Studying Genetics at Otago

Welcome! Genetics is a rapidly progressing science and a central theme of modern biology and an indispensable component of most biological research.

The Genetics Programme at the University of Otago is taught on an interdepartmental basis, drawing together the Departments of Biochemistry, Botany, Microbiology and Immunology, Women's and Children's Health, Pathology and Zoology. This structure allows staff and students to interact and share ideas across a far broader sphere than would be possible in any one department, with the additional benefit of being able to draw upon the cutting-edge, multi-departmental genetics research that is conducted at Otago.

If you have an interest in genetics, there are a large number of papers to choose from – all aspects of modern genetics are covered in our Programme.

Check out the options we offer and if you would like more information, please email us at genetics@otago.ac.nz.

Iain Lamont
Director of the Genetics Teaching Programme