Kauri and the community
A University-led education and outreach project called Te Kura O Te Kauri has spent the last month aiming to inspire over 1000 students, teachers, family and community members to become guardians of their kauri forests.
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.
Te Toki a Rata—Biology's newest building
Our brand new teaching and research facilities opening for Trimester One in 2018.
Biological Sciences
Biological Science is the study of how living organisms work. Learn to apply this knowledge of living things to make life better for humans, and help the environment.
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- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Cell and Molecular Bioscience
- Molecular Microbiology
Biomedical Sciences
Biomedical science is about innovative research into human health. Be at the forefront of discovery—from researching genetics and reproduction, to understanding the cellular and molecular structure of a disease, to searching for a cure.
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- Biomedical Science
- Clinical Immunology
- Clinical Research
- Drug Discovery and Development
- Human Genetics
- Molecular Pathology
- Molecular Pharmacology and Medicinal Chemistry
Ecology and Marine Biology
Take your passion for the natural world to the next level. Explore topics in ecology, marine biology and conservation biology and learn about the vast diversity of plants, animals and micro-organisms that live on earth.
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- Conservation Biology
- Ecological Restoration
- Ecology and Biodiversity
- Marine Biology
- Marine Conservation
Centre for Biodiscovery
The Centre for Biodiscovery’s mission is to enhance health and wellbeing through discovery and application of nature-inspired products and processes.
Biodiversity and Restoration Ecology
The Centre for Biodiversity and Restoration Ecology focuses on the restoration of depleted species and communities in ecosystems impacted by human activity.
Coastal Ecology Laboratory
The Victoria University Coastal Ecology Laboratory in Wellington’s Island Bay supports the School of Biological Sciences’ coastal ecology research.
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Secret lives of rats
Most of us would go out of our way to avoid rats, but Victoria University of Wellington Master’s student Henry Mackenzie is closely tracking urban rats as they move round Wellington.
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New study sheds light on effectiveness of cholesterol medication in individuals
A study by a team of Victoria University of Wellington scientists spotlights the role of gene networks in how people respond to one of the world’s most prescribed medications.