Explore biology at a school ranked top in New Zealand for its research quality.
Our world-class staff can introduce you to biomedical science, biotechnology, conservation biology, evolutionary genetics, marine biology, New Zealand’s endangered species, reproductive biology and more.
You will also be exposed to opportunities to engage in ground-breaking international research and discovery.
Our programmes span the full range of contemporary biology, from biochemistry, biotechnology, molecular biology, genetics, and biomedical sciences to ecology, marine biology, systematics, and natural history.
Our commitment to teaching is underpinned by first-hand research experience in all areas of our degree programmes. This relationship between teaching and research provides real context for the study of biology and ensures our taught curriculum is kept fresh and up to date.
Featured in the video above are Dr Kevin (K.C.) Burns at Otari Wilton’s Bush, Dr Paul Teesdale-Spittle in the Chemical Genetics Lab and Alejandra Perea-Blázquez at WUCEL (Wellington University Coastal Ecology Lab).
Our laboratory and office facilities are world class. Our marine lab, WUCEL, is situated on Wellington’s south coast and won architectural design and construction awards. We have two research vessels associated with the lab for oceanographic and inshore marine research.
Two applied research centres are supported by the School – the Centre for Biodiscovery and the Centre for Biodiversity and Ecological Restoration.
Study Biology
The School of Biological Sciences offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that encapsulate all aspects of contemporary biology.
Subjects
View the list of subjects taught by the School of Biological Sciences.
Undergraduate study
There are two undergraduate degrees offered by the School of Biological Sciences: a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Biomedical Science.
Postgraduate study
There are a range of postgraduate programmes offered by the School of Biological Sciences, ranging from certificates and diplomas to PhD programmes
Masters by coursework in Conservation
Wellington’s university offers two Masters by coursework programmes in conservation
Awards and scholarships
View the range of scholarships offered by Victoria University of Wellington and find out which ones you are eligible for.
Current Postgraduates
Our current postgraduate students in the School of Biological Sciences
Handbooks and course lists
Download the School of Biological Sciences undergraduate and postgraduate course lists.
Student and alumni profiles
Find out what studying in our School is like—read what our current and past students have to say about their experiences.
Courses offered
View the full range of courses taught in the School of Biological Sciences, by subject area.
Biological Sciences
A full list of Biological Sciences courses currently offered at Victoria.
Biomedical Sciences
A full list of Biomedical Sciences courses currently offered at Victoria.
Biotechnology
A full list of Biotechnology courses currently offered at Victoria.
Cell and Molecular Bioscience
A full list of Cell and Molecular Bioscience courses currently offered at Victoria.
Conservation Biology
A full list of Conservation Biology courses currently offered at Victoria.
Ecological Restoration
A full list of Ecological Restoration courses currently offered at Victoria.
Ecology and Biodiversity
A full list of Ecology and Biodiversity courses currently offered at Victoria
Marine Biology
A full list of Marine Biology courses currently offered at Victoria.
Marine Conservation
A full list of Marine Conservation courses currently offered at Victoria.
Microbiology
A full list of Microbiology courses currently offered at Victoria.
Clinical Research
A full list of Clinical Research courses currently offered at Victoria.