Overview

It covers topics from the breeding of crop plants using the most modern molecular techniques, through to modelling the effects of climate change on plants.

Why study Botany at University of Otago?

Botany is an exciting and challenging degree taught by a team of excellent plant scientists.

You will learn about important, topical issues such as biotechnology, genetic modification, ecosystem services, sustainability and the ecological impacts of environmental change.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Studying Botany at Otago will enable you to examine New Zealand’s unique flora on land and in the sea.

You will study its diversity and evolutionary history, as well as how this flora may be affected by changing climatic conditions, ocean acidification, and invasive organisms.

Botany courses will cover a wide range of topics from how photosynthetic organisms function, to understanding their role in ecosystem processes.

This will include the importance of plants in addressing some of the challenges and problems that face society in the 21st century.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

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

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dunedin, New Zealand

Disciplines

Botany

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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90

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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.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

51224 NZD / year

≈ 51224 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9765 NZD / year

≈ 9765 NZD / year

Living costs

Dunedin

New Zealand

1000 - 2300 NZD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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