Wellington,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD - Biotechnology in Wellington New Zealand | Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University of Wellington
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Wellington New Zealand
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
10,220
(c. USD5,943.85)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program focuses on conducting innovative, long-term research under the guidance of a faculty advisor. This advanced degree allows you to pioneer discoveries, tackle pressing global challenges, push your limits, and cultivate both general and specialized abilities. Delve into the dynamic field of biotechnology to gain comprehensive insights into its real-world implementations and apply your scientific enthusiasm to develop life-enhancing solutions. Within the School of Biological Sciences, you'll learn to harness living systems or molecular elements such as proteins, enzymes, and genetic material to enhance or invent commercial offerings. Investigate the commercial dimensions of biotech innovation, gain hands-on laboratory experience, and refine your experimental design and execution capabilities. Concentrate on a specific research interest through independent study or your dissertation work. Uncover novel applications for microorganisms including bacteria, fungi, and yeast, or explore innovative ways to utilize biological systems and their constituents to advance agriculture, restore ecosystems, produce alternative energy sources, or create pharmaceutical breakthroughs. Collaborate with leading experts while making unique scholarly contributions to the discipline. You'll conduct substantive research projects supervised by seasoned scientists, simultaneously honing your investigative techniques and scholarly communication skills.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Research degree such as Honours or Master's by thesis from a New Zealand university with an average grade of B+ or higher, an approved international equivalent, or other approved evidence of adequate training and ability.
If you have a four-year Bachelor's degree graded in a four-point GPA system, you will need to have a GPA of at least 3.0 out of 4.0.
If you have a Bachelor's degree graded in the British system (including from India), you must have been awarded the degree with first or upper second-class Honours.
Either a Bachelor's degree with Honours or a Master's degree from a New Zealand university, with an overall GPA of no less than 6 (letter grade B+),
Or to be currently enrolled in a Master's thesis at the Victoria University of Wellington and meet the requirements for conversion to a PhD,
arrange references from two referees
upload a sample of your academic writing in English
prepare an overview of your intended research project.
IELTS (Academic): minimum overall score of 6.5 with no sub-score below 6.0
TOEFL: minimum score of 90 for the internet-based test with a minimum of 20 in writing
EAP: minimum final scores of 4,4,5,5
If you have a four-year Bachelor's degree graded in a four-point GPA system, you will need to have a GPA of at least 3.0 out of 4.0.
If you have a Bachelor's degree graded in the British system (including from India), you must have been awarded the degree with first or upper second-class Honours.
Either a Bachelor's degree with Honours or a Master's degree from a New Zealand university, with an overall GPA of no less than 6 (letter grade B+),
Or to be currently enrolled in a Master's thesis at the Victoria University of Wellington and meet the requirements for conversion to a PhD,
arrange references from two referees
upload a sample of your academic writing in English
prepare an overview of your intended research project.
IELTS (Academic): minimum overall score of 6.5 with no sub-score below 6.0
TOEFL: minimum score of 90 for the internet-based test with a minimum of 20 in writing
EAP: minimum final scores of 4,4,5,5
Tuition
NZD
10,220