Graduate Diploma in Science and Technology – GDipScTech
Other Science
A course by
Massey University
Retrain or upskill in science and technology with this flexible one-year graduate diploma, designed for students with an existing degree or relevant work experience.
NZ$11,615
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Broaden or retrain in a science or technology discipline
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding in new or advanced areas of science and technology, suitable for career change or advancement.
Preparation for postgraduate study
Gain the academic foundation and required credits for entrance into postgraduate diploma or master's programmes in the selected area.
About This Course
The Graduate Diploma in Science and Technology allows graduates or professionals with relevant experience to gain knowledge in new areas of science or technology, retrain in a different discipline, or build towards postgraduate study. Students select courses from a wide range of science and technology fields, enabling tailored upskilling for career progression or pathway to further study. The qualification comprises 120 credits, with at least 75 credits at 300-level.
Course Content
- Study of 120 credits from science and technology disciplines at 200 and 300 level
- At least 75 credits at 300-level (third year)
- Topics available include Agribusiness, Animal Science, Agriculture and Horticulture, Plant Biology, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Agricultural Engineering, Food Technology, Rehabilitation Studies, Nutritional Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Biology, Psychology, Natural Resource Management, Soil Science, Physiology, Ecology, Zoology, Genetics, Health Sciences, Building and Construction, Technology and Engineering, Public Health, Earth Science, Sport and Exercise Science, Māori Resource and Environmental Management, Natural Sciences, Health, Occupational Health and Safety, Process and Environmental Technology, Electronics and Information Engineering, Mechatronics and Automation Engineering, Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Health, Equine
- Options for workplace-based learning and veterinary/public health
- Course selection may include up to 30 credits outside science from Property Studies, Māori Studies, Management, Marketing, Economics
Entry Requirements
Build towards these roles
Career change into science- or technology-related rolesSkill upgrade for advanced positions within science/technology fieldsPreparation for further postgraduate study
Build skills in these industries
ScienceTechnology
