理学研究生文凭（PGDipSci）是一个为期一年的课程，以本科科学学位为基础。该文凭包括论文和研究主题，可以全日制或兼读制。它仅通过论文提供进入理学硕士（MSc）学位的机会。遗传学将孟德尔遗传学和细胞遗传学的经典方法与最近发展的分子遗传学学科相结合。它是一门非常实用的科学，它还具有复杂而有趣的理论基础。
The world of genetics is enormous. It touches our everyday lives in ways we cant even begin to imagine. Genetics is a rapidly-progressing science, a central theme of modern biology, and a critical component of most biological research. With a high demand for genetics graduates within New Zealand and overseas, a degree in this ground-breaking and practical discipline will provide you with many career options. Genetics is the study of genes and inheritance. It's fun, interesting, challenging and relevant to everyday life. It's a very diverse subject, in which you'll learn about the molecular basis of life right through to the study of whole organisms, populations and evolution.<br>You will learn to make informed decisions about topics such as genetic engineering, cloning and your own health. In your lectures, you'll also learn about the cutting- edge research being undertaken at Otago and you'll have many opportunities to undertake hands-on research.