Master of Science

You’re required to complete 240 credits. This is normally made up of 120 credits of taught courses (from the regulation schedules for the relevant Master’s degree) and a thesis worth 120 credits. Students enrolling in a thesis-only Master’s only need complete a minimum of 120 credits.  
 

The first year’s study provides preliminary research preparation. 
 

You can find a list of available supervisors here.

Master of Science - Biochemistry

• BICH 601 - General Biochemistry
• BICH 633 - Protein Biochemistry
• BICH 634 - Plant Cell Physiology
• BICH 636 - Plant Biochemistry

Elective courses
 

Master of Science - Conservation and Ecology

List

• ECOL 608 - Research Methods in Ecology
• ECOL 609 - Conservation Biology
• ECOL 612 - Wildlife Management
• ECOL 631 - Animal Behaviour
   

Elective courses
 

Master of Science - Environmental Science

List

• ECOL 608 - Research Methods in Ecology
• ECOL 612 - Wildlife Management
• MICR 604 - Advanced Microbiology
• SOSC 627 - Soil Resources
• SOSC 628 - Soil Chemistry
• SOSC 629 - Soil Physics
• SOSC 630 - Soil Fertility and Management

For a 240 credit Master's (thesis plus exam) you need a relevant New Zealand level 7 bachelor’s degree or recognised equivalent with a B average or better in the 300 level and final year (full-time equivalent) courses
 

For the 120-credit Master's (thesis only) you need a relevant postgraduate Honours degree with Second Class Honours, Division One equivalent or higher. 

Master of Science   $36,210