University
Massey University
Master of Science (Ecology)
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Master's Degree
Duration
1.5 years
Next start date
Expected Feb 2024
Campus
Manawatu Campus
Summary
Specialise in Ecology for your Master of Science at Massey
Massey University has a large teaching and support staff in ecology and related disciplines, with diverse expertise. As a postgraduate student undertaking master’s studies you will have the opportunity to specialise in stimulating subjects ranging from:
biodiversity and biogeography
community ecology
behavioural ecology
lake and river management
plant ecology
modelling animal populations
soil communities and ecosystem function
The Ecology Group at Massey has a large teaching and support staff, with diverse expertise.
You will benefit from Massey’s strong collaborative links with:
New Zealand’s Department of Conservation
Landcare Research
AgResearch
NIWA
Fish & Game NZ
regional, district and city councils
private sector environmental consulting firms.
Facilities and equipment
The ecology complex at Massey has an excellent range of facilities and equipment including controlled temperature and light rooms, glasshouses and a workshop for making field equipment. There are labs for microscopy and image analysis, chemical analysis, ancient DNA, freshwater fish and invertebrates, insects and plant ecology, animal behaviour and soil invertebrate extraction.
A Master of Science in Ecology is a good fit if you:
are interested in the natural world
enjoy sciences and analysing data
want to have a positive impact on our world and environment.
Entry criteria
All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.
Specific requirements
To enter the Master of Science (Ecology) you will have been awarded or qualified for:
the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in the intended postgraduate subject, or equivalent, with a minimum B average in the majoring 300-level courses, or
the Bachelor of Science with Honours, in the intended MSc subject, having achieved a B grade average over the contributing courses and a B grade in an approved research methods course, or
the Postgraduate Diploma in Science and Technology in the intended MSc subject, having achieved a B grade average over the contributing courses and a B grade in an approved research methods course, or
the Postgraduate Certificate in Science and Technology in the intended MSc subject, having achieved a B grade average over the contributing courses and a B grade in an approved research methods course.
International English Language Requirements:
- IELTS - 6.5 overall and minimum 6.0 in each band
- TOEFL iBT – Overall score 90, minimum 20 in Writing
- Cambridge English - C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 176. No less than 169 in each skill.
- NCEL - Level 5
- PTE - 58 overall and minimum 50 in each communicative skills
- LanguageCert - C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) with HIGH PASS and no less than Pass in each skill or C2 Mastery IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skill
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