Key information
- Duration: Full-time, 36 months
- Start dates & application deadlines: You can apply for and start this programme anytime. Apply by 1 March, 1 July or 1 November, and start studying once you have a final Offer of Place.
- TOEFL iBT: 90. TOEFL iBT is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.
- PTE Academic: 58. PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90.
- IELTS: 6.5. The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).
Overview
Take a closer look at the exciting possibilities in PhD in Biotechnology at Victoria University of Wellington. Get a deeper understanding of its practical applications and use your passion for science to find new ways to help make life better.
Key facts
- At Wellington's School of Biological Sciences you'll find out how to use living organisms or components like proteins, enzymes or genes to create or improve commercial products.
- Explore the business aspects of biotechnology development, get experience in practical research, and develop your skills in designing and performing hands-on experiments.
Programme Structure
Courses include
- Focus on a specialised area of interest in your self-directed study course or your thesis. Find new applications for micro-organisms like bacteria, fungi, yeast and their enzymes.
- Discover new uses for living organisms and their components to help us improve crops, re-create an ecological balance, create new biofuels or develop new medicines.
- Get the opportunity to work closely with top researchers and make an original contribution to knowledge in the field.
- You'll undertake real, meaningful research under the supervision of experienced scientists—further developing your research skills and your ability to effectively communicate your findings.
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. TOEFL iBT is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.
- PTE Academic: 58. PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90.
- IELTS: 6.5. The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).
General 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.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Additional Details: International fee: TBC
Living costs
Wellington, New Zealand: 828-1,903 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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