* Enrolment fees, Thesis printing fee
Admission to the Postgraduate Diploma in Science (Agricultural Science) requires you to have either:
a bachelor’s degree majoring in Agricultural Science, or equivalent, with a minimum B- average in the majoring 300 level courses; or
a bachelor’s degree followed by a Graduate Diploma endorsed in Agricultural Science, or equivalent, with a minimum B- average in the 300 level courses; or
a Bachelor's degree followed by a Graduate Certificate endorsed in Agricultural Science comprising at least 45 credits at 300-level from the majoring courses for the intended postgraduate subject, or equivalent, with a minimum grade average of B- in the 300-level courses; or
a Postgraduate Certificate comprising 60 credits of Agricultural Science courses
Students from a country where English is not the first language, must obtain a minimum English Language competency level.
IELTS: 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL iBT: 90 overall (min 20 in Writing)
PTE Academic: 58 Overall (min 50 in communicative skills)
Cambridge English: 180
Specialise in Agricultural Science for your Postgraduate Diploma in Science and Technology at Massey
Massey University’s Postgraduate Diploma in Science and Technology (Agricultural Science) gives you the opportunity to join the pathway to in-depth research at a master’s level.
Join a world-leading agriculture university
Our proud record dates back to 1927 when we offered New Zealand’s first degrees in agriculture and horticulture. As a student, you will benefit from our internationally recognised capability and leadership in this area.
Take advantage of our expertise
As an agriculture student at Massey, you will have access to lecturers and supervisors acknowledged as being among the best in the world. Collaboration between Massey University and adjacent Crown Research Institutes offers unrivalled advantages to postgraduate students. It includes access to specialised skills, equipment and networking opportunities.
You will have access to a wide range of facilities and services including:
Pasture and Crop Research Unit
Fertiliser and Lime Research Unit
horticultural units
The Equine Unit
Life Cycle Management Centre
Massey University farms
teaching laboratories
library resources.
Why postgraduate study?
Postgraduate study is hard work but hugely rewarding and empowering. The workload of the postgraduate diploma replicates the high-pressure environment of senior workplace roles.
Further study
If you complete the qualification at a satisfactory level you may be able to proceed to the Master of Science (Agricultural Science). If so, credits you have gained through this qualification may be credited to the master’s qualification.
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Subject courses
117761, Ruminant Livestock Feeding, 15
117762, Intensive Livestock Feeding, 15
117764, Growth and Meat Science, 15
117765, Genetics and Breeding, 15
117767, Reproduction and Fertility, 15
117768, Metabolism and Endocrinology, 15
117769, Lactation and Milk Production, 15
117771, Dairy Production, 15
117772, Sheep Production, 15
117773, Beef Cattle Production, 15
117774, Pig Production, 15
117775, Deer Production, 15
117776, Poultry Production, 15
117783, Advanced Studies in Animal Science, 15
117784, Advanced Studies in Animal Science, 30
119710, Nutrient Management in Grazed Pasture Systems, 30
119711, Nutrient Management in Arable Systems, 15
119728, Research Methods in Animal, Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences, 15
119729, Research Methods, 15
162760, Research Methods and Communication in the Biosciences, 30
189752, Advanced Soil Fertility, 30
189753, Soil and Land Evaluation, 30
189755, Soil and Water Pollution, 30
189757, Advanced Soil Conservation, 15
189758, Advanced Soil Water Management, 15
283701, Advanced Pasture Production and Practice, 15
283702, Advanced Agronomy, 30
283704, Urban and Farm Forestry, 15
283708, Quantitative Plant Breeding, 30
284703, Vegetable Production Science, 15
284704, Fruit Production Science, 15
284741, Post-harvest Physiology, 30
285742, Topics in Advanced Plant Protection, 30
286701, Advanced Equine Production, 15
286711, Equine Science, 15
The primary industries are a growing sector and there are great employment and business opportunities for suitably qualified graduates. This qualification is suitable if you are interested in a career in science either as a senior technician, a researcher or may be looking to acquire entry into a PhD.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment Occupational Outlook indicates that employment prospects are good in all primary industry sectors. The New Zealand Immigration service has also included a wide range of primary industry jobs in the skills shortage list, particularly in supervisory and management roles.
Earn more
A Ministry of Education report found that:
Five years after leaving study:
Insurance/year: 810 NZD
