Bachelor of Science in Zoology

at Massey University - Manawatu Campus New Zealand

Learn from, and research with, highly-skilled, researchers in horticulture. A Postgraduate Diploma in Science and Technology (Horticultural Science) is the stepping stone to a research-based qualification.

Massey University’s Postgraduate Diploma in Science and Technology (Horticultural Science) gives you the opportunity to join the pathway to in-depth research at a master's level. The qualification consists of 90 credits of taught courses and 30 credits of research.

The qualification gives you the opportunity to show your analytical thinking and high-level research capability.

With Massey’s Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Secondary) you’ll be prepared to lead the way in shaping our future nation. The Graduate Diploma of Learning and Teaching (Secondary) embodies a new vision for the future of teacher education.  You’ll gain from robust, specialised curriculum and teaching knowledge that is critical for graduates preparing to enter different types of teaching environments. The programme also represents Massey University’s commitment to becoming a Tiriti-led university.

Specialise in Epidemiology for your Master of Veterinary Studies at Massey
Massey’s Master of Veterinary Studies (MVS) is an internationally recognised degree, most suitable for those who would like to undertake a combination of taught courses and a research project. There are a wide range of taught courses for you to choose from, depending on your area of interest and the endorsement that you choose.

With the Master of Veterinary Studies (Epidemiology) you’ll be able to work at a high level in the field. You’ll gain skills in study design and advanced skills in analysis of epidemiologic data.
You’ll learn how to critically evaluate the literature to make evidence-based decisions. The qualification will teach you how to design surveillance systems and population studies in order to determine the magnitude of health problems. You’ll be able to identify risk factors and evaluate interventions.

Specialise in Environmental Sustainability for your Master of Sustainable Development Goals at Massey

This qualification will give you an advanced grounding in the theory, practice, and application of the UN Sustainable Development Goals related to environmental sustainability.
The Master of Sustainable Development Goals (Environmental Sustainability) is a 180-credit taught degree focusing on the theory and practice of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The qualification addresses the most pressing imperative facing humanity and the planet: sustainability. This degree is unique in Australasia.

Help solve the world’s development problems. Our postgraduate students come from a wide range of academic, cultural, and professional backgrounds, and our programme is enriched by this diversity.
In the Master of International Development, you’ll learn how global economic, social, political and environmental forces affect people and shape different parts of the world. These insights will allow you to recognise where inequalities lie. You’ll identify strategies to help overcome poverty and enhance human wellbeing.

When you graduate from the Master of International Development you will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge and skills that can be applied in developing policy and strategies, and in managing and evaluating international development programmes
• Critically and rigorously evaluate contemporary international development theories, policies and approaches
• Conduct independent research and analysis of international development issues, collect relevant data, and be able to write persuasively about this
• Demonstrate mastery of social science research approaches and techniques and be able to undertake independent research in a well-planned and ethical manner
• Interpret research findings and draw out relevant implications for development theory, policy and practice.

The Graduate Diploma in Arts (Environmental Studies) is a bridging tool for graduates in other subjects. This qualification gets you the equivalent of a major in environmental studies.

With Massey’s Graduate Diploma in Arts (Environmental Studies) you’ll explore the dynamic relationship between human society and our environment. It’s a relationship that’s always changing. You’ll learn to think critically and understand the big picture – instead of seeing environmental questions simply as problems that can be solved easily with a technological fix.

Join Massey’s market-leading Bachelor of Science (Psychology) and learn how people perceive, learn, think, develop, behave, and relate to one another.

Psychology covers a broad range of topics, but at its simplest level it is the systematic study of individual behaviour. It considers emotions, personality, and the way individuals interact. It also considers learning, memory, thinking and the brain.Psychology is a growing and ever-changing subject which helps us make sense of the human impact on the world in which we live.You'll learn how people perceive, learn, think, develop, behave, and relate to one another. Courses will teach you how the structure of the brain affects our behaviour, what makes people different from one another and how being in groups affects people's behaviour. Finally, you'll learn how factors like culture, gender, poverty, and mental illness affect our health, our thinking, and our behaviour.

Develop your interests from your undergraduate degree. The Massey PGDipArts (Social Anthropology) gives you a different perspective on world affairs. Studying social anthropology develops your understanding of other cultures and ethnic groups. You’ll discover how your way of life is just one of many possible ways of being human. Learn to challenge your existing beliefs and put yourself in others’ shoes.

Advance your analysis and problem-solving abilities within the flexible and critical framework of the Bachelor of Arts degree.  A Bachelor of Arts (Mathematics) opens up a world of opportunities. From ranges from securing sensitive communications using cryptography, to calculating the geostationary orbit of a satellite. Maths is a product of human ingenuity that allows our modern world to exist. With a BA (Mathematics) you’ll learn appropriate analytic and numerical methods for problem-solving that can be applied in a range of contexts and industries.

The Bachelor of Science (Mathematics) will give you the skills to join a wide variety of industries. From securing sensitive communications using cryptography to calculating the geostationary orbit of a satellite - mathematics is a product of human ingenuity that allows our modern world to exist. It is fundamental to our lives.