A specialisation is a focused collection of courses within a programme that allows you to gain deep, targeted knowledge in a specific sub-field. Normally these courses make up more than 50 percent of a qualification, some of which lead to registration within a certain field. They may be interdisciplinary, professionally oriented, or designed to meet accreditation requirements. Specialisations often restrict elective choice in favour of a clearly defined study plan.

Completed specialisations will appear on your academic transcript.

Please see the main programme link below for further details.

Research-led training in biomedical science is an important element of New Zealand’s development as a knowledge-based economy. Dealing with health and disease in humans and animals, this rapidly evolving area attracts a lot of public interest. It has stimulated growth in a wide range of industries, including medical research, pharmaceuticals, veterinary science and agriculture.
Biomedical Science offers a strong foundation for a number of professional careers, including medicine, pharmacy, optometry and medical imaging. You can specialise in areas such as:
• Anatomical Imaging Science
• Cancer Biology and Therapeutics
• Cardiovascular Biology
• Cellular and Molecular Biomedicine
• Genetics
• Infection and immunity
• Neuroscience
• Nutrition and Metabolism
• Reproduction and Development
If you are interested in emerging areas of basic medical science, such as genomics, microbiology and neuroscience, and their applications to improve human and animal health, then this programme could be for you.

PhD - Doctor of Philosophy