Please note: The tuition fees listed in the table below are an estimate only and may not represent the actual cost of a programme of study. Students are liable for any fees payable over and above the estimated amount printed.
This page lists the fees for Sciences subjects. If you can't find the subject or programme you are looking for on this page please check the fees on the other subject pages, listed below.
- Fees for Health Sciences subjects
- Fees for Humanities subjects
- Fees for Otago Business School subjects
Key to symbols used in the table
~ Honours degree may be available, depending on the major.
* If completed in the minimum time, this programme has a workload higher than the normal equivalent full-time (EFT) course load (120 points).
** July commencement may be possible, although the duration of the qualification may be longer, or paper selection may be limited.
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| Qualification | Annual Fees 2023 (NZ$ per year) | Points | Duration (years) | Intake Semester(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science (BSc) ~ | 360 | 3 | ||
| Anatomy | 38,090 | S1, S2** | ||
| Biochemistry | 39,869 | S1, S2** | ||
| Botany | 39,324 | S1, S2** | ||
| Chemistry | 39,324 | S1, S2** | ||
| Computer Science | 39,235 | S1, S2** | ||
| Ecology | 39,780 | S1, S2** | ||
| Economics | 36,879 | S1, S2 | ||
| Energy Science and Technology | 39,235 | S1, S2** | ||
| Exercise and Sport Science | 40,558 | S1, S2** | ||
| Food Science | 39,002 | S1, S2** | ||
| Genetics | 39,002 | S1, S2** | ||
| Geography | 39,235 | S1, S2** | ||
| Geology | 40,558 | S1, S2** | ||
| Human Nutrition | 39,735 | S1, S2** | ||
| Information Science | 39,235 | S1, S2** | ||
| Land Planning and Development | 39,750 | S1, S2** | ||
| Marine Science | 39,780 | S1, S2** | ||
| Mathematics | 33,943 | S1, S2** | ||
| Microbiology | 39,413 | S1, S2** | ||
| Neuroscience | 39,869 | S1, S2** | ||
| Pharmacology | 39,413 | S1, S2** | ||
| Physics | 39,235 | S1, S2** | ||
| Physiology | 39,413 | S1, S2** | ||
| Plant Biotechnology | 38,546 | S1, S2** | ||
| Psychology | 38,001 | S1, S2** | ||
| Sport Development and Management | 39,844 | S1, S2** | ||
| Statistics | 32,620 | S1, S2** | ||
| Surveying Measurement | 39,750 | S1, S2** | ||
| Zoology | 39,780 | S1, S2** | ||
| Bachelor of Arts and Science (BASc) | 36,589 | 486 | 4 | S1, S2** |
| Bachelor of Commerce and Science (BComSc) | 39,023 | 486 | 4 | S1, S2** |
| Diploma for Graduates (DipGrad) | 126 | 1 | ||
| Any subject specified as a major subject for BAppSc, BSc | 32,620–40,558 | 126 | S1, S2 | |
| Information and Communications Technology | 39,887 | S1 | ||
| Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci) | 120 | 1 | ||
| Anatomy | 41,415 | S1 | ||
| Biochemistry | 41,415 | S1 | ||
| Botany | 40,952 | S1, S2** | ||
| Chemistry | 40,952 | S1 | ||
| Computer Science | 40,952 | S1, S2** | ||
| Consumer Food Science | 40,952 | S1, S2 | ||
| Ecology | 40,952 | S1, S2 | ||
| Economics | 35,527 | S1, S2 | ||
| Energy Science and Technology | 40,952 | S1, S2** | ||
| Food Science | 40,952 | S1, S2 | ||
| Genetics | 41,415 | S1, S2 | ||
| Geography | 40,952 | S1 | ||
| Geology | 40,952 | S1, S2 | ||
| Human Nutrition | 40,952 | S1, S2 | ||
| Information Science | 40,952 | S1, S2 | ||
| Marine Science | 40,952 | S1, S2 | ||
| Mathematics | 35,949 | S1 | ||
| Microbiology | 41,415 | S1, S2 | ||
| Neuroscience | 41,415 | S1, S2 | ||
| Pharmacology | 41,415 | S1 | ||
| Physics | 40,952 | S1 | ||
| Physiology | 41,415 | S1 | ||
| Plant Biotechnology | 41,261 | S1 | ||
| Psychology | 40,952 | S1 | ||
| Software Engineering | 40,952 | S1 | ||
| Sport, Exercise and Health | 40,952 | S1 | ||
| Statistics | 35,949 | S1, S2 | ||
| Surveying | 40,952 | S1, S2 | ||
| Telecommunications | 40,952 | S1 | ||
| Zoology | 40,952 | S1, S2 | ||
| Master of Science (MSc) | Thesis-only fee | 120 or 240 | 1 or 2 | |
| Anatomy | 44,675 | S1, Anytime for thesis-only | ||
| Biochemistry | 44,675 | S1, Anytime for thesis-only | ||
| Bioengineering | 44,675 | S1, Anytime for thesis-only | ||
| Botany | 44,675 | S1, S2 Anytime for thesis-only | ||
| Chemistry | 44,675 | S1, Anytime for thesis-only | ||
| Cognitive Science | 44,675 | S1, Anytime for thesis-only | ||
| Computer Science | 44,675 | S1, Anytime for thesis-only | ||
| Consumer Food Science | 44,675 | S1, S2 Anytime for thesis-only | ||
| Ecology | 44,675 | S1, Anytime for thesis-only | ||
| Economics | 35,527 | S1, S2 Anytime for thesis-only | ||
| Energy Science and Technology | 44,675 | S1, S2 Anytime for thesis-only | ||
| Environmental Management | 44,675 | S1, Anytime for thesis-only | ||
| Environmental Science | 44,675 | S1, Anytime for thesis-only | ||
| Food Science | 44,675 | S1, S2 Anytime for thesis-only | ||
| Genetics | 44,675 | S1, S2 Anytime for thesis-only | ||
| Geography | 44,675 | S1, Anytime for thesis-only | ||
| Geographic Information Systems | 44,675 | S1, Anytime for thesis-only | ||
| Geology | 44,675 | S1, Anytime for thesis-only | ||
| Geophysics | 44,675 | S1, Anytime for thesis-only | ||
| Human Nutrition | 44,675 | S1, S2 Anytime for thesis-only | ||
| Immunology | 44,675 | S1, S2 Anytime for thesis-only | ||
| Information Science | 44,675 | S1, Anytime for thesis-only | ||
| Marine Science | 44,675 | S1, Anytime for thesis-only | ||
| Mathematics | 35,949 | S1, Anytime for thesis-only | ||
| Microbiology | 44,675 | S1, S2 Anytime for thesis-only | ||
| Neuroscience | 44,675 | S1, Anytime for thesis-only | ||
| Pharmacology | 44,675 | S1, Anytime for thesis-only | ||
| Physics | 44,675 | S1, Anytime for thesis-only | ||
| Physiology | 44,675 | S1, Anytime for thesis-only | ||
| Plant Biotechnology | 44,675 | S1, Anytime for thesis-only | ||
| Psychology | 44,675 | S1, S2 Anytime for thesis-only | ||
| Sport, Exercise and Health | 44,675 | S1, S2 Anytime for thesis-only | ||
| Statistics | 35,949 | S1, S2** Anytime for thesis-only | ||
| Surveying | 40,952 | S1, S2 Anytime for thesis-only | ||
| Toxicology | 44,675 | S1, Anytime for thesis-only | ||
| Wildlife Management | 44,675 | S1, Anytime for thesis-only | ||
| Zoology | 44,675 | S1, S2 Anytime for thesis-only | ||
Applied Science | ||||
| Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc) ~ | 360 | 3 | S1, S2** | |
| Agricultural Innovation | 39,066 | |||
| Applied Geology | 39,844 | |||
| Aquaculture and Fisheries | 39,780 | |||
| Computational Modelling | 39,235 | |||
| Consumer Food Science | 39,780 | |||
| Data Science | 39,844 | |||
| Energy Management | 38,521 | |||
| Environmental Management | 39,844 | |||
| Forensic Analytical Science | 38,090 | |||
| Geographic Information Systems | 40,154 | |||
| Molecular Biotechnology | 39,413 | |||
| Physical Education, Activity and Health | 40,558 | |||
| Software Engineering | 39,235 | |||
| Sport and Exercise Nutrition | 39,735 | |||
| Sports Technology | 39,324 | |||
| Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Science (PGCertAppSc) | 60 | 0.5 | ||
| Advanced Nutrition Practice | 20,476 | S1 | ||
| Applied Geology | 20,476 | S1, S2 | ||
| Artificial Intelligence | 19,642 | S1, S2 | ||
| Bioengineering | 19,572 | S1 | ||
| Computer Science | 20,476 | S1, S2 | ||
| Consumer Food Science | 20,476 | S1 | ||
| Environmental Management | 20,476 | S1, S2 | ||
| Geographic Information Systems | 20,476 | S1, S2** | ||
| Molecular Biotechnology | 20,707 | S1, S2 | ||
| Plant Biotechnology | 20,553 | S1 | ||
| Quantitative Genetics | 18,885 | S1 | ||
| Science Communication | 20,476 | S1, S2 | ||
| Software Engineering | 20,476 | S1, S2 | ||
| Telecommunications | 20,476 | S1, S2 | ||
| Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Science (PGDipAppSc) | 120 | 1 | ||
| Advanced Nutrition Practice | 40,952 | S1 | ||
| Applied Geology | 40,952 | S1, S2 | ||
| Artificial Intelligence | 40,118 | S1, S2 | ||
| Bioengineering | 42,217 | S1 | ||
| Computer Science | 40,952 | S1, S2 | ||
| Consumer Food Science | 40,952 | S1 | ||
| Environmental Management | 40,952 | S1, S2 | ||
| Geographic Information Systems | 40,952 | S1, S2** | ||
| Molecular Biotechnology | 41,415 | S1, S2** | ||
| Plant Biotechnology | 41,106 | S1 | ||
| Quantitative Genetics | 37,771 | S1 | ||
| Science Communication | 40,952 | S1, S2 | ||
| Software Engineering | 40,952 | S1, S2 | ||
| Telecommunications | 40,952 | S1, S2 | ||
| Master of Applied Science (MAppSc)* | 180 | 1–1.5 | ||
| Advanced Nutrition Practice | 61,428 | S1, S2 | ||
| Applied Geology | 61,428 | S1, S2 | ||
| Artificial Intelligence | 60,594 | S1, S2 | ||
| Bioengineering | 63,417 | S1 | ||
| Computer Science | 61,428 | S1, S2 | ||
| Consumer Food Science | 61,428 | S1 | ||
| Environmental Management | 61,428 | S1, S2 | ||
| Geographic Information Systems | 61,428 | S1, S2** | ||
| Molecular Biotechnology | 61,968 | S1, S2** | ||
| Plant Biotechnology | 61,582 | S1 | ||
| Quantitative Genetics | 59,081 | S1 | ||
| Science Communication | 61,428 | S1, S2 | ||
| Software Engineering | 61,428 | S1, S2 | ||
| Telecommunications | 61,428 | S1, S2 | ||
Science Communication | ||||
| Postgraduate Certificate in Science Communication (PGCertSciComm) | 20,476 | 60 | 0.5 | |
| Creative Non-Fiction Writing in Science (by distance) | 13,452 | S1, S2 | ||
| Postgraduate Diploma in Science Communication (PGDipSciComm) | 40,952 | 120 | 1 | S1, S2 |
| Master of Science Communication (MSciComm) | 40,952 | 240 | 2 | S1, S2 |
Sport Development and Management | ||||
| Postgraduate Diploma in Sport Development and Management (PGDipSpDM) | 38,450 | 120 | 1 | S1 |
| Master of Sport Development and Management (MSpDM) | 58,092 | 180 | 1 | S1 |
Surveying | ||||
| Bachelor of Surveying (BSurv) ~ | 36,390 | 522 | 4 | S1, S2** |
| Master of Surveying (MSurv) | 40,952 | 240 | 1 to 2 | S1, Anytime for thesis-only |
Wildlife Management | ||||
| Postgraduate Diploma in Wildlife Management (PGDipWLM) | 40,952 | 120 | 1 | S1, S2 |
| Master of Wildlife Management (MWLM) | 40,952 | 180 | 1.5 | S1, S2 |
Doctor of Philosophy | ||||
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Domestic | 360 | 3 | Anytime |
| Mathematics | 7,222 | |||
| Computer Science, Science | 8,434 | |||
| Surveying | 10,697 | |||
