The School of Medical Sciences is the largest teaching and research facility in
New Zealand.
The core business and greatest strength of the School of Medical Sciences is in
basic biomedical research, with commitment to a strong base of international projects
and innovative studies across a wide range of subjects, including more clinically
related research areas.
Of note, the
school has particularly strong research
programmes in cancer biology
and drug development, neuroscience, cardiovascular disease, genetics, infection
and immunity, developmental biology, biomedical imaging and numerous smaller research
groups.
Learn more about our Research
Students who undertake
undergraduate or postgraduate programmes gain invaluable
first-hand experience from their interactions with world-class investigators in
various disciplines. The research-driven learning process prepares students for
a successful career in science. Find out your study options by visiting:
Head of School, John Fraser
