Institutions & Courses The University of Waikato Courses
Master of Science
This course is available at the following The University of Waikato campuses:
Waikato
The Waikato region has New Zealand’s longest river and its best surf break, Raglan.
Bay of Plenty
The Master of Science (MSc) is an internationally-recognised qualification, valued for it's flexibility and general excellence in education and training.
The MSc degree is tailored towards gaining its graduates excellent career opportunities while also providing a great background for further study. You will add to your knowledge of techniques as well as receiving training in specialist areas. While developing your research skills you will have the opportunity to contribute to existing areas of research or to begin to develop new areas. Research programmes exist across a wide range of disciplines, supported by the primary research interests of staff.
The Master of Science is normally a two-year programme of study which combines taught papers with a research thesis. You will have the opportunity to undertake research with staff who are leaders in their field and will have the use of world-class laboratory facilities. A 12 month Master of Science degree by thesis research may be available to students who have already completed a qualification such as a Bachelor of Science (Honours) or a Postgraduate Diploma.
