Graduate Diploma in Science and Technology
Program Overview
The Graduate Diploma in Science and Technology from Massey University offers a flexible path to retrain in a science field. Students can choose from a wide range of courses in areas such as agriculture, health sciences, and engineering. The program can be completed in one year of full-time study or part-time over a longer period. International students are welcome, and admission requirements vary based on qualifications and experience.
Program Outline
Graduate Diploma in Science and Technology (GDipScTech) - Massey University
Degree Overview:
This graduate diploma provides the opportunity to retrain in an area of science that interests you. It is a good fit for those seeking a postgraduate qualification in a shorter timeframe or who want to enter postgraduate study but lack the prerequisites.
Outline:
Full-time:
4 x 15-credit courses (60 credits) per semester, totaling 120 credits in one year.
Courses:
- Selected from 200 and 300-level courses from the following prefixes:
- Agribusiness, Animal Science, Agriculture and Horticulture, Plant Biology, Environmental Science,
- Biochemistry, Chemistry, Agricultural Engineering, Food Technology, Rehabilitation Studies, Nutritional Science,
- Mathematics, Statistics, Biology, Psychology, Natural Resource Management, Soil Science, Physiology, Ecology, Zoology, Genetics,
- Health Sciences, Building and Construction, Technology and Engineering, Public Health, Earth Science, Sport and Exercise Science,
- Māori Resource and Environmental Management, Natural Sciences, College of Sciences, Health, Occupational Health and Safety,
- Plant Health, Equine.
- Up to 30 credits may be selected from:
- Property Studies, Māori Studies, Management, Marketing, and Economics.
- Specific courses to consider:
- 227511: Veterinary Clinics and Public Health (120 credits)
- 502701: Workplace-based Learning in the Sciences (60 credits)
- 502702: Extended Workplace-based Learning in the Sciences (60 credits)
Structure:
- Courses offered at Auckland, Distance and online, Manawatū (Palmerston North) campuses.
- International students welcome.
- Admission requirements based on relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
Other:
- Prerequisite courses may be necessary for specific subjects.
- Prior learning, credit, and exemptions may be considered.