School of Biological Sciences

The School of Biological Sciences at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury explores the living world—from molecules and cells to ecosystems and global biodiversity—equipping students to understand and address critical environmental and biological challenges.

Our degrees integrate fieldwork, laboratory experience, and research-led teaching, giving students practical skills and real-world insight across areas such as ecology, genetics, microbiology, and conservation biology.

We advance impact-focused biological research that informs sustainability, protects natural environments, and supports innovation in health, agriculture, and biosecurity, with strong connections to local and global communities.