Dunedin,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc - Physiology 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. USD27,189.72)
Attendance
Full-time
Grasping human physiology is fundamental to self-knowledge. Recognizing normal bodily functions is essential for identifying abnormalities that cause illness and for creating effective treatments. A university education in physiology provides excellent preparation for diverse career paths. Some graduates pursue advanced degrees to become researchers or academics, leading their own studies and teams. Others apply their physiology knowledge to roles like laboratory technicians, consultants for media productions, positions in medical tech firms, aerospace medicine research, sleep lab work, or pharmaceutical marketing. A Bachelor of Science (BSc) also opens doors to careers requiring higher education and can inspire entrepreneurship—from winemaking to sports retail. Additionally, a physiology degree serves as a foundation for health professions like audiology, dentistry, medical technology, medicine, pharmacy, and physiotherapy.
For degree completion through papers and a thesis, full-time study typically spans two to three years. Thesis-only candidates usually require one to two years of full-time study. Exceptions must be approved by 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