AucMaster of BiotechnologyUniversity of Auckland · Auckland, New Zealand

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Multiple application rounds (other deadlines: Dec 8, 2026).

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

CV or resume

Official transcript(s)

All tertiary study completed or attempted; certified English translation if not in English.

Academic: Bachelor's degree with GPA/GPE 4.0 (NZ 9-point scale); International: Bachelor’s degree majoring in Biotechnology, Biological Sciences or a related subject with GPE 4.0. PGDipSci pathway with GPA/GPE 4.0 also available.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Major in Biotechnology, Biological Sciences, or a related subject (or PGDipSci specialisation in Biotechnology/Biosciences).
TOEFL: New scale: 4.5 overall (writing 4.5) | 90 overall (writing 21); University of Auckland postgraduate English page; 6-point scale replaced 120-point scale in January 2026.; University of Auckland postgraduate English page; old 120-point scale for tests within normal 2-year validity.

Historical admission data is not published.