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Study

Explore biology at a school ranked top in New Zealand for its research quality.
Our world-class staff can introduce you to biomedical science, biotechnology, conservation biology, evolutionary genetics, marine biology, New Zealand’s endangered species, reproductive biology, and more.
You will also be exposed to opportunities to engage in ground-breaking international research and discovery.
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Biological Sciences
Subjects
Biology, Biotechnology, Cell and Molecular Bioscience, Molecular Microbiology
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Biomedical Sciences
Subjects
Human Genetics, Molecular Pathology, Molecular Pharmacology and Medicinal Chemistry, Biomedical Science, Clinical Immunology, Clinical Research, Drug Discovery and Development
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Ecology and Marine Biology
Subjects
Conservation Biology, Ecological Restoration, Ecology and Biodiversity, Marine Biology, Marine Conservation

Biological Sciences
Biological Science is the study of how living organisms work. Learn to apply this knowledge of living things to make life better for humans, and help the environment.
Find out moreAvailable subjects
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Cell and Molecular Bioscience
- Molecular Microbiology

Biomedical Sciences
From disease prevention and treatment, to the development of new life—study Biomedical Sciences and discover how human bodies operate at the molecular, genetic, and cellular levels.
Find out moreAvailable subjects
- Human Genetics
- Molecular Pathology
- Molecular Pharmacology and Medicinal Chemistry
- Biomedical Science
- Clinical Immunology
- Clinical Research
- Drug Discovery and Development

Ecology and Marine Biology
Take your passion for the natural world to the next level. Explore topics in ecology, marine biology and conservation biology and learn about the vast diversity of plants, animals and micro-organisms that live on earth.
Find out moreAvailable subjects
- Conservation Biology
- Ecological Restoration
- Ecology and Biodiversity
- Marine Biology
- Marine Conservation
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Bachelor of Biomedical Science
BBmedSc
3 years
360 points
Kelburn, Wellington.
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Bachelor of Science
BSc
3 years
360 points
Kelburn, Wellington
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Graduate Certificate in Science
GCertSc
1 trimester of full-time study. Or normally 2 trimesters for part-time domestic students.
60 points
On-campus (Kelburn, Wellington)
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Graduate Diploma in Science
GDipSc
2 trimesters of full-time study or normally 4 if studied part time
120 points
Kelburn, Wellington
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Bachelor of Biomedical Science with Honours
BBmedSc(Hons)
Duration: 2 trimesters of full-time study. Or normally 4 trimesters for part-time domestic students.
Points: 120
Type: Coursework and research
Schedule: Lectures and self-directed research
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Bachelor of Science with Honours
BSc(Hons)
Duration: 2 trimesters of full-time study. Or normally 4 trimesters for part-time domestic students.
Points: 120
Type: Coursework and research
Schedule: Lectures
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Graduate Certificate in Science
GCertSc
Duration: 1 trimester of full-time study. Or normally 2 trimesters for part-time domestic students.
Points: 60
Type: Coursework
Schedule: Daytime lectures
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Graduate Diploma in Science
GDipSc
Duration: 2 trimesters of full-time study or normally 4 if studied part time
Points: 120
Type: Coursework
Schedule: Daytime lectures
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Master of Biomedical Science by coursework and thesis
MBmedSc
Duration: 4 trimesters of full-time study. Or normally 8 trimesters for part-time domestic students.
Points: 240
Type: Coursework and research
Schedule: Lectures and self-directed research
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Master of Biomedical Science by thesis
MBmedSc
Duration: 2 trimesters of full-time study. Or normally 4 trimesters for part-time domestic students.
Points: 120
Type: Research
Schedule: Self-directed research
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Master of Conservation Biology
MConBio
Duration: 3 trimesters of full-time study. Or normally 6 trimesters for part-time domestic students.
Points: 180
Type: Coursework and research
Schedule: Lectures and field classes
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Master of Clinical Immunology
MClinIm
Duration: 3 trimesters of full-time study. Or normally 6 trimesters for part-time domestic students.
Points: 180
Type: Coursework and research
Schedule: Lectures and lab sessions
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Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Research
PGDipClinRes
Duration: 2 trimesters of full-time study. Or normally 4 trimesters for part-time domestic students.
Points: 120
Type: Coursework
Schedule: Seminars, videoconferences, self-directed study
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Master of Clinical Research
MClinRes
Duration: 2–3 trimesters of full-time study. Or normally 4–6 trimesters for part-time domestic students.
Points: 120
Type: Research
Schedule: Self-directed study
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Master of Marine Conservation
Duration: 3 trimesters of full-time study. Or normally 6 trimesters for part-time domestic students.
Points: 180
Type: Coursework
Schedule: Lectures and field trips
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Master of Drug Discovery and Development
MDDD
Duration: 3 trimesters of full-time study. Or normally 6 trimesters for part-time domestic students.
Points: 180
Type: Coursework, research and practicum
Schedule: Lectures and lab sessions
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Master of Science by coursework and thesis
MSc
Duration: 4–5 trimesters of full-time study. Normally 8 trimesters for part-time domestic students.
Points: 240
Type: Coursework and research
Schedule: Lectures and/or lab sessions
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Master of Science by thesis
MSc
Duration: 2–3 trimesters of full-time study. Or normally 5–6 trimesters for part-time domestic students.
Points: 120
Type: Research
Schedule: Self-directed study
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Postgraduate Certificate in Drug Discovery and Development
PGCertDDD
Duration: 1 trimester of full-time study. Or normally 2 trimesters for part-time domestic students.
Points: 60
Type: Coursework, research and practicum
Schedule: Lectures and lab sessions
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Postgraduate Diploma in Biomedical Science
PGDipBmedSc
Duration: 2 trimesters of full-time study. Or normally 4 trimesters for part-time domestic students.
Points: 120
Type: Coursework and optional research project
Schedule: Lectures
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Postgraduate Diploma in Drug Discovery and Development
PGDipDDD
Duration: 2 trimesters of full-time study. Or normally 4 trimesters for part-time domestic students.
Points: 120
Type: Coursework, research and practicum
Schedule: Lectures and lab sessions
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Postgraduate Diploma in Science
PGDipSc
Duration: 2 trimesters of full-time study. Or normally 4 trimesters for part-time domestic students.
Points: 120
Type: Coursework
Schedule: Lectures and/or lab sessions
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Doctor of Philosophy (Science)
PhD
Duration: Minimum 3 years full-time study, or at least 6 years if studied part time
Points: 360
Type: Research
Schedule: Self-directed research
Centre for Biodiscovery
The Centre for Biodiscovery’s mission is to enhance health and wellbeing through discovery and application of nature-inspired products and processes.
Biodiversity and Restoration Ecology
The Centre for Biodiversity and Restoration Ecology focuses on the restoration of depleted species and communities in ecosystems impacted by human activity.
Coastal Ecology Laboratory
The Wellington University Coastal Ecology Laboratory in Wellington’s Island Bay supports the School of Biological Sciences’ coastal ecology research.
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