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University of Canterbury

Master of Science

Christchurch · Master · NZQF 9 · 1-2 years full-time (up to 4 years part-time)

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Overview
Subject area
Environment & Sustainability
Campus
Christchurch
Duration
1-2 years full-time (up to 4 years part-time)
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Fees

Fee not published by the institution.

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Fees are set by the institution and can change.

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science with Honours, or equivalent, with B GPA or better

English requirement

The institution does not publish a programme-specific IELTS score. The NZQA minimum for Level 9 is 6.5.

Other requirements

EAP programmes available; Biochemistry/Chemistry Part II start dates restricted to February

Admission decisions are made by the institution. Immigration requirements are determined by Immigration New Zealand.

Start dates

This programme has monthly starts.

  • Chemistry which are February-only (inferred from standard pattern)
  • Part II can commence most months except Biochemistry
  • Semester 2 (July) 2026 for Part I

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Institution
Name
University of Canterbury
Type
UNIVERSITY
City or cities
Christchurch
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Master of Science

This guide brings together the programme information the institution currently publishes. It does not assess whether the programme is suitable for you.

Overview

Master of Science is listed by University of Canterbury as a Master at NZQF Level 9.

What you will study

Programme-specific curriculum content is not yet published in the Sorena catalogue. Use the institution link above for the current course structure.

Who may find it relevant

No general suitability statement is published. Admission is decided by the institution after it reviews an applicant's evidence.

Programme structure

Published duration: 1-2 years full-time (up to 4 years part-time).

Fees context

Fee not published by the institution.

Entry requirements

Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science with Honours, or equivalent, with B GPA or better

Start dates

This programme has monthly starts.

  • Chemistry which are February-only (inferred from standard pattern)
  • Part II can commence most months except Biochemistry
  • Semester 2 (July) 2026 for Part I

Ask our admissions team to confirm the month you want.

Ask our admissions team

Career context

The institution has not supplied structured career-outcome information to the Sorena catalogue.

What to check before applying

  • Confirm the current fee and fee basis with the institution.
  • Check the next available start date.
  • Review the institution's academic and English requirements.
  • Complete the Sorena assessment before requesting individual guidance.

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