Master of Science Program By The University of Auckland |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 151-200QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

50,564 NZDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

01 Dec, 2024Application Deadline

Program 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.

Program 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

Undergraduate

90+
58+
6.5+
4+
176+

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.

01 Dec 2024
1 Year
Feb
Jul

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

8,866 NZD
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International Students

50,564 NZD
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One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

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