Master of Biomedical Sciences (MBiomedSc)

Summary

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The University of Otago has a strong international reputation for biomedical research.

The Master of Biomedical Sciences ( MBiomedSc ) is a one‑year thesis‑only postgraduate degree. It provides an excellent foundation for an academic or research career, and an internationally-recognised stepping stone for entry into a PhD programme.

Study in Christchurch, Dunedin or Wellington

The MBiomedSc is available at our Christchurch, Dunedin and Wellington campuses. It involves a period of supervised research in any area of biomedical science, which can include:

• Drugs and Human Health
• Functional Human Biology
• Infection and Immunity
• Molecular Basis of Health and Disease
• Nutrition and Metabolism in Human Health
• Reproduction, Genetics and Development

The University of Otago Postgraduate website has general information and resources for postgraduate research students:

Learn more about postgraduate research study at Otago

Entry requirements

Admission to the MBiomedSc programme requires you to have successfully completed an honours degree (such as the BBiomedSc(Hons)), or a postgraduate diploma in a biomedical subject which contained a research component of at least one‑qaurter of the programme. You will normally be expected to have achieved an average grade of at least B+, with a B+ or better in the research component.

The BBiomedSc(Hons), available at our Christchurch, Dunedin, and Wellington campuses, is an eight-month full‑time postgraduate programme which provides an excellent foundation for the MBiomedSc.

How to applyFind a supervisor

Your first step towards the MBiomedSc at Otago is finding a supervisor and a research project. You can find resources for this on the University of Otago Postgraduate website:

Find a supervisor or a research opportunity

Apply through eVision

Once you have confirmation of your supervisor and research project, use the "Apply" button at the top of this page to apply through eVision, your personalised application portal. You will need to choose a qualification to select your preferred campus.

Scholarships

As a master's student, you have the opportunity to apply for a variety of financial scholarships:

Scholarships available to masters' students