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41 Master's degrees offered by the university
Molecular Biotechnology
The Molecular Biotechnology programme at the University of Otago offers advanced postgraduate training in the biological building blocks of life. Available as a Master, Postgraduate Diploma, or Certificate, this study mode includes full-time and part-time options. Students explore genetics and biochemistry over a one to two-year duration.
Mathematics
The Mathematics programme at the University of Otago offers flexible B.Sc. and B.A. degree options. Students can engage in full-time study on campus over three years, exploring the language of the universe through research-led teaching. This course develops essential analytical skills for diverse global industries.
Biochemistry
The Master`s degree in Science - Biochemistry at University of Otago combines the molecular approach of chemistry with the breadth and diversity of biology.
Wildlife Management
The Wildlife Management programme at the University of Otago offers specialised postgraduate training for those dedicated to ecological conservation. Available as a one-year diploma or a three-semester master’s, this full-time course provides essential research skills for careers in environmental and animal sciences.
Neuroscience
The Neuroscience programme at the University of Otago offers a multidisciplinary B.Sc. degree exploring the brain and nervous system. This full-time, three-year course provides hands-on laboratory experience, covering everything from cellular biology to human behaviour at New Zealand’s only centre for this undergraduate major.
Zoology
The Zoology programme at the University of Otago offers a comprehensive full-time B.Sc. degree focused on animal biology, behaviour, and evolution. Students engage in hands-on learning across diverse New Zealand ecosystems, exploring everything from genetics to global conservation strategies in a world-class research environment.
Microbiology
The Microbiology programme at the University of Otago offers a comprehensive look into the microscopic world. Available as a full-time Bachelor of Science (BSc), this three-year degree explores human health, ecology, and disease. Students benefit from hands-on laboratory work and world-class research facilities in Dunedin.
Botany
The Master` s degree in Botany at University of Otago covers all aspects of the life of plants.
Plant Biotechnology
The Plant Biotechnology programme at the University of Otago is a three-year, full-time Bachelor of Science degree. This course combines plant science with advanced technology to address global sustainability. Students engage in hands-on laboratory work to master genetic engineering and molecular biology techniques.
Statistics
The Statistics programme at the University of Otago offers a comprehensive exploration of data analysis and pattern recognition. Available as a full-time B.Sc. or B.A. degree, this three-year course provides students with essential tools for problem-solving across diverse industries, from health to global finance.
Genetics
Master`s degree in Science - Genetics at University of Otago combines the classical approaches of Mendelian genetics and cyto-genetics with the recently developed discipline of molecular genetics. Very much a practical science, it also has a complex and interesting theoretical foundation.
Anatomy
The Master`s degree in Science - Anatomy at University of Otago is a one-year programme which builds on an undergraduate science degree.
Mathematics
The Mathematics programme at the University of Otago is a comprehensive degree available as a B.Sc. or B.A. over three years of full-time study. This flexible programme allows students to explore abstract patterns and real-world problem-solving through high-quality teaching and world-class research on the Dunedin campus.
Quantitative Genetics
The Quantitative Genetics programme at the University of Otago offers advanced postgraduate training through M.Sc., PGDip, and PGCert pathways. Available for full-time or part-time study, this curriculum focuses on applying genetic methods to primary sectors and medical research over a duration of one semester to one year.
Plant Biotechnology
The Plant Biotechnology programme at the University of Otago is a comprehensive full-time degree focusing on plant science and molecular innovation. Students explore genetic engineering and sustainability through hands-on laboratory work. This undergraduate course provides the expertise needed to tackle global food security and climate challenges.
Physics
The Physics programme at the University of Otago offers a comprehensive B.Sc. degree designed to explore the fundamental laws of nature. This full-time, three-year course provides students with deep analytical skills through research-led teaching. Study modes focus on practical problem-solving in a world-class academic environment.
Microbiology
The Microbiology programme at the University of Otago explores the hidden world of microbes and their impact on our planet. This full-time Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree typically spans three years of study. You will gain hands-on laboratory experience while investigating immunity, disease, and microbial genetics.
Molecular Biotechnology
The Molecular Biotechnology programme at the University of Otago offers advanced postgraduate training in the biological sciences. Available as a Master of Applied Science, this full-time or part-time course explores genetic and cellular technologies. Students gain expert knowledge over one year of intensive study.
Plant Biotechnology
The Plant Biotechnology programme at the University of Otago is a three-year, full-time Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree. This course combines plant science with advanced technology to address global sustainability. Students engage in hands-on learning to master genetic engineering and molecular biology in a professional setting.
Statistics
Statistics as a field of study is concerned with the collection, analysis and interpretation of numerical data. The main emphasis of this Master`s degree in Statistics offered at University of Otago is on the role of random variation in observations that are made, which is why statistical theory is built on the concepts of probability.