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University of Otago

Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci)

  • Graduate Diploma

The Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci) is a one-year programme which builds on an undergraduate science degree. The diploma encompasses both papers and a research topic, and can be taken full-time or part-time. It provides entry to the Master of Science (MSc) degree by thesis only.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Diploma
Course Code
PGDipSci

About this course

The Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci) is a one-year programme which builds on an undergraduate science degree. The diploma encompasses both papers and a research topic, and can be taken full-time or part-time. It provides entry to the Master of Science (MSc) degree by thesis only.

A PGDipSci can be can be studied in any of the subjects listed below.

Students wanting to undertake a one-year diploma should have a sound background at Bachelor of Science level in whichever subject they choose to specialise.

Entry requirements

  1. Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences).
  2. Every applicant shall have fulfilled one of the following conditions
    1. have been admitted to the degree of Bachelor of Science majoring in the subject or subjects of study proposed
    2. have been admitted with the status of one who is entitled to proceed to the diploma
    3. have a qualification acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor and produce evidence satisfactory to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of ability to proceed to the diploma.

Study locations

Dunedin

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