Understanding plant form and function.
This multidisciplinary course encompasses plant physiology, plant biochemistry and plant molecular biology. It brings together the expertise of plant scientists in the Botany and Biochemistry departments and aims to produce graduates with a knowledge of the structure and function of the whole plant and the ability to apply modern molecular and biochemical techniques to the manipulation of plants of agronomic importance.
Qualifications
Explore your study options further. Refer to enrolment information found on the following qualification pages.
- Bachelor of Arts and Science (BASc)
- Bachelor of Commerce and Science (BComSc)
- Bachelor of Science (BSc)
- Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc(Hons))
- Diploma for Graduates (DipGrad)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Science (PGCertAppSc)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Science (PGDipAppSc)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci)
- Master of Applied Science (MAppSc)
- Master of Science (MSc)
Programme requirements
Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Plant Biotechnology
| Level | Papers | Points |
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| 100-level | BIOL 123 Plants: How They Shape the World At least one of: | 18 18 |
| 200-level | BTNY 201 Plant Functional Biology and Biotechnology At least three 200-level BIOC, BTNY or GENE papers | 18 54 |
| 300-level | PLBI 301 Applied Plant Science PLBI 302 Plants for the Future At least two approved 300-level BIOC, BTNY or GENE papers | 18 18 36 |
| Plus | 180 further points; must include 36 points at 200-level or above. Up to 90 points may be taken from outside Science Note: Prerequisite for BIOC 192 is CHEM 191. | 180 |
| Total | 360 |
Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc(Hons)) in Plant Biotechnology
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Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci) in Plant Biotechnology
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Master of Applied Science (MAppSc) in Plant Biotechnology
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Master of Science (MSc) in Plant Biotechnology
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Minor subject requirements
Plant Biotechnology as a minor subject for a BA, MusB, BPA, BTheol, BSc, BAppSc, BCom, BEntr, BHealSc, BACom, BASc or BComSc degree
Available as a minor subject for a Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Music (MusB), Bachelor of Performing Arts (BPA), Bachelor of Theology (BTheol), Bachelor of Science (BSc), Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc), Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Bachelor of Entrepreneurship (BEntr), Bachelor of Health Science (BHealSc), Bachelor of Arts and Commerce (BACom), Bachelor of Arts and Science (BASc) or Bachelor of Commerce and Science (BComSc) degree
| Level | Papers | Points |
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| 100-level | BIOL 123 Plants: How They Shape the World | 18 |
| 200-level | BTNY 201 Plant Functional Biology and Biotechnology Two 200-level BIOC, BTNY or GENE papers | 18 36 |
| 300-level | PLBI 301 Applied Plant Science or PLBI 302 Plants for the Future | 18 |
| Total | 90 |
Papers
| Paper code | Year | Title | Points | Teaching period |
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| PLBI301 | 2023 | Applied Plant Science | 18 points | Semester 1 |
| PLBI302 | 2023 | Plants for the Future | 18 points | Semester 2 |
| PLBI351 | 2023 | Research Perspectives in Plant Biotechnology | 18 points | Full Year |
| PLBI401 | 2023 | Frontiers in Plant Biotechnology | 20 points | Full Year, 1st Non standard period |
| PLBI480 | 2023 | Research Project | 40 points | Full Year |
| PLBI490 | 2023 | Dissertation | 60 points | Full Year |
| PLBI495 | 2023 | Master's Thesis Preparation | 40 points | Full Year, 1st Non standard period |
Key information for students
Contact us
Email plant.biotechnology@otago.ac.nz
Web otago.ac.nz/plant-biotechnology
