Explore biology at a school ranked top in New Zealand for its research quality.
Our world-class staff can introduce you to biomedical science, biotechnology, conservation biology, evolutionary genetics, marine biology, New Zealand’s endangered species, reproductive biology, and more.
You will also be exposed to opportunities to engage in ground-breaking international research and discovery.
Bachelor of Science
Build scientific knowledge and practical skills while studying Biology, Biotechnology, Ecology & Biodiversity, Marine Biology, and Cell and Molecular Bioscience.
Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Explore human health and disease in the BBmedSc, with majors in Human Genetics, Molecular Pathology, Molecular Pharmacology & Medical Chemistry.
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Explore undergraduate study
Follow your interests, discover new possibilities, and shape your future with a bachelor’s degree. Build scientific knowledge and practical skills while studying Biology, Biotechnology, Ecology & Biodiversity, Marine Biology, and Cell and Molecular Bioscience.
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Explore postgraduate study
Build on your bachelor's degree, advance your career, change direction, or pursue a passion with postgraduate study. The School of Biological Sciences offers an outstanding postgraduate programme with many options to suit students’ needs.
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Centre for Biodiscovery
The Centre for Biodiscovery’s mission is to enhance health and wellbeing through discovery and application of nature-inspired products and processes.
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Biodiversity and Restoration Ecology
The Centre for Biodiversity and Restoration Ecology focuses on the restoration of depleted species and communities in ecosystems impacted by human activity.
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Coastal Ecology Laboratory
The Wellington University Coastal Ecology Laboratory in Wellington’s Island Bay supports the School of Biological Sciences’ coastal ecology research.