What will I learn?

With Masseys Master of Science, you will get the knowledge and skills you need to gain a more in-depth understanding of an area of scientific study. Studying for your masters is a challenging and satisfying postgraduate experience. Massey University’s Master of Science will give you the knowledge and skills you need to gain a more in-depth understanding of an area of scientific study and advance your career. When you graduate with a Master of Science you will have learned how to work at a high level of academic achievement, work to deadlines under pressure and communicate effectively. Massey University’s Master of Science is a 180-credit master qualification (a 240-credit MSc is also available). The 180-credit masters offers a rigorous programme of learning, yet can be achieved in one and a half years.

Study options

Full Time (1.5 Years)

Tuition fees

NZ$45,540.00 (22,92,013) per year

International administration fee - 1000

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

February 2026

Venue

Manawatu Campus

Massey University,

Tennent Drive,

Palmerston North,

Turitea,

4442, North Island, New Zealand

Full Time (1.5 Years)

Tuition fees

NZ$45,540.00 (22,92,013) per year

International administration fee - 1000

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

February 2026

Venue

Auckland Campus

Albany Expressway (SH17),

Albany,

Auckland,

0632, North Island, New Zealand

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Entry requirements

For international students

To enter the Master of Science you will have been awarded or qualified forthe 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 orthe 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 orthe 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 orthe 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

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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