Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Microbiology
Microbiology is the study of the large and diverse group of living organisms of the microscopic size which includes viruses, bacteria, fungi, algae, worms, and protozoa. Microbiology is the science that is concerned with the study of micro-organisms including their distribution and role in the environment and their relationship to other living organisms including humans (in health and disease) and other animals. An understanding of the basic nature and molecular structure of the microbes has been a major factor in the advancement of molecular biology as a scientific discipline and in establishing microbial genetics as an advancing science.
Microbiology plays a central role as one of the basic biological sciences and has been at the forefront of research aimed at probing the nature of life processes. During the past several decades many of the major discoveries which have helped to elucidate the fundamental principles of molecular biology, biochemistry and genetics have arisen from studies using micro-organisms. Micro-organisms are also closely associated with the health and welfare of animals including human beings, with some micro-organisms having beneficial effects and others having detrimental effects.
Campus Information
Dunedin
The University of Otago main campus is located in Dunedin. The Dunedin campus includes: Central administration Four academic divisions: Business, Health Sciences, Humanities, Sciences
Intakes
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- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
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Career planning: Explore your career and study options
Job Applications: CV and cover letters, interview skills and applying for work
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Finding Employment: Job search strategies, career events and looking for work
Speak to a career adviser one-on-one if you need further assistance.
Enhance your employability
The graduate job market is competitive – good grades alone may not be enough to get your ideal job. You’ll also be expected to possess excellent English language skills, and be able to demonstrate a range of work-related skills and personal qualities relevant to the job. Develop the required skills through:
Work experience – gain part-time work, voluntary work, summer placements, or internships
Extracurricular activities – get involved in activities outside your course such as student societies and sporting clubs
Academic activities – show your capabilities by, for example, leading a group project or being a student representative for your course
PSW Opportunity
- During study, all students on a student visa can work up to 20 hours per week during semester and full time during vacations.
- After completing Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Qualification, a student will get a three years open post-study work visa.
- After completing Level 8 Post Graduate courses of 1 year, students get 1 year PSW.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- International Baccalaureate: IB Diploma with a minimum of 24 points.
- Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) GCE Advanced Levels: minimum Numerical Score of 8.
- The numerical scores are normally calculated on the best three A-Level principal subjects (excluding the General Paper) taken at one sitting, or two A-Level passes with two A-Level Subsidiary passes at one sitting.
- (i) Scores for the Advanced levels are calculated on the basis that: A = 5, B = 4, C = 3, D = 2, E = 1
- (ii) Scores for the Advanced Subsidiary level results are calculated on the basis that: A = 2.5, B = 2, C = 1.5, D = 1, E = 0.5
- The numerical scores are normally calculated on the best three A-Level principal subjects (excluding the General Paper) taken at one sitting, or two A-Level passes with two A-Level Subsidiary passes at one sitting.
- Satisfactory completion of one year's study at an approved tertiary institution.
Minimum overall average of 75% in the All India Senior School Examination (CBSE) or Indian School
Certificate Examination (CISCE) with a minimum of 70% in English. The scores are calculated on the
best four academic subjects excluding local languages and non-academic subjects.
One year of successful study at a recognised institution of university standing, or successful
completion of a New Zealand Foundation Year programme
IELTS
IELTS score of 6.0 in the academic module (with no individual band below 5.5)
IELTS Indicator test
This is an online version of the regular IELTS test, made available due to COVID-19 testing centre restrictions.
Paper-based TOEFL
Score of 550 (TWE 4.5)
Internet-based TOEFL
Score of 80 (writing 20)
TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition
This is an online version of the regular TOEFL iBT test, made available due to COVID-19 testing centre restrictions
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)
Overall score of 176 (with no individual band below 169)
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic
Overall score of 58 with no communicative skills score below 50.
70% in English for the All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE) or the Indian School Certificate (CISCE).
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
106290 NZD
Annual Cost of Living: 20000 NZD
Application Fee: N/A
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