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6 Master's degrees in Molecular Sciences in New Zealand
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.
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.
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.

Cellular and Molecular Biology
Molecular Biology is the field of biology that studies the structure and function of genes at a molecular level. The study of chromosomes and gene expression of an organism can give insight into heredity, genetic variation, and mutations. The Cellular and Molecular Biology programme is offered at University of Canterbury.
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.
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.