Specialise in Animal Science for your Postgraduate Diploma in Science and Technology at Massey
Massey University’s Postgraduate Diploma in Science (Animal Science) is suitable for those who would prefer a predominantly taught postgraduate qualification. Or it gives you the opportunity to join the pathway to in-depth research at a master’s level. The qualification consists of 90 credits of taught courses and 30 credits of research.
The PGDipScTech gives you the opportunity to show your analytical thinking and high-level research capability. If you complete the qualification at a satisfactory level you may be able to proceed to the Masters of Science (Animal Science). If so, credits you have gained through this qualification may be credited to the master’s qualification.
Join a world-leading agricultural university
Massey University’s proud record in land-based study dates back to 1927 when we offered New Zealand’s first degrees in agriculture.
Relevant learning
At Massey you will not just be studying animal science, you will be part of this world-leading animal and agricultural science hub. Massey’s Manawatu campus is surrounded by working farms and state-of-the-art animal science research facilities. You are able to access our extensive research and working facilities as part of your study. These include:
Two dairy farms
Sheep and beef blocks, in the Manawatu and Wairarapa
Dedicated feline and canine units
Intensive livestock facilities
A deer farm
New Zealand’s only veterinary science teaching facilities including
24-hour pet hospital
Wildbase hospital which treats native New Zealand animals
Equine hospital
We also host The International Sheep Research Centre which leads the world with its investigations into sheep husbandry and related areas.
A Postgraduate Diploma in Science and Technology in Animal Science is a good fit if you:
have an undergraduate animal science or related degree
are interested in postgraduate animal science study, but do not have a research background
would like to undertake a predominantly taught postgraduate qualification.
July 2025
Distance Learning
Off-campus,
Off-campus,
Auckland,
x, Off-campus, New Zealand
July 2025
Manawatu Campus
Massey University,
Tennent Drive,
Palmerston North,
Turitea,
4474, New Zealand
All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.
Specific requirements
To enter the Postgraduate Diploma in Science and Technology (Animal 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:
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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