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Curiosity and a love for discovery ensures we are ever expanding our knowledge of the world. Explore your passions with our exciting range of study options.

Our students are surrounded by people passionate about science. Our staff are world leaders in their fields of research and Wellington has the highest concentration of scientists and science organisations in New Zealand.

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Explore new interests, expand your knowledge, or fast-track your qualification. With courses starting in November or January, there's plenty of flexibility to work and enjoy the summer.

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Explore postgraduate science with a Master’s by coursework and gain an internationally recognised qualification in just one year.

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    New Zealand has the opportunity to establish itself at the cutting edge of RNA technology. We already possess the scientific expertise to solve problems unique to our nation and globally—we just need the investment, writes Kylie Price from the Malaghan Institute.