Key information
- Duration: Full-time
36 months - Start dates & application deadlines: You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
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Overview
Take your knowledge further with advanced study of the sea. Gain an in-depth understanding of the complex world of PhD in Marine Biology at Victoria University of Wellington —from windswept coasts and sandy beaches to coral reefs and the depths of the ocean.
Key facts
- Tailor your studies towards your career goals—select from a range of courses offered by the School of Biological Sciences.
- You can choose to learn about the connections between ecosystems, the physiology of marine organisms or coping with global change.
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Programme Structure
Courses include
- You may also get the opportunity to work in the award-winning Wellington University Coastal Ecology Laboratory (WUCEL), an active research facility that supports research excellence in coastal ecology and marine biology.
- Located on Wellington's south coast, this purpose-built research lab overlooks the exposed rocky reef systems of the Taputeranga Marine Reserve.
- There are seawater laboratory facilities, a well-equipped research laboratory, a small fleet of research vessels and vehicles, and office space.
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: 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. Minimum score: 90. Schedule TOEFL®
- PTE Academic: 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. Minimum score: 58. Schedule a PTE test!
- IELTS: 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). Minimum score: 6.5
Other requirements
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.
- You may also be required to demonstrate your proficiency in English.
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Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Additional Details: International tuition: TBC
Living costs
Wellington, New Zealand: 834-1,918 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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