Students must have completed one of the following:
Note: For the Biotechnology subject, students can have completed the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours.
The Master of Science usually consists of two parts: coursework and a thesis, allowing for students to investigate areas of interest to them and conduct independent and original research. Over 30 subjects are available, and some can only be studied at postgraduate level, which can allow for specialisation in academic and career pathways.
For more information about why students should consider studying a postgraduate science programme at UC, see the Postgraduate Prospectus.
The MSc may be awarded with Distinction, Merit, or Honours.
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See the Schedule for the Master of Science for course options and requirements for each subject.
Contact Te Rāngai Pūtaiao | College of Science for information about these subject areas:
Antarctic Studies
Applied Psychology
Astronomy
Biochemistry
Biological Sciences
Biotechnology
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Chemistry
Child and Family Psychology
Computational and Applied Mathematical Sciences
Computer Science
Data Science
Disaster Risk and Resilience
Ecology
Economics, Engineering Geology
Environmental Science
Finance
Geography
Geology
Mathematics
Medical Physics
Medical Physics (Clinical)
Microbiology
Philosophy
Physics
Psychology
Speech and Language Sciences
Statistics
Postgraduate study can bring many career benefits eg, specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, entry into specific occupations, higher starting salary/progression rates, research capability/achievement, and evidence of high academic attainment/self-discipline.
Insurance/year: 700 NZD/per year
