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Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc) majoring in Molecular Biotechnology
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc) majoring in Molecular Biotechnology

Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc) majoring in Molecular Biotechnology

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  • Level:3-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

We also accept the following International qualifications:

  • International Baccalaureate: IB Diploma with a minimum of 24 points.
  • Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) GCE Advanced Levels: minimum Numerical Score of 8.
    • The numerical scores are normally calculated on the best three A-Level principal subjects (excluding the General Paper) taken at one sitting, or two A-Level passes with two A-Level Subsidiary passes at one sitting.
      • (i) Scores for the Advanced levels are calculated on the basis that: A = 5, B = 4, C = 3, D = 2, E = 1
      • (ii) Scores for the Advanced Subsidiary level results are calculated on the basis that: A = 2.5, B = 2, C = 1.5, D = 1, E = 0.5
  • Satisfactory completion of one year's study at an approved tertiary institution.

English Requirements

  • IELTS: IELTS score of 6.0 in the academic module (with no individual band below 5.5), or
  • Internet-based TOEFL: Score of 80 (writing 20)
  • The University of Otago TOEFL institution code is: 9483
  • (Please note we do not accept MyBest TOEFL scores), or
  • Paper-based TOEFL: Score of 550 (TWE 4.5)
  • The University of Otago TOEFL institution code is: 9483

Course Information

Molecular Biotechnology is about the application of biological science at the molecular level. It is a fundamental component of modern biology, and is central to the production of biomedical products such as insulin for diabetics. It is one of the most exciting and fast-growing fields of science.

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100-level,

  • BIOC 192  Foundations of Biochemistry

  • CELS 191  Cell and Molecular Biology

  • CHEM 191  The Chemical Basis of Biology and HUman Health

  • HUBS 191  Human Body Systems 1, 18

200-level,

  • BIOC 221  Molecular Biology

  • GENE 221  Molecular and Microbial Genetics

  • MICR 221  Microbes to Medicine

  • At least two of BIOC 222, BIOC 223, BTNY 201, GENE 222, GENE 223, MICR 222, MICR 223, 18

300-level,

  • MICR 336  Applied and Environmental Microbiology

  • At least three of BIOC 351, BIOC 352, GENE 313, GENE 314, GENE 315, MICR 335, MICR 337, PLBI 301, PLBI 302, 18

  • , 126 further points, including either requirements for an approved minor or approved second major subject or other approved papers, 126

  • Total, , 360

Bachelor of Applied Science with Honours (BAppSc(Hons)) in Molecular Biotechnology

  • Papers

  • One of:

    • BIOC 490  Dissertation

    • GENE 490  Dissertation

    • MICR 490  Dissertation

    • PLBI 490  Dissertation

Three 400-level 

  • BIOC, GENE, MICR, PLBI papers

Master of Applied Science (MAppSc) in Molecular Biotechnology

  • 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

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