Graduate Diploma in Science and Technology
Massey University
Subject area
Natural and Physical Sciences not elsewhere classified
Qualification
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Entry requirements
A relevant Bachelors degree or equivalent; or equivalent relevant professional experience.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
Graduates will gain knowledge and skills in a different area of science to an advanced level, equivalent to that of a BSc graduate, or to update their knowledge and skills in such an area. GDipSc holders will have specialised in biological sciences, information sciences, mathematical sciences and physical sciences. They will be critical thinkers, able to communicate effectively and have good quantitative skills. They will be able to solve a range of both theoretical and practical problems, have acquired the ability to work independently and with groups and, where relevant to the endorsement, be able to design experiments and analyse data appropriately.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Other Natural and Physical Sciences at this level can earn:
$43,000
Median earnings one year after study
$55,000
Median earnings two years after study
($1)
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
100%
Employment rate two years after study
Data as at November 2022
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
GCSB Women in STEM Scholarship
Provided by:
New Zealand Intelligence Community - Organisational Development New Zealand Intelligence Community
Website:
https://www.gcsb.govt.nz/working-for-us/gcsb-women-in-stem-scholarship/
Value:
The value of this award is $10,000, which can be spread over three years depending on your study plans.
David Levene Foundation Bursaries
Provided by:
Massey University
Website:
http://www.massey.ac.nz/massey/admission/scholarships-bursaries-awards/
Value:
Up to $10,000 each per year each. Usually $1000 to $3000 is awarded
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 627 739
Phone: (06) 356 9099
Fax: (06) 350 2263
Email: contact@massey.ac.nz
Web: http://www.massey.ac.nz
Sources
NZQA supplies course information based on material from the provider.
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