Other qualifications

The School of Biological Sciences also offers the following postgraduate diplomas and degrees:

• Postgraduate Diploma in Science (Biomedical Sciences, Biosecurity, Wine Science)
• Bachelor of Science (Honours) (BSc Hons) (Bioinformatics, Biomedical Science)
• Bachelor of Technology (Hons) in Biotechnology
• Master of Science (MSc) (Bioinformatics, Biomedical Science, Biosecurity, Wine Science)
• Postgraduate Diploma and Masters in Bioscience Enterprise

To ensure your spot in one of our postgraduate programmes plan ahead and get in touch today.

BSc(Hons)
Prerequisite: A specialisation in Biomedical Science and at least 90 points at Stage III
Requirement:

• 90 points: BIOMED 791 Research Portfolio
• 30 points from BIOINF 701, BIOSCI 736, 737, 741, 755–759, HLTHPSYC 716, MEDSCI 701–723, 725–734, 737

PGDipSci
Prerequisite: A specialisation in Biomedical Science, or equivalent as approved by the Board of Studies (Biomedical Science)
Requirement:

• at least 90 points from MEDSCI 703–723, 725–738, BIOINF 701, BIOSCI 729, 733, 736, 737, 741, 755–761, HLTHPSYC 716
• up to 30 points from other 600 or 700 level courses as approved by the Board of Studies (Biomedical Science)

MSc
Prerequisite: A BSc(Hons) in Biomedical Science, or a PGDipSci in Biomedical Science, or an equivalent qualification as approved by the Board of Studies (Biomedical Science)
Requirement:
Research Masters

• 120 points: BIOMED 796 MSc Thesis in Biomedical Science

http://www.science.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/of-biomedical-science/

PGDipSci
Prerequisite: An approved BSc or equivalent experience subject to approval by the Programme Director
Requirement:

• 45 points: BIOSCI 747, 748, ENVSCI 733
• 45 points from BIOSCI 761 or ENVSCI 701, BIOSCI 724, 730, 735, 751, ENVMGT 742, 743, 746, ENVSCI 716, 734, 737
• 30 points from approved 700 level courses in the Faculty of Science

MSc
Prerequisite: A PGDipSci in Biosecurity and Conservation including BIOSCI 761 or ENVSCI 701, or an equivalent qualification as approved by the Director, School of Biological Sciences, or the Director, School of Environment
Requirement:
Research Masters

• 120 points: BIOSEC 796 Thesis in Biosecurity

PGDipBioEnt
Prerequisite: A BSc or BSc(Hons) with a major or specialisation in Biological Sciences, Bioinformatics, Biomedical Science, Food Science, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacology or Physiology, or a BE in Biomedical Engineering; or a BPharm; or a BTech in Biotechnology
Requirement:

• 90 points: SCIENT 701–706
• 30 points from approved 700 level courses in Biological Sciences, Bioinformatics, Medical Science, Food Science or Bioscience Enterprise listed in the Postgraduate Diploma of Science Schedule, or courses from other approved programmes

MBioEnt
Prerequisite: Postgraduate Diploma in Bioscience Enterprise
Requirement: Research Masters

• 90 points: SCIENT 794 Thesis
• 30 points SCIENT 720, 721

For further information visit the website www.biotech.co.nz (Institute for Innovation in Biotechnology).

BSc(Hons)
Prerequisite: A specialisation in Bioinformatics and at least 90 points at Stage III.
Requirement:

• 45 points: BIOINF 702, 703, 704
• 45 points: BIOINF 789 Project
• 30 points from BIOSCI 733, 737, 752, 755–758, COMPSCI 715, 720, 732, 760, 767, MATHS 764, STATS 720, 721, 730, 731, 761, 783, 784.

PGDipSci
Prerequisite: A BSc with a major in Biological Sciences and COMPSCI 220, or equivalent as approved by the Programme Director
Requirement:

• 45 points from BIOINF 702, 703, 704
• 75 points from BIOINF 701, 761, BIOSCI 733, 737, 752, 755-758, COMPSCI 715, 720, 732, 760, 767, MATHS 764, STATS 720, 721, 730, 731, 732, 761, 783, 784, or related 700 level courses, as approved by the Programme Director.

MSc
Prerequisite: A BSc(Hons) in Bioinformatics, or a PGDipSci in Bioinformatics including BIOINF 761, or an equivalent qualification as approved by the Programme Director
Requirement:

Research Masters

• 120 points: BIOINF 796 MSc Thesis in Bioinformatics

Taught Masters

• 120 points from BIOINF 701–704, BIOSCI 733, 737, 752, 755–758, COMPSCI 715, 720, 732, 760, 767, MATHS 764, STATS 720, 721, 730, 731, 732, 761, 783, 784, or related 700 level courses as approved by the Programme Director.

There are a number of programmes where BIOSCI 742 is still mentioned eg Hons and PGDip for Biosci, Biomed etc so we will need to get the updated info for these also.

PGDipSci
Prerequisite: A BSc, or other relevant degree as approved by the Programme Director
Requirement:

• at least 75 points from WINESCI 701–707
• up to 45 points from approved 600 and 700 level courses in Biological Sciences, Chemical and Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Food Science or Geography

MSc
Prerequisite: A PGDipSci in Wine Science
Requirement:
Research Masters

• 120 points: WINESCI 796 MSc Thesis in Wine Science