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Bachelor of Science in Molecular and Cellular Biology

Become part of the spectacular advances being made in science, medicine and agriculture through modern molecular, cellular, and genomic analyses.

The Bachelor of Science (Molecular and Cellular Biology) will teach you how an understanding of DNA, proteins and cells helps us understand life on this planet. Why do diseases or disorders develop and how can we diagnose and treat them? Where did we come from? How are microbes influencing our health? How are we using molecular biology to create vaccines and test for diseases such as COVID-19? How are organisms evolving to our changing planet?

This can in turn help create a better world – with better medicines, more efficient agriculture and better protection from disease for humans and our environment.

It is a discipline that unifies many others, from biochemistry to computer science to medicine and food production.

Join science that is changing the world
During your study you will:

learn how advances in molecular techniques and DNA sequencing are changing the face of medicine, agriculture, ecology and wildlife conservation.
find out how organisms are related and how evolution works at a molecular level
learn about advances in DNA sequencing – why certain diseases are prevalent and why genetic mutations can be good and bad
engage with cutting-edge technologies like genome sequencing and how to analyse large data sets using state-of-the-art computational tools.

Campus Information

Auckland campus

Massey University’s innovative Auckland / Oteha campus is located on the North Shore of New Zealand’s largest city – Auckland. The campus grounds are peaceful with many native trees and plants, yet it’s only a five minute walk to the expansive Westfield shopping centre with its movie theatres, shops, restaurants and numerous fast food outlets. If you want to travel further, there are buses running regular routes around the North Shore region and into Auckland city.

Intakes

Feb
July

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Application Process

More Information Required

10 Days

GTE/Possible Interview call from Institution

10 Days

Provisional/Unconditional Offer

20 Days

Visa process

30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
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

A 2017 Ministry of Education publication, The post-study earnings and destinations of young domestic graduates, showed that those who complete a qualification in a science, agriculture, technology, computer science, engineering or mathematics field of study have high relative earnings after they complete their study compared to the national median. Earnings can be substantially more than other graduates.

Graduates in Molecular and Cellular Biology from Massey University are prepared for wide range of positions both in New Zealand and overseas, such as:

medical laboratory scientist, clinical research scientist or technician
forensic scientist
genetic counselling
scientific journalism and publishing
conservation and wildlife genetics
microbiologist
secondary and tertiary teaching
NZ Crown Research Institutes (AgResearch, HortResearch, Plant and Food Research, Scion, Landcare Research, Environmental Science and Research) as well as international research institutes
agricultural and horticultural sectors: dairy, meat, wool, wheat, forestry, leather
wineries, breweries and food industries
pharmaceutical manufacturing and scientific supply companies
New Zealand government (Ministry of Primary Industries, Ministry of Health, Environmental Protection Agency, Regional and Local Councils, Tertiary Education Commission)

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

All India Senior School Certificate (AISSC) or Indian School Certificate (ISC) Year 12 with an overall average of 75% and a minimum of 60% in English
For most undergraduate level programmes, the minimum academic entry requirement is successful completion of a qualification equivalent to the New Zealand Year 13 - NCEA Level 3 University Entrance. International students need to check the equivalency of their secondary school qualification by reviewing the list of Academic Admission Requirements by Country/Region.
International students who have previously studied at a New Zealand secondary school should refer to the secondary school requirements section.
International students who have completed 3 x B at level 5 or 6 passes in the New Zealand Diploma of Business may apply for entry into a Bachelor's programme.
- An NZQA transcript as formal evidence of the NZDipBus results is required before credit will be assessed and only papers with a minimum grade of B will be assessed for credit.
- The English language requirements can be met by:
  1. A minimum IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) used to gain entry to the NZDipBus or,
  2. A recent IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5

Massey University

Palmerston North , North Island, New Zealand ,New Zealand