University of Waikato

Course Details

Doctor of philosophy in biological sciences

Course Description

As a Biological Sciences student at the University of Waikato you will benefit from our practical and innovative approach to teaching, as well as one-on-one time with world-renowned researchers. Whether you enjoy solving problems in a laboratory or working outdoors, our Biological Sciences programme will provide you with the ultimate learning environment. Surrounded by lakes, rivers, intriguing ecosystems, and many important biological industries, the University of Waikato is uniquely placed in the heart of New Zealand’s North Island. Biological Sciences incorporates the traditional biological disciplines of botany, microbiology and zoology with the interdisciplinary subjects of biochemistry, physiology, genetics and ecology.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
4year

Career outcomes

Career Opportunities Agricultural Researcher Biosecurity Officer Environmental Microbiologist Conservation Officer Fisheries Scientist Forensic Technician Geneticist Marine Biologist Medical Sciences Technician Plant Physiologist

Doctor of philosophy in biological sciences University of Waikato