The Degree of Master of Bioscience Enterprise – MBioEnt

1 In order to be admitted to this degree, a student must have completed the requirements for the Postgraduate Diploma in Bioscience Enterprise from this University with a Grade Point Average of 6.0 or higher in 90 points above Stage III, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative.

2 A student who has not completed all the requirements for the Postgraduate Diploma in Bioscience Enterprise but who, for that postgraduate diploma, has:

a no more than 15 points left to complete

and

b achieved a Grade Point Average of 6.0 or higher in 90 points above Stage III

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

Note: 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 degree must:

a pass courses with a total value of 120 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

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

5 A student enrolled for this degree must complete the requirements as listed in the Master of 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 a The thesis is to be carried out under the guidance of a supervisor appointed by Senate or its representative.

b The thesis topic must be approved by the Programme Director prior to enrolment.

c The thesis is to be completed and submitted in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

8 This degree may be awarded with Honours as specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

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

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