Overview

Biochemistry brings together chemistry, physics and molecular biology with a view to understanding the chemistry of life. Such a unique and privileged position at the interface of the traditional sciences makes for a dynamic and exciting discipline. It provides basic insight into biological processes such as enzyme action, drug discovery and design, the molecular basis for disease, gene expression and control, and food biochemistry such as protein biosynthesis.

Biochemistry is at the cutting edge of contemporary science, research, and industry. Biochemical innovation is critical in adding value to Aotearoa New Zealand's agricultural production, advancing medicine, and understanding the fundamentals of the biological world around us.

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. The Biochemistry programme at University of Canterbury graduates are sought after all over the world.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Molecular Dynamics

Applied and Molecular Microbiology

Macromolecular Evolution and Engineering

Genomics

Molecular Biology

Protein Science

Medical Biochemistry

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-07 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-13 00:00:00 , National

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Language

English

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90

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Part I and II - 240

Part II only - 120

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Christchurch, New Zealand

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

B

English requirements

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120

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90

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58

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6.5

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General requirements

You must have completed one of the following:

Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Science with Honours

Bachelor of Speech and Language Pathology with Honours

Postgraduate Diploma in Science

Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering Geology

or any bachelor's degree and a qualifying programme.

You will need to have completed your previous degree with a B Grade Point Average or better.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

45300 NZD / year

≈ 45300 NZD / year
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Citizens or residents

10288 NZD / year

≈ 10288 NZD / year

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The ‘Tuition fee total’ is an estimate only. Your total study cost will depend on the courses you choose, and will include additional costs such as student levies, insurance, retakes, and other course-related costs.
Part II (thesis/dissertation) - National: $9,699 (120 points)

Living costs

Christchurch

New Zealand

1300 - 2000 NZD / month

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