Dunedin,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc - Biochemistry in Dunedin New Zealand | University of Otago
University of Otago
|
Dunedin New Zealand
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Research)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
46,909
(c. USD27,181.42)
Attendance
Full-time
Biochemists utilize molecular techniques to explore the mysteries of life and death, transforming cells into biological production units, enhancing agricultural yields, deciphering how countless cells organize to create living beings, investigating aging processes, and uncovering disease origins like cancer. This dynamic molecular science examines living systems by analyzing biological molecules - their roles, interactions (both internally and with environmental factors), and environmental influences. Biochemistry drives innovation in molecular medicine and biotech sectors, with molecular medicine set to transform healthcare through advanced diagnostic tools, precision drug development, and targeted molecular therapies. Biotechnology promises enhanced food production, alternative energy solutions, and novel engineering materials.
Biochemistry professionals enjoy diverse career paths globally, with Otago graduates working across multiple sectors. Opportunities span research, innovation, forensic science, public health, computational biology, agricultural technology, intellectual property law, policy-making, scientific publishing, education, science journalism, business, and marketing. New Zealand's biotech sector offers roles in animal genetics, crop enhancement, viticulture, biodiversity conservation, pharmaceutical development, and commercial product innovation.
Degree candidates completing coursework and a thesis typically undertake two to three years of full-time study, while thesis-only candidates generally complete one to two years. Any variations require approval from the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences).
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences).
Every applicant must either
be a graduate with an average grade of at least B for the appropriate 300-level papers, or
have alternative qualifications or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences).
An applicant seeking admission to the thesis-only option of the programme (see regulation 2(c) below) on the basis of the degree of Bachelor of Science with Honours or the Postgraduate Diploma in Science or equivalent must have achieved a grade of at least B+ for the research report, thesis preparation, or dissertation requirement of the qualification concerned.
In considering an applicant's qualifications, regard will be had to the detail of the course of study followed to gain the qualification, as well as the applicant's performance in the programme.
IELTS (Academic) - Overall score of 6.5, no individual band below 6.0.
TOEFL iBT - Overall score of 90 and a writing score of 21.
Every applicant must either
be a graduate with an average grade of at least B for the appropriate 300-level papers, or
have alternative qualifications or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences).
An applicant seeking admission to the thesis-only option of the programme (see regulation 2(c) below) on the basis of the degree of Bachelor of Science with Honours or the Postgraduate Diploma in Science or equivalent must have achieved a grade of at least B+ for the research report, thesis preparation, or dissertation requirement of the qualification concerned.
In considering an applicant's qualifications, regard will be had to the detail of the course of study followed to gain the qualification, as well as the applicant's performance in the programme.
IELTS (Academic) - Overall score of 6.5, no individual band below 6.0.
TOEFL iBT - Overall score of 90 and a writing score of 21.
Tuition
NZD
46,909