Study Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci) in Neuroscience at The University of Otago in New Zealand, Division of Sciences

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci) is a one-year programme which builds on an undergraduate science degree. The diploma encompasses both papers and a research topic, and can be taken full-time or part-time. It provides entry to the Master of Science (Thesis) (MSc(Thesis)) degree by thesis only. A PGDipSci can be can be studied in any of the subjects listed below. Students wanting to undertake a one-year diploma should have a sound background at Bachelor of Science level in whichever subject they choose to specialise. The Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci) is a one-year programme which builds on an undergraduate science degree. The diploma encompasses both papers and a research topic, and can be taken full-time or part-time. It provides entry to the Master of Science (Thesis) (MSc(Thesis)) degree by thesis only.

Which department am I in?

Division of Sciences

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

NZ$50,505.00 (US$ 30,126) per year

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

Application deadline

30/04/2027

Start date

July 2027

Venue

Dunedin Campus

362 Leith Street,

DUNEDIN,

Otago,

9016, DUNEDIN, New Zealand

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

NZ$50,505.00 (US$ 30,126) per year

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

Application deadline

15/11/2026

Start date

March 2027

Venue

Dunedin Campus

362 Leith Street,

DUNEDIN,

Otago,

9016, DUNEDIN, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences).Every applicant must have been awarded the degree of Bachelor of Science majoring in the subject or subjects of study proposed, or have an alternative qualification acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences).

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