Why study microbiology?
New Zealanders study microbiology and become microbiologists for many reasons:
Here are just a few:
New Zealanders study microbiology and become microbiologists for many reasons:
Here are just a few:
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Being a microbiologist is not necessarily about looking through the microscope in a lab all day....
Have a look at the story of world-travelling microbiologist Els Maas. Listen to an interview with NASA astro-microbiologist Mitch Schulte and Hari Mogosanu from the New Zealand astrobiology network. |
Where can you study microbiology in New Zealand?
Degree Courses in Microbiology.The following Universities offer degree courses in Microbiology. Following the link to their respective webpages will provide you with information on course structure, pre-requisites and other information to help you choose and/or tailor a course to your requirements.
Degree Courses in Medical and Laboratory Sciences.Medical Laboratory Scientists are specialised health professionals whose role is to provide essential diagnostic information about a patients state of health. The following Universities offer degree courses in Medical and Laboratory Sciences, and incorporate considerable training in Microbiology into the course. Courses, including Certificate of Laboratory Science, Certificate of Laboratory Technology and Diploma in Applied Science, are available through many Tertiary Institutes (Polytechnics) and one private provider (Real World Education www.real.ac.nz). These courses incorporate Microbiology in their teaching curricula.
Postgraduate Study in Microbiology.For those already trained in Microbiology, post-graduate study can offer an exciting opportunity to extend your understanding of microbiology. A number of University Departments, Crown Research Institutes and Research Institutions offer post-graduate training opportunities in Microbiology.
Degree Courses in Microbiology.The following Universities offer degree courses in Microbiology. Following the link to their respective webpages will provide you with information on course structure, pre-requisites and other information to help you choose and/or tailor a course to your requirements.
Degree Courses in Medical and Laboratory Sciences.Medical Laboratory Scientists are specialised health professionals whose role is to provide essential diagnostic information about a patients state of health. The following Universities offer degree courses in Medical and Laboratory Sciences, and incorporate considerable training in Microbiology into the course. Courses, including Certificate of Laboratory Science, Certificate of Laboratory Technology and Diploma in Applied Science, are available through many Tertiary Institutes (Polytechnics) and one private provider (Real World Education www.real.ac.nz). These courses incorporate Microbiology in their teaching curricula.
Postgraduate Study in Microbiology.For those already trained in Microbiology, post-graduate study can offer an exciting opportunity to extend your understanding of microbiology. A number of University Departments, Crown Research Institutes and Research Institutions offer post-graduate training opportunities in Microbiology.