Overview

Through the Pharmacology degree from University of Auckland you'll extend your knowledge with coursework or try a project or dissertation as part of your diploma – the option is yours.

Career opportunities:

The subjects of Pharmacology and Toxicology are of great practical and commercial relevance in view of the widespread use and abuse of medicines, drugs and chemicals in modern society. The graduates work in many different roles in biotechnology and pharmaceutical research and development, clinical teaching and research, government department and research institutions, medical publishing and drug information, teaching and research in higher educational institutions.

Jobs related to Pharmacology include:

Analytical chemist
Biomedical scientist
Clinical research associate
Healthcare scientist clinical biochemistry
Healthcare scientist immunology
Pharmacologist
Research scientist (life sciences)
Research scientist (medical)
Toxicologist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Anticancer drugs
Clinical pharmacology
Cancer clinical pharmacology
Cancer preclinical pharmacology
Disease progress and drug action
Drug metabolism and toxicology
Human neurodegeneration research
Neural reprogramming and repair
Neuro-immune interactions research
New therapies for brain diseases
Nutritional neurosciences
Paediatric pharmacology

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-08 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-08 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Auckland, New Zealand

Disciplines

Pharmacology View 5 other Masters in Pharmacology in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

55484 NZD / year

≈ 55484 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

11545 NZD / year

≈ 11545 NZD / year
Applies to you

Applies to you

Free

Additional Details

Domestic students

NZ$11,545.20

International students

NZ$55,484

Living costs

Auckland

New Zealand

1400 - 2200 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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