Biotechnology pathway
If you’re on this pathway you’ll study the commercial development of new knowledge and discovery in the biosciences.

We offer Biotechnology as a dedicated pathway within the Biological Sciences major. This means that you’ll study a Bachelor of Science majoring in Biological Sciences, and you can choose to take a group of courses with a focus on Biotechnology.
In the Biotechnology pathway you can study some of the following topics:
- Biochemistry
- Fermentation technology
- Genetics
- Immunology
- Innovation and entrepreneurship
- Medical technology
- Microbiology
- The social, legal and ethical place of biotechnology in society
The Biotechnology pathway provides you with a strong foundation in biological sciences, biotechnology and entrepreneurship. The programme enables you to be taught by specialists from the Faculty of Science, the Business School and the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences.

You can study Biological Sciences as a major in the Bachelor of Science (BSc).
Biology lies at the core of New Zealand’s economic and natural environments. The biological sciences have never been more important for preserving our economic prosperity and the natural biodiversity of our islands in the face of global threats such as climate change and population growth.
Discovery in the biosciences has advanced at breathtaking speed, leading to a new generation of therapies in health and medicine, sustainable consumer-focused products in ag biotech industries, and novel strategies for the protection of fragile ecosystems.

The Biological Sciences major captures the transformational potential of modern bioscience across all areas, giving students an integrated knowledge base across the discipline, with training in the relevant skillsets for employment in this area while offering the opportunity for specialist study choices in niche areas.