Cellular and Molecular Biology

‌Study one of the most fundamental sciences in understanding organisms with this Molecular Biology degree from the University of Canterbury.

Molecular Biology is the field of biology that studies the structure and function of genes at a molecular level. The study of chromosomes and gene expression of an organism can give insight into heredity, genetic variation, and mutations.

Career opportunities

Molecular Biology graduates at the University of Canterbury work in civil society organisations and for government agencies providing expertise to maximise the benefits of genetic technologies while minimising risk.

The broad and transferable skills gained from following this pathway open up many career options, many of which may include some component of laboratory work such as culturing micro-organisms, sequencing DNA, identifying species.

Graduates who specialise in Molecular/Micro Biology and Systematics may take up careers like:

• Genetic Services Specialist at PIC
• Laboratory technician
• Laboratory manager
• Biotechnology technician
• Plant breeder.

What you will study:

• Te Kura Pūtaiao Koiora | School of Biological Sciences has modern, well-equipped teaching and research laboratories with excellent technical support.
• There is a full suite of molecular biology and biochemistry equipment including real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) machines, DNA sequencing facility, confocal microscopy, and tissue culture and image processing facilities.
• The broad School of Biological Sciences makes access to expert staff and equipment across the discipline easy.