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Study Biology at Otago

    Overview

    Biology is the study of living organisms and is the basis of all  studies in the life sciences. At Otago, Biology is used as a name  for courses at 100-level only. There is no Department of Biology.

    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.

    Programme details

    Compare programmes for this subject as a major and minor (where available).

    Papers

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    BIOL papers

    Paper Code Year Title Points Teaching period
    BIOL112 2025 Animal Biology 18 points Semester 2
    BIOL123 2025 Plants: How They Shape the World 18 points Semester 2

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