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.