Master of Science (MSc) in Biochemistry 24 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Otago |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Main Subject Area

Biological SciencesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Biochemists use molecular approaches to understand the chemical processes and reactions within living organisms.

Biochemistry is key in many areas of research, including medicine, agriculture, and the environment: how cells can be turned into bio-factories, how to make improved crops, how trillions of cells assemble to form you, why you get old, what causes diseases like cancer, and so much more.


Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Biochemists use molecular approaches to understand the chemical processes and reactions within living organisms.

Biochemistry is key in many areas of research, including medicine, agriculture, and the environment: how cells can be turned into bio-factories, how to make improved crops, how trillions of cells assemble to form you, why you get old, what causes diseases like cancer, and so much more.


Admission Requirements

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  1. Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences).
  2. Every applicant must have been awarded the degree of Bachelor of Science majoring in the subject or subjects of study proposed with an average grade of at least B, or have an alternative qualification acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences).
  3. An applicant seeking admission to the thesis-only option of the programme (see regulation 2(c) below) must have been awarded the degree of Bachelor of Science with Honours or the Postgraduate Diploma in Science, including research report, thesis preparation, or dissertation with an average grade of at least B+.

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