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Students
Tuition Fee
Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
12 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Diploma
Major
Computer Science | Information Technology | Technology
Area of study
Information and Communication Technologies
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
About Program

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.
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