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 programmes.

Why study Molecular Basis of Health and Disease?

The key answer is because you are interested in, and motivated by, the science that will allow us to improve human health. Our Molecular Basis of Health and Disease students have a reputation for excellence and are sought-after by a wide range of employers both here in New Zealand and overseas.

This major explores the molecular mechanisms underpinning cellular communication as they relate to human health and disease.

Some of the topics covered include pathways of cell growth, cell survival and death, protein interactions in cell signalling pathways, dysregulation of metabolism, and the expression of disease phenotypes.

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 programmes such as Dentistry, Medicine, and Pharmacy.