What will my study involve?

Courses

UC offers the following postgraduate programmes in Biochemistry:

• Graduate Diploma in Science
• Bachelor of Science with Honours
• Postgraduate Certificate in Science
• Postgraduate Diploma in Science
• Master of Science
• Doctor of Philosophy

See the individual qualification pages for more information on degree requirements.

To complete a GradDipSc with a Biochemistry focus, you will need to complete at least 60 points in 100-300 level BCHM courses throughout the degree. In total 90 points must be at 300-level in the GradDipSc from Biochemistry and/or other Science courses.

Complete BCHM480 Project, and another 90 points of 400-level BCHM courses. Some BIOL and CHEM courses may also be included.

Your choices must include either BIOL411 and BIOL412 OR CHEM430 and CHEM431.

Complete at least 45 points in 400-level BCHM courses for the major. In total 60 points must be completed for the PGCertSc from Biochemistry and/or other Science courses.

At least 120 points (8 courses) from 400-level BCHM is required for the major. Some BIOL and CHEM courses may also be included.

Your choices must include either BIOL411 and BIOL412 OR CHEM430 and CHEM431.

Part I of the MSc in Biochemistry is 120 points (8 courses) from 400-level BCHM. Some BIOL and CHEM courses may also be included.

Your choices must include either BIOL411 and BIOL412 OR CHEM430 and CHEM431.

You will need a B+ Grade Point Average to proceed to Part II of the degree.

Part II requires BCHM690 MSc Thesis.

In the PhD, you will complete a thesis of original research in the Biochemistry field (BCHM790 Biochemistry PhD).

Career opportunities

Biochemical innovation is critical in adding value to Aotearoa New Zealand's agricultural production, as well as in understanding the fundamentals of the biological world around us. Biochemistry graduates are sought after all over the world.

Find out more about what you can do with a degree in Biochemistry.