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.

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

Postgraduate Diploma in Science
Gain a more in-depth understanding of your scientific subject area and boost your career opportunities.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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