As a PGDipBioEnt student, you’ll gain skills in the financial, marketing and legal aspects of science to prepare you for a wide range of job opportunities in science and business enterprises.
As a graduate, you could bring a competitive edge to an existing company, or be the key to a successful science start-up.
The programme also offers plenty of networking opportunities for students to meet practitioners and leaders from industry and business.
The full-time programme is completed in one year, and the part-time programme may be completed over a maximum of four years.
Students must complete 120 points from the following courses:
*Subject to approval
You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.
Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.
Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science (Hons), Bachelor of Engineering (Hons), Bachelor of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Technology
You must have completed one of the following with a GPA of 6.0:
If you wish to apply for the programme you should email the Programme Director to arrange an initial interview: director@bioscienterprise.ac.nz.
All shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as part of the assessment process. Typically interviews are scheduled in November. Successful applicants are advised in December/January. International applicants may be offered an interview up until February.
Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.
An undergraduate degree
No bands less than 6.0
You must have completed an undergraduate degree in science, engineering or technology at a recognised university (or similar institution) with a GPE of 6.0. Your degree must have been in one of the following areas: biological or biomedical sciences, bioinformatics, food science, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology or physiology.
If you wish to apply for the programme you should email the Programme Director to arrange an initial interview: director@bioscienterprise.ac.nz.
Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $7.06 per point, estimated at $847.20 for full-time study (120 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.
*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.
Find out about the scholarships you may be eligible for.
Are you a New Zealand citizen or resident? You could be eligible for a student loan or allowance.
Get an idea of how much accommodation and general living in Auckland will cost.
Please note: We will consider late applications if places are still available. International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.
Here are the start dates for the programme.
| Semester One | Starts – 4 March |
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| Ends – 1 July |
| Semester One | Starts – 2 March |
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| Ends – 29 June |
See important dates for the academic year, including orientation, enrolment, study breaks, exams, and graduation.
Graduates of the PGDipBioEnt can look forward to opportunities in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, reagent or device companies; the food and beverage industry; technology transfer offices in universities; Crown Research Institutes; business development, finance and investment firms; and Government agencies.
Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.
For more information about careers and our industry networks, head to the Institute for Innovation in Biotechnology (IIB) website.
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