University of Otago Masters Degrees in Biological Sciences

Microbiology is the study of the large and diverse group of living organisms of microscopic size which includes viruses, bacteria, fungi, algae, worms and protozoa. Read more

Molecular Biotechnology is about the application of biological science at the molecular level – TIME magazine called the 21st Century the ‘Biotechnology Century’, a claim based on the explosion of molecular technologies, and the impact these technologies are likely to have upon the world we live in. Read more

Genetics is the study of genes and inheritance, covering everything from the molecular basis of life through to the study of whole organisms, populations, and evolution. Read more

At undergraduate level, topics in Marine Science are offered through a BSc in Ecology with a minor in Marine Science, a BSc in Oceanography and a BAppSc in Aquaculture and Fisheries. Read more

The Master of Wildlife Management (MWLM) degree is a three-semester 180-point postgraduate degree designed to train students with the skills necessary for employment in some aspect of wildlife or ecological management or research. Read more

Postgraduate physiotherapy study at Otago aims to develop and extend your clinical and research skills. These qualifications allow you to meet an ever-changing world of challenges and career options. Read more

Sport is a rapidly expanding industry that intersects with education, culture, commerce, health and tourism. As an internationally recognised applied discipline, the Sport Development and Management Major is founded on the global growth in sport science degrees and sport management specialisations. Read more

The Postgraduate Certificate in Science Communication (PGCertSciComm) caters for a range of students – those with no prior experience in science communication who want an introduction to the discipline as well as those who are already professional science communicators and have a desire to fill a skills gap or increase their understanding of the science of science communication. Read more

Dunedin is a UNESCO City of Literature, supports an International Science Festival, and is the wildlife capital of New Zealand, with colonies of seals, albatross and penguins all within the city's boundaries. Read more

The major objective of the Postgraduate Diploma in Wildlife Management (PGDipWLM) is to train students with the skills necessary for employment in some aspect of wildlife or ecological management or research. Read more

The Applied Science Programme provides graduates with in-depth knowledge, information literacy and interdisciplinary perspective. Read more

The Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci) is a one-year programme which builds on an undergraduate science degree. The diploma encompasses both papers and a research topic, and can be taken full-time or part-time. Read more

The Bioethics Centre is a locus of excellent research, teaching and discussion in bioethics, which brings together staff and students from a range of academic disciplines and professional backgrounds. Read more

In general, this qualification is intended for health professionals who have completed three years of tertiary study and already have experience in the field. Read more

The Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Imaging (PGDipMI) is open to graduates with a Bachelor of Medical Imaging degree or an undergraduate degree in the health sciences in a relevant field. Read more