If you want to study biotechnology abroad then New Zealand might be your perfect destination

New Zealand has produced some of the world's best scientists and a comprehensive range of undergraduate and post graduate degrees is offered in all facets of science at New Zealand universities and institutes of technology, including medical and health sciences, veterinary science and agriculture, horticulture and forestry. A number of universities have commercial arms to support economic growth through research partnerships with New Zealand businesses.

Science graduates from New Zealand, such as Dr Steven Fox, Managing Technical Services Veterinarian for Pfizer Animal Health in the United States, go on to work for world-class companies around the globe.  "The overseas experience is exceedingly valuable. And if you're coming to New Zealand, the education is top-notch so there's no compromise in the learning experience. You get the opportunity for exploring other mind sets cultural exploration as well as educational expansion," Dr Fox says.

Biotechnology and research

A unique genetic heritage, pioneering resourcefulness and technical excellence combine in New Zealand's biotechnology industry. Biotechnology is one of the country's fastest growing sectors and New Zealand leads the world in applying biotechnology. The industry is based around a combination of traditional expertise in biological research, the continuing success of agriculture-based export industries and centers for medical research being established by new drug discovery companies.

New Zealand is internationally competitive in agricultural biotechnology, genomics, biopharmaceuticals, diagnostics and vaccines, nutraceuticals, and marine natural health products. In recent years New Zealand has built a number of world-class biomedical research teams at the country's medical schools and universities, who are developing new treatments and diagnostics.

New Zealand has significant strengths in research. Internationally renowned institutions and facilities, such as the Crown Research Institutes, deliver world-class scientific research, in both agricultural bioscience and human health. New Zealand scientists are involved in areas such as cytokine discovery, the use of fermentation micro-organisms, post-harvest storage of flowers and fruit, wood processing, gene therapy, human fetal development and cancer drugs. New Zealand is also internationally recognized as a centre of excellence for every phase of clinical trials.

Article by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise - New Zealand Government's trade and economic development agency