Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci)

• Wide range of subjects on offer, so you can continue to advance your knowledge in your specialist subject at postgraduate level.
• Some subjects provide the opportunity to undertake small research projects.
• Students may be eligible to proceed to a Masters degree after successful completion of the Diploma.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci) provides the opportunity to acquire a postgraduate qualification in a specific subject or specialisation without undertaking a research-based degree. It is typically undertaken after the completion of a BSc in which you have achieved a satisfactory level of competency in the subject area of the intended diploma.

Subjects and specialisations available for the PGDipSci

Applied Geology | Applied Mathematics | Bioinformatics | Biological Sciences | Biomedical Science | Biosecurity and Conservation | Cardiac Rehabilitation | Chemistry | Computer Science | Environmental Management | Environmental Science | Exercise Rehabilitation | Food Science | Geography | Geology | Geophysics | Health Psychology | Logic and Computation | Marine Science | Mathematics | Medical Statistics | Pharmacology | Physics | Physiology | Psychology | Speech Science | Sport and Exercise Science | Statistics | Wine Science

For futher programme details, please refer to The University of Auckland Calendar.

Depending on the subject major or specialisation being taken, a PGDipSci degree may involve:

• 120 points in one of the subjects listed in the Postgraduate Diploma in Science schedule
• A project or dissertation of up to 45 points

Find more information about the programme structure
 

Entry into the Postgraduate Diploma in Science requires the completion of the requirements for for the degree of Bachelor of Science.

Find more information about pre-requisites for the PGDipSci

Find information on how to apply
 

Non-academic career opportunities with a Postgraduate Diploma vary depending on your chosen subject and specialisations. Find more information about careers with a Postgraduate Diploma on each subject page.

See the list of subjects and specialisations
 

• Master of Science (MSc)
• Master of Energy (MEnergy)
• Master of Speech Language Therapy Practice (MSLTPrac)
• Master of Bioscience Enterprise (MBioEnt)
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
• Doctor of Clinical Psychology (DClinPsych)

For further information see the Postgraduate Prospectus

or

contact one of our Postgraduate Advisers
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87020
Email: pgscience@auckland.ac.nz