Postgraduate Certificate in Science and Technology

Graduate Certificate

This qualification is an introduction to postgraduate study in sciences. If you successfully complete the Postgraduate Certificate in Science, you may be able to study towards the Postgraduate Diploma. Your PGCert can be credited towards this qualification.

Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Certificate

Duration

0.5 year full-time

Study Mode

In person, Online

About this course

This qualification is an introduction to postgraduate study in sciences.

If you successfully complete the Postgraduate Certificate in Science, you may be able to study towards the Postgraduate Diploma. Your PGCert can be credited towards this qualification. The Diploma offers you a wide range of science specialisations to choose from.

Entry requirements

To enter the Postgraduate Certificate in Science and Technology you will:

have been awarded or qualified for a bachelor's degree in the sciences, technology or engineering with a major in the intended postgraduate subject, or equivalent, or
a bachelor's degree in the sciences, technology or engineering followed by a Graduate Certificate in Science and Technology comprising approved 300-level courses in the intended postgraduate subject, or
any bachelor's degree followed by a Graduate Diploma in Science and Technology comprising approved 300-level courses in the intended postgraduate subject, or
have completed extensive relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience equivalent to the undergraduate requirements as approved by the University.

You will need to provide verified copies of all academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.

Study locations

Auckland

Manawatu

Online

Career pathways

A 2017 Ministry of Education publication, The post-study earnings and destinations of young domestic graduates, found that, in New Zealand, earnings and employment rates increase with the level of qualification completed.

Credit for prior study or work

For information on prior learning, exemptions and transfer of credit or other questions:

review the Recognition of Prior Learning regulations
contact us through the Enquire button on this page.