Overview

The Science - Chemistry at Massey University gives you the opportunity to use the latest advancements across a broad range of disciplines. Make your own discoveries in the field of chemistry.

Key facts

Let our experts help you develop your own expertise.

Massey’s chemistry lecturers have an extensive range of experience and expertise across organic, inorganic, physical and analytical chemistry.

The department also has strong links to related areas like biological science and material science.

Research projects are typically developed in collaboration with academic and industry partners and encompass studies in areas such as forensics, food science, environmental science, veterinary science, and drug discovery.

No matter what your research interest, Massey’s focus on fundamental, natural and mathematical sciences means you will have access to a broad range of experts to assist you to develop your own research and expertise.

Career

International trends are for employers to reward postgraduate study well, especially in larger enterprises. The skills you learn are increasingly recognised as setting you apart from other potential employees.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods in Chemistry and Nanoscience

Advanced Chemical Synthesis

Thesis

Theory

Chemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-19 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-05 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Palmerston North, New Zealand

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

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.

You must submit an approved research supervision plan with your application.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

46590 NZD / year

≈ 46590 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

11615 NZD / year

≈ 11615 NZD / year

Living costs

Palmerston North

New Zealand

1100 - 2100 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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