Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

Applications can be submitted year-round, with support from a supervisor.

Language

English

TOEFL iBT: 90

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dunedin, New Zealand

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering

Overview

It also gives postgraduate students and industry the opportunity to conduct bioengineering and nanomedicine research with world‑class scientists.

Features

Our vision is to be an interdisciplinary, pure and applied research‑led centre with an international reputation for excellence.
A Bioengineering PhD degree at University of Otago within the Centre can be highly rewarding as the projects involve applying basic science to real problems. PhD students can either enroll at the University of Otago or a collaborating institution.

Programme Structure

Research profile

The Centre for Bioengineering and Nanomedicine is at the forefront of research into biomaterials, molecular and biomedical imaging, point-of-care technologies, and regenerative medicine.
We have diverse strengths across physical, engineering, and biomedical sciences that enable excellence in research.

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL iBT: 90

Other requirements

General requirements

a Bachelor’s degree with first or upper second class Honours (with an average grade in Honours papers at or equivalent to at least B+ at the University of Otago) or equivalent (including a research component with an average grade at or equivalent to at least B+ at the University of Otago); or
a Master’s degree (with an average grade at or equivalent to at least B+ at the University of Otago) (including an appropriate research component worth at least a quarter of a year's workload (0.25 EFTS), with a grade at or equivalent to at least B+ at the University of Otago); or
appropriate research experience; and
for candidates including a nominated creative component for assessment, demonstrated advanced training or experience in a relevant creative practice.

Tuition Fees

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

International
International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees.
Non-residents: 41,344 AUD / year ≈ 51,224 NZD / year
Domestic
Tuition fee for the domestic students.
Citizens or residents: 9,996 AUD / year ≈ 12,385 NZD / year

Living costs

Dunedin, New Zealand

807-1,856 AUD / month

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

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