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Biomedical Science Degree

  • Non-Award

Interested in emerging areas of medical and health science and how they can improve human and animal health? Study the Biomedical Science major in the Bachelor of Science.

Key details

Degree Type
Non-Award
Duration
3 years full-time
Study Mode
In person, Online

About this course

Interested in emerging areas of medical and health science and how they can improve human and animal health? Study the Biomedical Science major in the Bachelor of Science.

Biomedical science and biotechnology have revolutionised research over the past decade, stimulating growth in industries like agriculture, pharmaceuticals, veterinary science and medical research. Biomedical science is the most rapidly developing area in biological sciences, and demand for biomedical graduates is expected to grow.

You gain an understanding of fundamental physiology and biomedical research, working with the latest laboratory techniques and equipment. AUT has specialist biomedical labs with analytical equipment not available at any other New Zealand university.

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Study locations

City Campus

Online

Career pathways

  • Laboratory technician
  • Formulation scientist
  • Biomedical production technician
  • Clinical trial assistant
  • Medicinal chemist
  • Toxicologist
  • Health policy analyst
  • Medical writer

Biomedical science graduates can also progress into further study and research in nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals, aimed at curing or controlling non-communicable diseases.

Find out more about industry trends, job descriptions and what employers may be looking for.

Biomedical Science Careers