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41 Master's degrees offered by the university
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.
Statistics
The Statistics programme at the University of Otago offers flexible study modes for students seeking to master data analysis. Available as a B.Sc. or B.A., this undergraduate degree provides comprehensive training in statistical modelling. Students can complete the programme full-time over three years at the Dunedin campus.
Pharmacology
The Pharmacology programme at the University of Otago is a premier scientific course exploring how medicines interact with the human body. This full-time undergraduate degree provides a deep understanding of drug design and toxicology. Students benefit from world-class facilities and expert-led research in a vibrant academic setting.
Botany
The Botany programme at the University of Otago offers a comprehensive exploration of plant biology, ecology, and biotechnology. This full-time degree provides students with deep insights into diverse ecosystems. Based in Dunedin, the course combines theoretical learning with practical fieldwork to prepare you for a scientific career.
Science Communication
The Science Communication programme at the University of Otago is a flexible postgraduate course offered via distance learning. Available as a PGCertSciComm or PGDipSciComm, it provides part-time and full-time options. Students master the art of storytelling to bridge the gap between complex research and the general public.
Clinical Pharmacy
The Clinical Pharmacy programme at the University of Otago is a postgraduate qualification designed for registered pharmacists. This advanced course, available through distance learning or on-campus in Dunedin, typically lasts one year for full-time students. It focuses on enhancing professional knowledge and research skills.
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 of Applied Science, PGDip, or PGCert, this flexible course provides full-time or part-time study modes to master genetics, biochemistry, and microbiology.
Genetics
The Genetics programme at the University of Otago is a premier scientific course exploring inheritance and evolution. Available as a B.Sc. or part of a combined degree, this full-time or part-time study option provides deep insights into biological codes. Students benefit from world-class research facilities in Dunedin.
Anatomy
The Anatomy programme at the University of Otago offers a deep exploration of human biological structure and function. Available as a full-time B.Sc. degree, this three-year course combines traditional dissection with modern imaging. Students examine everything from microscopic cells to skeletal evolution in world-class facilities.
Surveying
The Surveying programme at the University of Otago is a comprehensive professional degree available for full-time study. This prestigious qualification, which can be completed as a B.Surv or B.Sc., equips students with essential skills in spatial science and land law over a three to four-year duration on campus.
Plant Biotechnology
The Plant Biotechnology programme at the University of Otago is a three-year Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree. This full-time course combines plant science with advanced technology to address global sustainability. Students explore molecular biology and genetic engineering to improve food security and environmental health.
Quantitative Genetics
The Quantitative Genetics programme at the University of Otago offers advanced postgraduate training through M.Sc., PGDip, and PGCert pathways. Students can study full-time or part-time, with the Master’s typically completed in 12 months. This course develops analytical expertise in genetic methods for primary and medical sectors.
Quantitative Genetics
The Quantitative Genetics programme at the University of Otago offers advanced postgraduate training in genetic data analysis. Available as a Master of Applied Science, PGDip, or PGCert, this course provides full-time or part-time study modes. Students develop essential skills for primary sector breeding and medical research.
Chemistry
The Chemistry programme at the University of Otago is a comprehensive three-year Bachelor of Science degree. This full-time course explores the science of matter and change through hands-on laboratory work and research. Students develop vital problem-solving skills while studying in the most modern facilities in the country.
Neuroscience
Master`s degree in Neuroscience at University of Otago is an interdisciplinary subject which covers the brain or 'neural' component of disciplines such as Anatomy, Biochemistry, Computer Science, Neurology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Psychology and Zoology. It is currently one of the fastest growing areas in Biology.
Bioethics and Health Law
The Master of Bioethics and Health Law (MBHL) degree at University of Otago is an interdisciplinary postgraduate programme which consists in writing a research dissertation under supervision and completing papers worth an additional 120 points from a schedule of papers.
Chemistry
Chemistry has come a long way since the ancients used it for brewing, cosmetics, pottery, metallurgy and embalming, and since the alchemists tried to use chemistry to find the elixir of life or to change lead into gold. This Master degree in Chemistry is taught at University of Otago.
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.
Biochemistry
The Biochemistry programme at the University of Otago is a three-year, full-time Bachelor of Science degree. Students explore life at the molecular level, gaining expertise in biotechnology and medicine. This on-campus course provides a strong foundation in experimental science, preparing graduates for global careers.
Mathematics
From accounting to zoology, wherever there is a need to quantify and analyse, there is an application of mathematics or its close ally, statistics. This Master of Science - Mathematics is offered by University of Otago.