Wellington Faculty of Science Te Wāhanga Pūtaiao

Postgraduate qualifications

Take the next step in your career and satisfy your search for new knowledge. The Wellington Faculty of Science offers a number of postgraduate qualifications.

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Graduate Diploma in Science

Broaden your career horizons with advanced undergraduate study in science, and gain skills and knowledge in a new subject area.
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Postgraduate Diploma in Science

Gain a more in-depth understanding of your scientific subject area and boost your career opportunities.
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Bachelor of Science with Honours

Complete an intensive one-year programme and gain the advanced knowledge and skills you need to pursue a scientific career.
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Biomedical Science postgraduate programmes

Gain highly developed research skills and deepen your Biomedical Science knowledge with a postgraduate qualification.
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Specialist programmes

The Faculty also offers a number of specialist postgraduate programmes, from certificates to Master's level. Find a programme suited to your aspirations.
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Master's by coursework

With our 180-point Master's by coursework degrees, you can gain an internationally recognised qualification in one year of full-time study.
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MSc by coursework and thesis

Get a degree recognised worldwide and contribute to knowledge in your field with a two-year Master of Science.
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Master of Science by thesis

Carry out an independent and original research project in your area of scientific interest with a one-year Master of Science.
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Doctor of Philosophy

Begin your career as a scientist or academic and complete a major piece of original research with a PhD.
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Hear from our students

“At university you definitely have to be more independent, but there are also support systems in place if you need them.” Brettelemani Manaia, PGDipSc student in Chemistry.

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Student funding

The Wellington Faculty of Science offers a number of funding support options for postgraduate students.

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