Science

About the course

This Masters course will allow students to gain a sophisticated understanding of medical, natural, mathematical or biological sciences in order to contribute to research in your field or develop your career prospects. Students are typically able to choose to undertake coursework only options or a minor thesis as part of the program.

What you might learn

Students can choose units of study such as research techniques, advanced technology skills, communication skills or laboratory skills, including an option of undertaking placements for some courses. Training throughout the degree will help you to develop key skills to specialise in that subject area.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as research scientist, academic, policy analyst, healthcare administrator, quality assurance manager, microbiologist, and etc. in companies including Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, Novartis, Merck & Co., Roche, and etc.

Explore the majors available

Agricultural Science, Animal Science, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Earth Science, Ecology, Horticultural Science, Human Nutrition, Mathematics, Plant Breeding, Statistics, Zoology

Duration

• 1 year: Mathematics, Statistics
• 1.5 years: Agricultural Science, Animal Science, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Earth Science, Ecology, Horticultural Science, Human Nutrition, Plant Bleeding, Zoology

Tuition fees

• Mathematics, Statistics: NZ$ 35,450 per year
• Human Nutrition: NZ$ 37,095 per year
• Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Earth Science, Ecology, Plant Bleeding, Zoology: NZ$ 41,460 per year
• Agricultural Science, Animal Science, Horticultural Science: NZ$ 45,540 per year

Campus

• Auckland
• Palmerston North

Living Costs in Auckland**

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Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) NZ$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) NZ$ 1,621 - 2,143	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) NZ$ 1,357 - 1,794
Transportation (Daily) NZ$ 7 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) NZ$ 213 - 282

Average Salary***

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*Source: Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2023)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: payscale.com