Explore the origins and mechanics of life. Discover causes of disease and their cures. Solve the problems facing our agriculture and natural heritage. Understand the past. Create a better future. Master the world of genetics…
Study Genetics at Otago
NOTE: The Genetics office is on the move! From July 2018, we'll be in the Mellor Laboratories building, room G16
Studying Genetics at the University of Otago immerses you in a fast progressing science and takes you to the frontiers of science!
Explore our unique Genetics Teaching Programme and our exciting postgraduate opportunities.
For Director's office hours, course advice and help please visit the Contact information page
Research Genetics at Otago
The University of Otago is unrivalled as a genetics research location.
Our expertise reaches across science, health, technology and law, our infrastructure enables world-class research, and our unique and rich natural surrounds inspire novel research and insights. Thriving local agro-science, biotech, conservation and health communities create enterprise and research translation opportunities with global impact.
Outreach and resources
Public conversations about genetics are more important than ever. Genetics Otago educates communities, promotes discussion, and enables participation in science by our all important future scientists (which can be anyone!).
Read about our outreach programmes and New Zealand’s genetics landscape.
Genetics in New Zealand
Genetics is working in more places than you think. World leading researchers and businesses are benefiting New Zealand’s health, agriculture, conservation and heritage, within a regulatory framework designed to align this progress with New Zealand’s needs and ethics.
Genetics research at Otago
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Innovative Environmental DNA Research Earns Otago Researchers National Science Challenge Grant
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