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Introduction
Biological Sciences is essentially the study of life. With such an array of topics available to study in Biology the possibilities are endless! We are a large department that prides itself on providing a top quality teaching/research regime, coupled with an exciting and informative learning environment. We cover a wide range of specialist areas including biochemistry, botany, ecology, marine biology, microbiology, physiology, genetics and zoology.
The staff in the Department have national and international reputations in the field of biological sciences and are passionate about what they do.
Biology Seminars
All 1pm Friday unless otherwise stated
Date |
Title |
Speaker |
Venue |
| Tuesday 16 Feb |
Does dietary restriction prolong your life : challenging convention with meta-analysis |
Dr Shinichi Nakagawa |
S.G.03 |
| 05 Mar |
Ecological forecasting and hindcasting in the intertidal zone - from weather to biogeography |
Professor David Wethey |
A.G.30 |
| 12 Mar |
Decline of Mistletoe-infected spruce forests along the New England coast: mechanisms of mortality and the legacy of land use |
Associate Professor Barry Logan |
A.G.30 |
| 19 Mar |
The Sea of Galilee: current water quality and management challlenges for Israel's main source of drinking water |
Dr Tamar Zohary |
A.G.30 |
| 26 Mar |
Research activities of a ruminant physiologist at Waikato University 1971-2010 |
Dr Lance McLeay |
A.G.30 |
Teaching & Learning
We aim to provide courses, programmes and degrees that make available interesting and relevant information covering the full breadth of the natural world. For more information relating to courses, programmes and degrees on offer click on the 'student info' link at the top of this page. If you would like to contact the paper co-ordinator direct, please
click here
Research
Research and postgraduate study is encouraged, and all research students acquire basic research skills and a knowledge of techniques, as well as training in specialist disciplines.
The links below give a brief introduction into some of the areas we cover here in the department. Each link will lead you to our experts:
Grad Opportunities
Interested in doing a Masters Degree in Biology? click here
For PhD opportunities approach supervisor/s in your area of interest. [See Research links above which will lead you to our experts].
Research Units and Centres
Within the Department of Biological Sciences we have research units and centres offering both commercial services and/or specialist expertise. For more information, please click the links below:
Biology Upcoming Events/Teaching Tools
Handbooks
Undergraduate booklets contain detail on the BSc, BSc(Tech) and BE degrees and other qualifications. Click here for the undergraduate handbook.
Graduate and Research handbooks contain details on Masters level papers and staff research interests. Click here for the graduate and research handbook.
Careers
To find out about possible careers in Biology please click here.
BioBlog
Supporting high school biology students click here.
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