Coursework Master's | Wellington Faculty of Science | Victoria University of Wellington

Stand out, get ahead, or change career. With our 180-point Master’s by coursework degrees, you’ll gain an internationally recognised qualification in one year of full-time study, or you can study part time.

You’ll take some core courses and choose from a range of elective courses so you can tailor your programme to your interests and career aspirations.

With small class sizes you’ll learn through seminar-style discussions with leading researchers and academics.

You’ll also have the opportunity to undertake a trimester-long research project, or practical placement, where you'll apply what you’ve learnt.

One-year Master's programmes

Biomedical Science

Every year millions of people are affected by disease and health conditions for which there is no treatment. Learn alongside world-leading experts to understand how immunology can be leveraged to keep us healthy, or how to identify and develop drugs and vaccines for untreated medical conditions.

Study in this area will put you at the forefront of the global health industry.

Policy and Engagement

Science is an important part of our society, and scientific knowledge belongs outside the lab. Policy and decision-making informed by science, and a scientifically-literate population are vital if we are going to successfully address the challenges we face.

Climate and Environment

The impact of climate change and environmental degradation are two of the most pressing challenges we face. Gain the skills you need to become a leader in protecting the natural world. With headlines dominated by stories of polluted oceans, rising sea levels, and biodiversity loss, the time to act is now.

Data and Statistics

Have a head for numbers? Learn how to leverage data to solve problems, uncover insights, and inform decision-making. Our programmes focus on real-world applications, giving you a mix of theoretical and practical skills ideal for starting your career.

Master of Applied Statistics

A pathway to a Master’s degree

Not quite ready to apply for a Master’s? Find your pathway through a Graduate or Postgraduate Diploma in Science and become qualified for Master’s study in just one year.