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Biological Sciences degrees in New Zealand

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Study a Biological Sciences degree in New Zealand in 2025

Biological sciences is an academic discipline that broadly covers any subject that studies living organisms and the science of ‘life’. This can include, but is not limited to, biology, zoology, genetics, plant science, and microbiology. As a student of biological sciences, you may look at things such as the interactions between animals, and how genes are expressed, among other things.

Graduates of a degree in biological sciences have a wide range of career options available to them. These include biochemist, laboratory technician, natural scientist, biological sciences teacher, and conservation biologist, as well as many other paths.

Your degree will be delivered in a mixture of modes. These will include lectures and seminars, as well as practical laboratory sessions. Depending on your course, you may also have the opportunity to take part in a work placement. Modules you study could include:

  • Biochemistry
  • Ecology
  • Plant Science
  • Cell Science
  • Marine Biology

Study in New Zealand

New Zealand would be an excellent choice for any international student looking to study abroad. With a diverse and extremely friendly population, students from all over the world would feel welcomed, and find it easy to integrate into their local student community. New Zealand's higher education system has a reputation for encouraging students to think for themselves and participate in cutting edge research projects. As an international student in New Zealand, you will have access to 8 highly ranked universities, all ranked in the top 500 of the QS World University rankings.

See our detailed guide to studying in New Zealand for international students.

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