These are mandatory and all come with course.
The Bachelor of Science (BSc) at the University of Otago is a three-year undergraduate degree that enables students to develop their interests in a science subject (science major) and related subjects.
In addition, students have the flexibility to combine their major subject with other science subjects, as well as topics from different disciplines across the University.
It's all about connections.
Ecology is the study of how plants, animals and other organisms interact with each other and with their environment.
Students will learn about species, populations, and communities in a wide range of habitats from alpine to marine, semi-arid grasslands to cloud- and rainforests.
Ecology is a multidisciplinary subject that links departments across the University: Botany, Geography, Geology, Information Science, Marine Science, Maths, Philosophy, Statistics, Surveying, and Zoology.
This Programme at Otago is organized to allow you to build pathways as you discover your interests – for example:
Animal and plant ecophysiology, freshwater ecology, marine ecology, plant ecology, molecular and evolutionary ecology, as well as paleoecology, plant-animal interactions and information systems.
Why study Ecology?
Global citizens need to understand our planet's ecology. Ecological information can help us improve our environment, manage natural resources, protect biodiversity, and enhance human health.
There are few places equal to Otago when it comes to studying Ecology – the marine inlets, mountains, national parks (Fiordland, Mt Aspiring), and World Heritage Sites (Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand), on Otago’s doorstep, provide unique and diverse outdoor laboratories in which to work.
Ecology provides broad and transferable training through various subjects relating to plants, animals, and the environment.
The university degree programme allows you to maintain a high level of flexibility, allowing your interests to evolve.
This means you can keep your career options open because you are not required to specialize too early.
Ecological researchers are active at Otago, so the university students are taught to be experienced people at the front lines of research in Ecology, evolution, conservation and biodiversity, as well as by researchers from overseas – so come and learn from the best!
$58,476
Cost of living | 1 person | $4,140 |
Accommodation | 1 bed room | $18,696 |
Tuition | 1 person | $39,780 |
TOEFL iBT Home Edition is currently accepted for applications for intakes commencing semester 2 2022 and 2023 intakes.
Pearson Test of English Academic Online is currently accepted for applications for intakes commencing in semester 2 2022 and 2023 intakes.
The University of Otago Language Centre English for Otago programme offers a pathway for Undergraduate and Postgraduate students to meet the English language requirements.
If you are not sitting the English for Otago entrance exam, these are the entrance requirements:
Course | Test | Entrance requirement |
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Undergraduate programme | IELTS | 5.5 (no band below 5.0) |
IELTS Online | 5.5 (no band below 5.0) | |
TOEFL iBT | 70 (writing 15) TOEFL iBT Home Edition is currently accepted for applications for intakes commencing semester 2 2022 and 2023 intakes. | |
Pearson Test of English (Academic) | PTE (Academic) score of 42 with no band score lower than 36. Pearson Test of English Academic Online is currently accepted for applications for intakes commencing in semester 2 2022 and 2023 intakes. |
Undergraduate entrance requirements
The university recognizes many other qualifications as equivalent to the New Zealand qualification for entrance.
To check if the university recognizes your previous studies, determine the country where you gained the qualification. Countries entrance requirements example:
China entrance requirements:
Senior High School graduation and one year of successful study at a recognized institution of university standing;
Or Senior High School graduation and completion of a diploma with high passing grades at a recognized institute or university.
Students with the requisite scores in Gaokao may be given direct entry to bachelor degree programme.
India entrance requirements:
Minimum overall average of 75% in the All India Senior School Examination (CBSE) or Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE) with a minimum of 70% in English.
The scores are calculated on the best four academic subjects excluding local languages and non-academic subjects.
Iran entrance requirements:
One year of successful study at a recognized institution of university standing, or successful completion of a University of Otago Foundation Year programme or equivalent.
The university also accepts the following international qualifications:
A broad background in science is advantageous but we may accept students without these subjects to our 100-level programme.
Study in your chosen subject area and gain a university entrance qualification
The University of Otago Pathway programme offers a university entrance qualification within two 13-week semesters for domestic and international students. It is called the Foundation Studies Certificate (FSC).
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