Postgraduate study in Biological Sciences
What can you study in Biological Sciences?
Postgraduate study in Biological Sciences focuses on research. Due to the school’s strong links with industry, there may be opportunities to collaborate on research projects with other faculties, or companies such as AgResearch, the Department of Conservation and Crown Research Institutes.
You may pursue a wide range of disciplines, from biomedical, microbial and plant biotechnology to environmental, ecological and conservation science. Research interests open for exploration include:
- Biomedical and Applied Biology
Metabolism and Physiology, Applied Biochemistry, Genetics and Metagenomics, Cell Biology, Immunology, Stem Cell Biology, Neuroscience - Cellular, Molecular and Organismal Biology
Biochemistry, Plant Molecular Science, Microbiology, Genetics, Structural Biology, Mass Spectrometry - Ecology, Evolution and Behaviour
Ecology and Evolution, Behaviour, Conservation and Biosecurity, Ecophysiology, Systematics and Biodiversity
Structuring your postgraduate programme in Biological Sciences
Where can postgraduate study in Biological Sciences take you?
Postgraduate study in the Biological Sciences prepares you for a career in biodiversity, biosecurity and biotechnology.
Jobs related to Biological Sciences
- Biotechnologist
- Higher education lecturer
- Marine biologist
- Microbiologist
- Nanotechnologist
- Nature conservation officer
- Pharmacologist
- Physician associate
- Research scientist (life sciences)
- Research scientist (medical)
- Secondary school teacher
- Soil scientist
- Zoologist
Scholarships and awards
Each year we award scholarships and prizes to thousands of students.
Find out about the scholarships you may be eligible for, search available scholarships or begin an application by visiting Scholarships and awards.
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