Postgraduate Certificate in Science in Biotechnology in Christchurch New Zealand | University of Canterbury

University of Canterbury | Christchurch New Zealand
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Qualification
Postgraduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD 21,500
(c. USD12,536.65)
Attendance
Full-time

Biotechnology holds significance at both national and global levels. It examines and advances understanding of biochemical, molecular, ecological, and evolutionary mechanisms. The techniques of biotechnology are utilized in studies supporting biodiversity and biosecurity across New Zealand.

Research in biotechnology focuses on creating technologies with both economic benefits and environmental impacts. According to OECD projections, biotechnology will play a pivotal role in the world economy by 2030, driven by innovations from higher education research sectors. This growing discipline offers numerous career prospects in academic institutions, private enterprises, government bodies, Crown Research Institutes, and environmental, agricultural, and forestry ministries.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

You will need to have a Bachelor of Science, or equivalent, or be otherwise qualified for entry to the postgraduate study in your chosen subject as specified in the Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Science or the Regulations for the Bachelor of Science with Honours. You may be required to first complete a preparatory programme in this case.

IELTS: An average score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in reading, writing, listening and speaking
TOEFL iBT :Total minimum score of 90, minimum score of 19 in reading, writing and listening

Tuition NZD 21,500

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