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.
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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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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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.
Find out moreThe Centre for Biodiscovery’s mission is to enhance health and wellbeing through discovery and application of nature-inspired products and processes.
The Centre for Biodiversity and Restoration Ecology focuses on the restoration of depleted species and communities in ecosystems impacted by human activity.
The Wellington University Coastal Ecology Laboratory in Wellington’s Island Bay supports the School of Biological Sciences’ coastal ecology research.
The 2020 Biennial Zonta Science Award will support a Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington researcher to get an international perspective on her research on traditional Pasifika medicine.
Do any of the monarch butterflies in your garden have crumpled and deformed wings? Are they unable to fly and just fall to the ground? Do the pupae (chrysalis) have black spots? If so, they may have a parasite called Ophryocystis elektroscirrha (or OE) that is only found in monarch butterflies.Professor Phil Lester is researching how common this parasite is amongst monarch butterflies in New Zealand, and he is looking for citizen scientists to help him.
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.
