Program Overview

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Graduate Diploma in Science

The Graduate Diploma in Science will extend the knowledge and expertise gained from your Bachelor of Science degree.

Programme Overview

The GradDipSci provides you with an opportunity to choose a second major, extend the field of study you chose for your Bachelor of Science degree, or continue to learn from another discipline at undergraduate level within the Faculty of Science. The GradDipSci also provides a pathway to enter into further study at postgraduate level.

Programme Structure

To complete this programme, you need to pass courses totalling 120 points. Courses are typically worth 15 points.

• At least 75 points (five courses) must be at Stage III or above, from the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science (Honours) schedules.
• At least 60 points must be from a subject major listed in the Bachelor of Science schedule, and this must include the Stage III courses required for the major.
• A project or dissertation of up to 30 points may be included if approved prior to enrolment.

Entry Requirements

Programme Requirements

You must have completed an undergraduate degree at a recognised university (or similar institution) and passed first-year courses in your intended specialisation.

• A GPA/GPE of at least 3.0 is strongly recommended.

English Language Requirements

You will need to provide evidence of your English proficiency if you are:

• An international applicant whose first language is not English
• A domestic applicant under 20 years of age whose first language is not English
• You will require an IELTS Academic score of 6.0 with no bands less than 5.5.

Fees

2026 Fees

• Domestic students: NZ$7,616.40 $11,545.20
• International students: NZ$47,221 $55,484
• Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website.
• Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs.

Key Dates

Application Closing Dates

• Summer School 2026: 1 December 2025
• Semester One 2026: 8 December 2025
• Semester Two 2026: 8 June 2026

Start Dates

• Summer School 2026: 5 January - 18 February
• Semester One 2026: 2 March - 29 June
• Semester Two 2026: 20 July - 16 November

Subjects Available in this Programme

• Anthropological Science
• Biological Sciences
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Earth Sciences
• Environmental Science
• Exercise Sciences
• Geographic Information Science
• Geography
• Geophysics
• Logic and Computation
• Marine Science
• Mathematics
• Pharmacology
• Physics
• Physiology
• Psychology
• Statistics

Career Opportunities

Because science plays a vital role in addressing the key issues that confront us and future generations, studying Science opens up a wide range of career opportunities. If you have been away from study for a while, the GradDipSci provides an opportunity to learn about new developments in your field of expertise.

Further Study Options

• Postgraduate Diploma in Science
• Master of Science
• Doctor of Philosophy

Student Career Planning Service

Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.