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Whether you're embarking on your academic journey with our comprehensive undergraduate programmes or aiming to reach new heights through our advanced postgraduate offerings, Otago is here to support your aspirations.
Undergraduate qualifications
For new and current students studying towards a Bachelor's or other first degree. Explore undergraduate qualifications at Otago, designed to build a strong foundation in your chosen field, preparing you for a successful career or further study.
Note: this subject can also be studied as a minor.
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
A three-year degree offering flexibility to explore a major in Science along with other subjects
Bachelor of Arts and Science (BASc)
Combine two majors, one in Arts and one in Science, into a four-year degree and expand your future career prospects
Bachelor of Commerce and Science (BComSc)
Combine two majors, one in Commerce and one in Science, into a four-year degree and expand your future career prospects
Bachelor of Entrepreneurship (BEntr)
A three-year degree that equips you to change the world as you create new products, services and ideas
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Further study opportunities
Whether you are looking to bridge your undergraduate studies to advanced knowledge or aiming to specialise in a specific field, Otago offers a range of graduate and postgraduate options to suit your aspirations.
Diploma for Graduates (DipGrad)
The Diploma for Graduates (DipGrad), requiring study of at least seven papers (at least four of which are at 300-level o...
Postgraduate Study in Plant Biotechnology
Explore postgraduate study in Plant Biotechnology at Otago. Gain advanced knowledge, skills, and research opportunities ...
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Compare programmes for this subject as a major and minor (where available).
| Level | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 100-level | BIOL 123 Plants: How They Shape the World, or PTWY 132 Introduction to Plant Life | 18 |
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At least one of: BIOC 192 Foundations of Biochemistry CELS 191 Cell and Molecular Biology CHEM 191 The Chemical Basis of Biology and Human Health ECOL 111 Ecology and Conservation of Diversity | 18 | |
| Note: PTWY 132 is only available to students enrolled in the Diploma in Science. | ||
| 200-level | BTNY 201 Plant Functional Biology and Biotechnology | 18 |
| At least three 200-level BIOC, BTNY or GENE papers | 54 | |
| 300-level | PLBI 301 Applied Plant Science | 18 |
| PLBI 302 Plants for the Future | 18 | |
| At least two approved 300-level BIOC, BTNY or GENE papers | 36 | |
| Plus | 180 further points; must include 36 points at 200-level or above.
| 180 |
| Total | 360 |
A minor subject can be included in many of our undergraduate degrees. To earn a minor, you typically must complete a minimum of 90 points in that subject, with at least 18 points at the 300-level.
Your minor can be a subject more commonly taken for a different degree. For example, a BCom majoring in Marketing can include Japanese as a minor subject. To include this subject as a minor in your application, first find a major subject through our Subject Search or Study Match.
You can check what’s required to receive the minor accreditation in the programme details below.
Available as a minor subject for a Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Music (MusB), Bachelor of Performing Arts (BPA), Bachelor of Theology (BTheol), Bachelor of Science (BSc), Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Bachelor of Entrepreneurship (BEntr), Bachelor of Health Science (BHealSc), Bachelor of Arts and Commerce (BACom), Bachelor of Arts and Science (BASc) or Bachelor of Commerce and Science (BComSc) degree
| Level | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 100-level | BIOL 123 Plants: How They Shape the World, or PTWY 132* Introduction to Plant Life | 18 |
| 200-level | BTNY 201 Plant Functional Biology and Biotechnology Two 200-level BIOC, BTNY or GENE papers | 18 36 |
| 300-level | PLBI 301 Applied Plant Science, or PLBI 302 Plants for the Future | 18 |
* PTWY 132 is only available to students enrolled in the Diploma in Science. | ||
| Total | 90 |
Papers
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PLBI papers
| Paper Code | Year | Title | Points | Teaching period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLBI301 | 2025 | Applied Plant Science | 18 points | Semester 1 |
| PLBI302 | 2025 | Plants for the Future | 18 points | Semester 2 |
| PLBI351 | 2025 | Research Perspectives in Plant Biotechnology | 18 points | Not offered in 2025 |
| PLBI401 | 2025 | Frontiers in Plant Biotechnology | 20 points | Full Year, 1st Non standard period (14 July 2025 - 17 June 2026) |
| PLBI480 | 2025 | Research Project | 40 points | Full Year, 1st Non standard period (14 July 2025 - 17 June 2026) |
| PLBI490 | 2025 | Dissertation | 60 points | Full Year, 1st Non standard period (14 July 2025 - 17 June 2026) |
| PLBI495 | 2025 | Master's Thesis Preparation | 40 points | Full Year |
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