School of Biological Sciences

School of Biological Sciences

Explore biology with us. Our wide range of courses and research will introduce you to marine biology, drug discovery, reproductive biology, evolutionary genetics, New Zealand's endangered species and more.


We strive for excellence in research, supported by state of the art facilities. Fieldwork sites are located close to campus or to our new coastal ecology laboratory.


Around 200 postgraduate students from around the world find a warm welcome here and benefit from the combined expertise of our world class research staff.


Watch an introductory video and read more about the School.

Events

Apr20SeminarsFood allergy
Date: 20 April 2012
Time: 1.00 pm
Venue: Malaghan Institute
Unplugging food allergy Read more
May22SeminarsKC Seminar
Date: 22 May 2012
Time: 12.00 pm
Venue: MCLT102 Maclaurin Building
Network properties of an island mega-mutualism Read more

News

8 May 2012 Maud Island Frog
Not only does the frog live longer than most other frogs, but also has one of the smallest home-ranges known for any vertebrate. Read more
20 February 2012 Research & Teaching Excellence Awards
Research & Teaching Excellence Awards for the School of Biological Sciences have been announced. Read more
13 February 2012 Research helps rock lobster industry
Senior Lecturer Dr James Bell and his Master’s student Luke Thomas use DNA technology to understand the sources and movement of lobster larvae. Read more

Resource Bookings

Field Trip Forms

Resources available for staff and students on our intranet site.

Andrew Digby

Astronomer puts his skills to work for kiwi conservation. More »

David AckerleyDavid Ackerley

Enabling a dramatically different approach to cancer therapy.

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Ploi Yibmantasiri

From Thailand to Wellington and loving it. More »