Animal Genetic Services
Massey University’s Equine Parentage and Animal Genetics Services Centre offers the most comprehensive range of DNA-based genetic testing for animals in New Zealand.
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We do research in a range of areas within the biological sciences including genetics and genomics, microbiology and the biological basis of disease.
Massey provided me with a very strong foundation in genetics and introductory research skills that allowed me to hit the ground running.
Ane?ka Hoskin
Bachelor of Science (Genetics) (now Bachelor of Science (Molecular and Cellular Biology), with a minor in Psychology
The degree gave me the flexibility to follow my environmental and agricultural interests and the cross-discipline teaching approach taught me about systems.
Charlotte Robertson
Bachelor of Natural Sciences (similar degree: Bachelor of Science (Integrative Biology))
My supervisor, Professor Stowell, was brilliant throughout my PhD. She gave me all the support I needed and helped me find solutions for the various problems we ran into during my time at Massey. She had an open door policy and I was always able to discuss issues when needed.
Cornelia Roesl
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Edinburgh
PhD (Biochemistry)
In addition to the knowledge gained from the degree, a biochemistry major provides a large skill set, such as time management, verbal skills and laboratory techniques.
Georgia Richardson
Bachelor of Science
The great thing about my first year was it opened my eyes to the amount of interesting jobs there are in the agricultural sector.
Isabel Tait
Bachelor of Agricultural Science
Studying these subjects (Physiology and Human Nutrition) has given me the opportunity to meet and be taught by some of the most inspiring and intelligent people I have ever (and possibly will ever) meet. The teaching staff on the Palmerston North campus are wonderful and caring.
Katie Schraders
Doctor of Philosophy
Completing my studies in plant science has opened up a wealth of opportunities, both in New Zealand and abroad.
Rowan Dickson
Bachelor of Science (Plant Science and Genetics)
I enjoy working in health sciences because it is multidisciplinary field, which deals with human and animal health.
Saima Rizwan
Doctor of Philosophy
I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Massey and feel it provided the necessary basis to enter the workforce in my chosen field.
Shanna Hickling
Bachelor of Science (Microbiology) (Genetics)
My studies have taught me that you don’t need to be a veterinarian to help animals; Physiology is a broad degree with many possible routes which all have a focus on improving the health of humans and animals.
Sophia Holdsworth
Bachelor of Science (Physiology)
Massey University’s Equine Parentage and Animal Genetics Services Centre offers the most comprehensive range of DNA-based genetic testing for animals in New Zealand.
The MMIC facility is available for use by organisations such as researchers, Crown Research Institutes, other teaching institutions, hospitals and commercial clients. We offer transmitted light and fluorescence microscopy, electron microscopy and image analysis and have a professional team of specialists to help you with your microscopy needs.
Massey Genome Service provides DNA & RNA sequencing services to New Zealand researchers and students.
Specialists at Massey University's Nutrition Laboratory provide consultancy for your food business, including nutritional testing of food products including for shelf life, food safety and product formulation.
Find out more about the departments and staff involved in biological sciences at Massey.