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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Applied Science (MAppSc) in Molecular Biotechnology (Coursework)

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Applied Science (MAppSc) in Molecular Biotechnology (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $61,968 NZD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    1–1.5 years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    70 out of 100

Highlights
Project

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 31-October-2022 2022-10-31
Winter-July 30-April-2023 2023-04-30
Fall-February 31-October-2023 2023-10-31
Winter-July 30-April-2024 2024-04-30

Overview

Master of Applied Science (MAppSc) in Molecular Biotechnology

The Master of Applied Science (MAppSc) at the University of Otago is a 180-point, coursework postgraduate degree. A candidate would normally be a graduate but the degree is also open to those with other relevant qualifications.

The MAppSc is designed for students who wish to pursue an interdisciplinary program of study underpinned by science that delivers versatile skills relevant to multiple end-users. 

Optional paths are available that emphasize commercialization, workplace-based projects, or independent study.

The MAppSc can be completed in 12 months or stages, providing flexibility for recent graduates and those currently employed.

 

Working with the building blocks of life

Molecular Biotechnology is the application of biological science at the molecular level.

Time Magazine called the 21st century the “biotechnology century”, a claim based on the explosion of molecular technologies, and the impact these technologies are likely to have.

The number of new products being developed for human and animal health is growing exponentially, and this trend is set to continue.

Otago’s Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc) in Molecular Biotechnology provides you with a multidisciplinary mix of scientific knowledge – skills that will set you up to make the most of the commercial opportunities in this fast-growing industry or to focus on an interdisciplinary area of study.

Papers:

Six approved papers from: BIOC 461, BIOC 462, BIOC 463, BIOC 464, GENE 411, GENE 412, MICR 461, MICR 462, MICR 463, MICR 464, PLBI 401

One further approved paper at 400-level

  • One of:
    • APPS 597 Supervised Independent Study
    • APPS 598 Workplace-based Project

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$80,664

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $4,140
Accommodation 1 bed room $18,696
Tuition 1 person $61,968

Hourly wage

Min wage

21.20 NZD / 1 hour

in New Zealand every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Educational Credential Evaluators report (ECE) (If required)
  • Proof of your identity (Full name, date of birth, and nationality)
  • Certified/notarised copy (passport or birth certificate)
  • English Language Proficiency (If Available)

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

90
-
listening
21
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

PTE

58
50
listening
50
writing
50
speaking
50
reading

Cambridge

176
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

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 semesters 2 2022 and 2023 intakes.

 

Don’t meet the English language requirements?

The University of Otago Language Centre English for Otago program offers a pathway for Undergraduate and Postgraduate students to meet the English language requirements.

 

Entrance requirements if you are not sitting the English for Otago entrance exam

If you are not sitting the English for Otago entrance exam, these are the entrance requirements:

CourseTestEntrance requirement
Postgraduate programmeIELTS6.0 (no band below 5.5)
 IELTS Online6.0 (no band below 5.5)
 TOEFL iBT80 (writing 20)
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 50 with no band score lower than 42.
Pearson Test of English Academic Online is currently accepted for applications for intakes commencing in semester 2 2022 and 2023 intakes.

Study period

  • October 2022 intake: 15 weeks
  • February, July, and October 2023 intakes: 12 weeks

Academic background and requirement

 Bachelor’s degree or postgraduate diploma in the same subject with B grades (70%-74.9%) or,

have equivalent alternative qualifications or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences).

Career opportunities

  • Biochemist
  • Biotechnologist
  • Clinical Research Specialist
  • Epidemiologist

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