Postgraduate Study
When you undertake a postgraduate qualification in genetics, you can carry out the research component in any of the six departments that participate in teaching the undergraduate degree - Biochemistry, Botany, Microbiology and Immunology, Pathology, Women's and Children's Health and Zoology. There may also be opportunities to be placed with other departments or, in conjunction with one of the above departments, outside research organisations.
Your first line of enquiry is to contact the Programme Director Professor Iain Lamont to discuss your areas of interest. Most staff offer projects suitable for Masters' or PhD students. When looking for a potential supervisor, you can search the research interests of staff members and see where they coincide with your own.
Students coming from outside the University of Otago must contact Professor Ian Lamont to discuss the suitability of their academic background.
The University of Otago, Christchurch also offer genetics research and training opportunities by way of summer studentships for the Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (BBiomedSci) programme and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Postgraduate Degrees
Master of Science (MSc) in Genetics
Diplomas
Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci) in Genetics
Diploma for Graduates (DipGrad)
Further information
Further information for postgraduate students and about postgraduate study is available elsewhere on the University website.