Postgraduate Diploma in Bioscience Enterprise – PGDipBioEnt

1 In order to be admitted to this postgraduate diploma, a student must have completed the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) or Bachelor of Science in a relevant subject from this University with a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher in 75 points above Stage II, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative.

2 A student who has not completed the requirements for one of the degrees listed in Regulation 1 but who, for that degree, has:

a no more than 15 points left to complete

and

b achieved a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher in 75 points above Stage II

may, with the approval of the Programme Director, be admitted to this postgraduate diploma. The requirements for the qualifying degree must be completed within 12 months of initial enrolment for the Postgraduate Diploma in Bioscience Enterprise. Should these requirements not be completed within this period, enrolment in further courses for the Postgraduate Diploma in Bioscience Enterprise will not be permitted until they have been completed. The Postgraduate Diploma in Bioscience Enterprise will not be awarded until the requirements for the qualifying degree have been completed.

Notes:

(i) A relevant subject may be bioinformatics, biological sciences, biomedical engineering, biomedical science, biotechnology, food science, medical devices and technologies, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology or physiology.

(ii) This is a limited entry programme as per the Limitation of Entry Statute 1991 and selection criteria apply. Selection criteria are available from the Faculty of Science.

3 A student enrolled for this postgraduate diploma must:

a pass courses with a total value of 120 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Postgraduate Diplomas.

4 The total enrolment for this postgraduate diploma must not exceed 160 points.

5 A student enrolled for this postgraduate diploma must complete the requirements as listed in the Postgraduate Diploma in Bioscience Enterprise Schedule.

6 A student must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

7 In exceptional circumstances Senate or its representative may approve a personal programme which does not conform to these regulations.

8 This postgraduate diploma may be awarded with Distinction or Merit in accordance with the General Regulations – Postgraduate Diplomas.

9 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2023.