Masters (Coursework)
With the 180-point Master of Science you can complete a research project in an area of your interest and develop advanced-level knowledge of science, or computer and mathematical sciences.
One of the following (or equivalent) with a B grade average in courses at level 7:
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Minimum scores
Minimum scores
Minimum scores
Accepted qualification:
1. Bachelor's degree from prestigious university awarded up to 2022 AND / OR
2. Bachelor's degree awarded from 2022 with an entry qual of Year 12 AND / OR
3. Bachelor's degree from Section 1 institute as per NOOSR
Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
4 years
Accepted subject majors:
Biomedical Science; Chemistry; Environmental Science; Food Science; Geospatial Science; Marine Science; Microbiology; Molecular Genetics; Computer and Mathematical Sciences; or equivalent subject matter
Minimum scores
Accepted qualification:
Bachelor's degree
Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
Minimum 4 years
Accepted subject majors:
Biomedical Science; Chemistry; Environmental Science; Food Science; Geospatial Science; Marine Science; Microbiology; Molecular Genetics; Computer and Mathematical Sciences; or equivalent subject matter
Minimum scores
Accepted qualification:
Bachelor's degree
Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
4 years
Accepted subject majors:
Biomedical Science; Chemistry; Environmental Science; Food Science; Geospatial Science; Marine Science; Microbiology; Molecular Genetics; Computer and Mathematical Sciences; or equivalent subject matter
Minimum scores
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English language requirementsYou complete courses to make up a total of 180 points. Enrolment in courses is subject to meeting all requirements and availability of courses.
Choose from a wide range of coursesYou can complete the 180-point Master of Science without a specialisation, and choose from a wide range of courses in computer and mathematical sciences, or science.
The research project is a key part of the Master of Science and helps you develop skills in critical analysis and expertise in research methods, analysis, evaluation, and drafting a course in a format suitable for publication.
If you choose to complete this degree in computer and mathematical sciences, you need to take:
Complete 75 points from:
ASTR800 Advanced Topics in Astronomy and Astrophysics (15 points) - not offered in 2024
COMP800 Neuroinformatics (15 points)
COMP809 Data Mining and Machine Learning (15 points)
COMP810 Data Warehousing and Big Data (15 points)
COMP813 Artificial Intelligence (15 points)
COMP815 Nature Inspired Computing (15 points)
COMP826 Mobile System Development (15 points)
COMP840 Specialist Topic A (15 points) (not offered in 2024) *
COMP841 Specialist Topic B (15 points) (not offered in 2024) *
MATH800 Advanced Topics in Applied Mathematics (15 points) - not offered in 2024
MATH802 Advanced Financial Modelling and Analytics (15 points)
MATH803 Mathematical Modelling and Simulation (15 points)
STAT800 Stochastic Modelling (15 points) - not offered in 2024
STAT802 Advanced Topics in Analytics (15 points)
STAT803 Official Statistics (15 points)
STAT804 Optimisation and Operation Research (15 points)
STAT805 Computational Mathematics and Statistics (15 points)
You also complete two postgraduate courses (totalling 30 points) with the approval of the programme leader.
Email cmspg@aut.ac.nz
Enrolment in courses is subject to meeting all requirements and availability of courses. Some courses may only be offered once per year. To find out more, contact the postgraduate coordinator at the email address above. The timetable may be subject to change and courses could be cancelled if there aren't enough students enrolled.
If you choose to complete this degree without a specialisation in science, you need to take:
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To specialise in one of the areas listed below, complete the courses listed for this specialisation.
Complete the following course:
And 30 points from:
And 90 points:
And the remaining points from other courses in the Master of Science.
More information about this programmeComplete at least 60 points from:
And 75 points:
And the remaining points from other courses in the Master of Science.
More information about this programmeComplete the following courses:
And 90 points from:
And the remaining points from other courses in the Master of Science.
More information about this programmeComplete at least 60 points from:
And 90 points from:
And the remaining points from other courses in the Master of Science.
More information about this programmeComplete at least 60 points from:
And choose one of:
And the remaining points from other courses in the Master of Science.
More information about this programmeComplete 60 points from:
And complete one of:
And the remaining points from other courses in the Master of Science. You need to include SCIE805 (or SCIE807) and SCIE806 (or SCIE808).
More information about this programmeComplete at least 60 points from:
And 90 points from:
And the remaining points from other courses in the Master of Science.
More information about this programmeComplete the following courses:
And 90 points from:
And the remaining points from other courses in the Master of Science.
More information about this programmeNot all courses are offered each year. To see if your chosen course is offered and to view its timetable use our course search.
Skills you will developThe outcomes for graduates of the Master of Science are outlined in the Graduate Profile below.