36 months
Duration
46909 NZD/year
11023 NZD/year
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About

The Centre for Bioengineering and Nanomedicine at the University of Otago performs cutting‑edge research.

Overview

It also gives postgraduate students and industry the opportunity to conduct bioengineering and nanomedicine research with world‑class scientists.

Features 

  • Our vision is to be an interdisciplinary, pure and applied research‑led centre with an international reputation for excellence.
  • A Bioengineering PhD degree at University of Otago within the Centre can be highly rewarding as the projects involve applying basic science to real problems. PhD students can either enroll at the University of Otago or a collaborating institution. 

Programme Structure

Research profile

  • The Centre for Bioengineering and Nanomedicine is at the forefront of research into biomaterials, molecular and biomedical imaging, point-of-care technologies, and regenerative medicine.
  • We have diverse strengths across physical, engineering, and biomedical sciences that enable excellence in research.

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details

Applications can be submitted year-round, with support from a supervisor.

Delivered

On Campus

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

  • Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
  • Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
  • Liability
  • Home contents and baggage
  • Accidents
  • Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • a Bachelor’s degree with first or upper second class Honours (with an average grade in Honours papers at or equivalent to at least B+ at the University of Otago) or equivalent (including a research component with an average grade at or equivalent to at least B+ at the University of Otago); or
  • a Master’s degree (with an average grade at or equivalent to at least B+ at the University of Otago) (including an appropriate research component worth at least a quarter of a year's workload (0.25 EFTS), with a grade at or equivalent to at least B+ at the University of Otago); or
  • appropriate research experience; and
  • for candidates including a nominated creative component for assessment, demonstrated advanced training or experience in a relevant creative practice.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    46909 NZD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 46909 NZD per year during 36 months.
  • National

    11023 NZD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 11023 NZD per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Dunedin

1000 - 2300 NZD /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Bioengineering.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
University of Otago China Scholarship Council Doctoral Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

University of Otago
Dunedin, New Zealand
Provided by university
Grant
33624 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr Sulaiman Daud 125th Jubilee Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

University of Otago
Dunedin, New Zealand
Provided by university
Grant
33624 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
University of Otago Special Health Research Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

University of Otago
Dunedin, New Zealand
Provided by university
Grant
33624 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
University of Otago Pacific Islands Doctoral Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

University of Otago
Dunedin, New Zealand
Provided by university
Grant
33624 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
University of Otago City of Literature PhD Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

University of Otago
Dunedin, New Zealand
Provided by university
Grant
33624 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
University of Otago Doctoral Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

University of Otago
Dunedin, New Zealand
Provided by university
Grant
1000 NZD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Diane Campbell-Hunt Memorial Award
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

University of Otago
Dunedin, New Zealand
Provided by university
Grant
32544 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
University of Otago Doctoral Scholarships
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

University of Otago
Dunedin, New Zealand
Provided by university
Grant
3000 NZD
Deadline
31 Mar 2025
The U3A Dunedin 150th Postgraduate Award
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

University of Otago
Dunedin, New Zealand
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Admit Lab
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Essay Writing Contest from EduLegit
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Edulegit
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2025
PlagiarismSearch 2025 Essay Contest
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Voice Talent Online
Location not available

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