Palmerston North,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Postgraduate Diploma in Science and Technology - Biological Sciences in Hamilton New Zealand | Massey University
Massey University
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Hamilton New Zealand
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Qualification
Postgraduate Diploma
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
43,950
(c. USD25,543.48)
Attendance
Full-time
The Postgraduate Diploma in Science and Technology (Biological Sciences) serves as a gateway to advanced research degrees. Benefit from Massey University's state-of-the-art research infrastructure. This program provides a pathway for students aiming to pursue master's-level research, with access to specialized facilities including tissue culture labs, real-time PCR equipment, advanced fluorescence microscopes, and plate readers. The university's microscopy center offers confocal, scanning, transmission, and epifluorescence microscopy capabilities. Students also have convenient access to genome sequencing through both the Massey Sequencing Service and New Zealand Genome Limited's lab, located on the Manawat≈´ campus. These facilities feature ABI3730 and Illumina MiSeq technology with expert support. Additionally, the university provides comprehensive protein analysis equipment, including DIGE imaging systems and mass spectrometry access.
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 Postgraduate Diploma in Science and Technology (Biological Science) you will have been awarded or qualified for:
a Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, with a major in the intended postgraduate subject, or equivalent, with a minimum B- average in the majoring 300-level courses, or
a postgraduate certificate that includes 30 credits of courses from the schedule to the Postgraduate Diploma in Science and Technology, or equivalent.
You will need to provide verified copies of all academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.
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