Wellington,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD - Cell and Molecular Bioscience in Wellington New Zealand | Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University of Wellington
|
Wellington New Zealand
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
10,220
(c. USD5,967.79)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program centers on conducting novel, extended research under the guidance of a faculty mentor. This advanced degree allows you to pioneer discoveries, tackle pressing global challenges, push your limits, and cultivate both specialized and adaptable skills. Elevate your understanding of life's mechanisms—join the vanguard of scientific progress and exploration through the School of Biological Sciences. Delve deeper into chemical and biological realms as you investigate molecular-level life processes and cellular functions. Study clinical analysis techniques, therapeutic biochemistry, and pharmacological principles. Investigate contemporary research in genetics, genomic studies, gene expression control, and microbial molecular biology. Analyze cell architecture, operations, and dynamics while exploring breakthroughs in physiology and pharmacology. Concentrate on a specialized topic through independent study or your dissertation work. By designing and executing your own experiments, you'll refine sophisticated research methodologies, analytical techniques, and enhance your capacity to effectively present scientific discoveries.
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