Palmerston North,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc - Biological Sciences in Hamilton New Zealand | Massey University
Massey University
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Hamilton New Zealand
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
43,950
(c. USD25,543.48)
Attendance
Full-time
Massey's Master of Science program specializing in biological sciences provides comprehensive knowledge across diverse biological and fundamental science disciplines. This program allows you to explore multiple scientific fields rather than concentrating on just one. You'll develop proficiency in various areas that interest you. Have you considered topics such as microbiology, genetics, and biochemistry but lack the required prerequisites for specialization? Are you seeking to expand your career possibilities? The biological sciences major offers a versatile degree that maintains your professional flexibility. You can either concentrate on a specific scientific field or maintain a broader academic focus - the decision is entirely yours. Massey offers study location options between the Manawat≈´ or Auckland campuses, along with access to renowned research institutions like AgResearch, Scion, and Plant & Food Research. Both Auckland and Palmerston North campuses provide cutting-edge facilities, including the Manawat≈´ Microscopy and Imaging Centre and the Massey Genome Service (affiliated with New Zealand Genomics Limited). The university features specialized plant growth environments, exceptional orchard resources, advanced plant physiology and biology technology, plus extensive animal research units and operational commercial farms for beef, dairy, and sheep production.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.
Specific requirements
To enter the Master of Science (Biological Sciences 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.
International English Language Requirements:
- IELTS - 6.5 overall and minimum 6.0 in each band
- TOEFL iBT – Overall score 90, minimum 20 in Writing
- Cambridge English - C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 176. No less than 169 in each skill.
- NCEL - Level 5
- PTE - 58 overall and minimum 50 in each communicative skills
- LanguageCert - C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) with HIGH PASS and no less than Pass in each skill or C2 Mastery IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skill
Tuition
NZD
43,950