NZ university majors related to this area
Though in the same subject area, they may be very different.
University of Otago
Victoria University of Wellington
Massey University
Did you know?
Deoxyribonucleic acid ( DNA) is a type of biological molecule containing the genetic instructions needed to construct all living organisms.
DNA functions like a set of blueprints or a recipe for making living organisms.
Examples of career opportunities
Most entail additional learning (lifelong learning!).
- Geneticist
- Plant breeder
- Animal breeder
- Biotechnologist
- Research scientist
- Research assistant
- Laboratory technician
- Science teacher
- Biology teacher
- Academic
Income and employment prospects
Income
130% of national
median earnings
Employment
57% | Employed |
1% | Unemployed |
35% | Further study |
7% | Other or unknown |
Figures based on young domestic graduates 5 years after graduation. Source: Ministry of Education.