Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (BBiomedSc) majoring in Molecular Basis of Health and Disease
Some small changes to the programme structure for the BBiomedSc will take effect from 2026.
Students currently enrolled in the BBiomedSc or the Biomedical Sciences First Year will complete their degree under the new requirements. For most students, there will be no change in terms of which papers are required to complete the degree, but there may be more flexibility around when those papers can be taken.
If you would like to discuss your options further, please contact the Student Development team for course advice:
BBiomedSc majoring in Molecular Basis of Health and Disease
(current until end of semester 2, 2025)
| Year | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1st year | BIOC 192 Foundations of Biochemistry | 18 |
| CELS 191 Cell and Molecular Biology | 18 | |
| CHEM 191 The Chemical Basis of Biology and Human Health | 18 | |
| HUBS 191 Human Body Systems 1 | 18 | |
| HUBS 192 Human Body Systems 2 | 18 | |
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36 further points HUNT 141 Understanding Human Nutrition, MAOR 102 Māori Society, PHSI 191 Biological Physics, STAT 110 Statistical Methods or STAT 115 Introduction to Biostatistics recommended. | 36 | |
| 2nd year | BIOC 221 Molecular Biology | 18 |
| BIOC 223 Cellular Biochemistry and Metabolism | 18 | |
| PATH 201 Foundations in Human Pathology | 18 | |
| At least 54 points from ANAT 241, ANAT 243, BIOC 222, GENE 221, GENE 222, GENE 223 , HUNT 241, HUNT 243, MICR 221, MICR 223, PHAL 241, PHSL 232 , PHSL 233 | 54 | |
| 18 further points | 18 | |
| 3rd year |
Two of: BIOC 352 Advanced Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics BIOC 353 Molecular Basis of Health and Disease PATH 301 Applied Pathology PATH 302 Cancer Biology | 36 |
| At least 36 points from BIOC 351, BIOC 352, BIOC 353, BMSC 321, GENE 313, GENE 314, GENE 315 , HUNT 342, MICR 332, MICR 334, MICR 337, PATH 301, PATH 302, PHAL 311 , PHAL 313, PHSL 345 | 36 | |
| 36 further points | 36 | |
| Total | 360 |
BBiomedSc majoring in Molecular Basis of Health and Disease (from 2026)
| Level | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 100-level | BIOC 192 Foundations of Biochemistry | 18 |
| CELS 191 Cell and Molecular Biology | 18 | |
| CHEM 191 The Chemical Basis of Biology and Human Health | 18 | |
| HUBS 191 Human Body Systems 1 (or PTWY 131 Introduction to the Human Body) | 18 | |
| HUBS 192 Human Body Systems 2 | 18 | |
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Recommended: HUNT 141 Understanding Human Nutrition MAOR 102 Māori Society PHSI 191 Biological Physics STAT 110 Statistical Methods or STAT 115 Introduction to Biostatistics | ||
| Note: PTWY 131 is only available to students enrolled in the Diploma in Science. | ||
| 200-level | BIOC 221 Molecular Biology | 18 |
| BIOC 223 Cellular Biochemistry and Metabolism | 18 | |
| PATH 201 Foundations in Human Pathology | 18 | |
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At least three of: ANAT 241 Human Biology: Cells to Systems ANAT 243 Reproductive and Developmental Biology BIOC 222 Proteins in Industry and Medicine BMSC 201 Skills for Biomedical Sciences Research in Aotearoa NZ (highly recommended) GENE 221 Molecular and Microbial Genetics GENE 222 Genes, Chromosomes and Populations GENE 223 Developmental and Applied Genetics HUNT 241 Fundamentals of Nutrients and Health HUNT 243 Lifecycle Nutrition MICR 221 Microbes to Medicine MICR 223 Infection and Immunity PHAL 241 Pharmacology: Drugs to Medicine PHSL 232 Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiology PHSL 233 Cellular, Gastrointestinal and Renal Physiology | 54 | |
| 300-level |
Two of: BIOC 352 Advanced Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics BIOC 353 Molecular Basis of Health and Disease PATH 301 Applied Pathology PATH 302 Cancer Biology | 36 |
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At least two of: BIOC 351 Advanced Protein Biochemistry BIOC 352 Advanced Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics BIOC 353 Molecular Basis of Health and Disease BMSC 321 Cell Biology GENE 313 Medical Genetics GENE 314 Developmental Genetics GENE 315 Genomes HUNT 342 Nutrition and Chronic Diseases MICR 332 Health Microbiology MICR 334 Advanced Immunology MICR 337 Virology PATH 301 Advanced Pathology PATH 302 Cancer Biology PHAL 311 Pharmacology: Molecular Targets of Drugs PHAL 313 Pharmacology: Medicines and Diseases PHSL 345 Physiological Aspects of Health and Disease | 36 | |
| Plus | 90 further points | 90 |
| Note: If thinking of doing BBiomedSc Hons, then students must take at least 126 points at 200-level and 90 points at 300-level. | ||
| Total | 360 |