12 monthsProgramme duration
52,842 NZDTuition Fee/year
01 Dec, 2025Application Deadline
Mar, JulStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Biological Sciences
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Master of Science (MSc) programme enables you to pursue advanced study in your area of interest with the opportunity to work on independent research.
Studying for an MSc is an opportunity for committed scientists to focus on a relevant area of interest or practice and pursue an advanced qualification. While a taught masters will provide you with specialist training in your chosen field, a research masters will develop advanced research skills, working alongside Faculty of Science researchers – many of whom are major contributors in their field.
As a graduate of the MSc programme you will be skilled in a focused area of expertise, and better equipped to find employment in your chosen field. The MSc is a vital qualification if you want to pursue employment in a research-led area, or progress further academically.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Biological Sciences
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Master of Science (MSc) programme enables you to pursue advanced study in your area of interest with the opportunity to work on independent research.
Studying for an MSc is an opportunity for committed scientists to focus on a relevant area of interest or practice and pursue an advanced qualification. While a taught masters will provide you with specialist training in your chosen field, a research masters will develop advanced research skills, working alongside Faculty of Science researchers – many of whom are major contributors in their field.
As a graduate of the MSc programme you will be skilled in a focused area of expertise, and better equipped to find employment in your chosen field. The MSc is a vital qualification if you want to pursue employment in a research-led area, or progress further academically.
Admission Requirements
You must have completed a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Science in a similar field to your intended specialisation with a GPA of 5.0 in 90 points. If you completed a Postgraduate Diploma at least 75 of those points must be in 700-level courses or a dissertation.
Some specialisations may require you to have completed specific courses in your undergraduate degree and/or have a different GPA grade to the Minimum programme requirements listed on this page, you can find these in the MSc Schedule.
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