MSc in Palmerston North New Zealand | Massey University

Massey University | Palmerston North New Zealand
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD 45,540
(c. USD26,700.1)
Attendance
Full-time

Massey's Master of Science equips you with advanced knowledge and specialized skills for deeper scientific exploration. Pursuing this master's degree offers a rewarding and intellectually stimulating postgraduate journey. The program provides comprehensive training to enhance your expertise in a chosen scientific discipline while propelling your professional growth. Upon completing your Master of Science, you'll master high-level academic research, time management under pressure, and clear communication. This qualification offers flexible options: a standard 180-credit pathway (completable in 18 months) or an extended 240-credit version, both delivering rigorous academic training.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

To enter the Master of Science you will have been awarded or qualified for:

the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in the intended postgraduate subject, or equivalent, with a minimum B average in the majoring 300-level courses, or
the Bachelor of Science with Honours, in the intended MSc subject, having achieved a B grade average over the contributing courses and a B grade in an approved research methods course, or
the Postgraduate Diploma in Science and Technology in the intended MSc subject, having achieved a B grade average over the contributing courses and a B grade in an approved research methods course, or
the Postgraduate Certificate in Science and Technology in the intended MSc subject, having achieved a B grade average over the contributing courses and a B grade in an approved research methods course.
You must submit an approved research supervision plan with your application. This means you need to secure the agreement of a suitable supervisor for your agreed research topic.

If you have a Bachelor of Science (Honours), Postgraduate Diploma in Science and Technology, or Postgraduate Certificate in Science and Technology from Massey University as outlined above, you may apply for credit towards Part One of the qualification.

Please see individual webpages for specific entry requirements for specialisations in Nutrition and Dietetics, Psychology and Psychology-Health Psychology, Mathematics and Statistics.

You will need to provide copies of all official academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University. Academic IELTS - 6.5 overall and minimum 6.0 in each band, TOEFL IBT Overall score 90, minimum 20 in writing, TOEFL Paper Based 160.

Tuition NZD 45,540
Palmerston North, New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree

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