Overview

The Biological Sciences degree from University of Auckland opens up a wide range of career opportunities. If you have been away from study for a while, the GradDipSci provides an opportunity to learn about new developments in your field of expertise.

The scope of Biological Sciences (Biology) is extensive. It covers the structure and function of all living organisms, their relationships and evolutionary origins. It also looks at their interactions, and the physical and chemical worlds around them.

The biological sciences have never been more important for preserving New Zealand’s economic prosperity and the natural biodiversity of our islands in the face of global threats such as climate change and population growth.

Career opportunities:

The graduates find employment in government, industries, Crown Research Institutes and the private sector. Areas of work include:

Biomedicine, biomedical research
Biotechnology, food, brewing, dairy and pharmaceutical industries
Conservation, plant protection and quarantine
Education, environmental resource management and planning
Marine biology, ecology, aquaculture and fisheries
Parks, zoo and nursery management

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biomedicine
Biotechnology
Ecology
Evolutionary biology
Genetics
Marine, freshwater and animal biology
Microbiology
Molecular biology
Plant sciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-08 00:00:00
Starting 2027-07-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-08 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

80

OR

4

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

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80

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4

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50

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

You must have completed an undergraduate degree at a recognised university (or similar institution) and passed first-year courses in your intended specialisation.
A GPA/GPE of at least 3.0 is strongly recommended.

You will need to provide evidence of your English proficiency if you are:

An international applicant whose first language is not English
A domestic applicant under 20 years of age whose first language is not English

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

47221 NZD / year

≈ 47221 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

7616 NZD / year

≈ 7616 NZD / year

Additional Details

Domestic students

NZ$7,616.40 – $11,545.20

International students

NZ$47,221 – $55,484

Living costs

Auckland

New Zealand

1400 - 2200 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Career opportunities:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Auckland

Funding

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