Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (BBiomedSc) Majoring in Drugs and Human Health
Dunedin, New Zealand
DURATION
3 Years
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PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Introduction
Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (BBiomedSc) Majoring in Drugs and Human Health
The Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (BBiomedSc) degree provides students with a sound foundation in the scientific principles underpinning biomedical research and thus our current understanding of health and disease. A defining feature of this degree is its interdisciplinary nature with students able to select papers from multiple contributing Departments. The BBiomedSc is a springboard for advanced study and a diverse range of careers including research, health services, and professional Programs.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
1st Year
- Foundations of Biochemistry
- Cell and Molecular Biology
- The Chemical Basis of Biology and Human Health
- Human Body Systems 1
- Human Body Systems 2
- Understanding Human Nutrition
- Biological Physics
- Statistical Methods
- Introduction to Biostatistics highly recommended
2nd Year
- Introductory Pharmacology
- Drug Discovery and Development
- Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiology
- Proteins in Industry and Medicine
3rd Year
- Human Pharmacology
- Human Toxicology
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Your working life might begin with an innovative biotechnology company or with a more established company in the pharmaceutical, biomedical, or agricultural sectors.
Alternatively, you might be employed by a research institute, in a university, government agency or local authority and use the scientific skills you have learned during your studies to provide policy, technical, or diagnostic advice.
A significant number of our BBiomedSc graduates are also successful in obtaining PhD positions or gaining postgraduate possible into professional health Programs such as Dentistry, Medicine, and Pharmacy.