) (BBiomedSc(Hons)) Schedule

Requirement:

30 points from BIOSCI 701, 736, 737, 741, 746, 755–759, 764, 765, HLTHPSYC 716, MEDSCI 700, 703–720, 722, 723, 727, 729–732, 734, 735, 737–739, 743, 745, 760

90 points: MEDSCI 785 Thesis

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