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PGDipSci Zoology

University of Otago 🇳🇿 New Zealand
PGDipSci Master English

Course Overview

Course Overview Zoology offers a dynamic and globally relevant scientific career, taking you from New Zealand's unique ecosystems to spectacular environments around the world. This highly interdisciplinary field equips you with the skills to understand and conserve animal life in all its forms. You will be prepared to tackle modern environmental challenges and contribute meaningfully to the restoration and management of our natural world. Key Program Highlights Conduct fieldwork in diverse and spectacular environments, from local fiords and wetlands to international mountains and oceans. Gain a global perspective with exceptional travel opportunities and the chance to study unique animal life in New Zealand and abroad. Learn from a truly interdisciplinary team of experts, including ecologists, geneticists, physiologists, and evolutionary biologists. Develop the critical skills needed to address pressing environmental issues and contribute to conservation and restoration efforts. Prepare for a versatile and impactful career in a science that is essential for the future of our planet.

Available Intakes

July 2026
CampusDunedin Campus
CityDunedin
ModeFullTime
Duration12 Months
FeeNZD 39,377

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