Dunedin,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc - Pharmacology 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. USD27,185.88)
Attendance
Full-time
Pharmacology examines how drugs interact with living organisms, spanning from molecular mechanisms to clinical applications. Toxicology investigates the adverse effects of chemical substances. At Otago, toxicology programs explore both environmental and human health impacts, with special attention to pharmaceuticals and their development. These disciplines play a vital role in contemporary healthcare, driving innovations to address major health challenges including cancer, diabetes, neurological disorders, and cardiovascular conditions. Pharmacology forms the foundation for progress across biomedical research fields, while toxicology provides crucial insights into human-environment interactions in our evolving world.
Students pursuing the degree through coursework and a thesis typically complete a program equivalent to two to three years of full-time study. Those opting for thesis-only completion generally undertake one to two years of full-time equivalent study. Any variations to these durations 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