Course details

Summary

The Certificate in Science and Technology allows you to undertake a shorter course of study at university level than is required by a three year bachelor’s degree or one year diploma.

It is used primarily as a ‘pathway’ to help you complete subjects you need to enter another qualification.

If you are already enrolled at Massey this programme also enables you to add a complementary area of study to your main degree.

Choose your subjects

The Certificate in Science and Technology is more flexible than many other similar programmes - allowing you to choose specific courses you need for pre-requisites, or for interest.

Enter with industry experience

If you have substantial industry experience at a senior level this may be considered towards your application. This is on a case-by-case basis.

Use your credits toward a degree

You may have courses passed under this programme credited to a bachelor’s degree, or any “higher” undergraduate qualification provided the courses comply with the regulations of the degree in question.

Certificate in Science and Technology structure

Candidates for the Certificate in Science and Technology shall follow a flexible course of study of at least 60 credits at 100-level or above.

Endorsements

Endorsements are available in:

1. Engineering Preparation
2. Engineering Studies
3. Veterinary Preparation

Each Endorsement has specific requirements, which can be found in the Planning tab.

The Certificate can also be completed without endorsement. Courses can be chosen from a wide range of subject areas (prefixes):

112 Agribusiness, 117 Animal Science, 119 Agriculture and Horticulture, 120 Plant Biology, 121 Environmental Science, 122 Biochemistry, 123 Chemistry, 124 Physics, 145 Geography, 151 Nutritional Science, 157 Information Systems, 158 Information Technology, 159 Computer Science, 160 Mathematics, 161 Statistics, 162 Biology, 175 Psychology, 189 Soil Science, 194 Physiology, 196 Ecology, 199 Zoology, 203 Genetics, 214 Health Sciences, 218 Building and Construction, 233 Earth Science, 234 Sport and Exercise Science, 236 Nanoscience, 240 Logistics and Supply Chain Management, 246 Natural Sciences, 247 College of Sciences, 250 College of Health, 283 Agronomy, 284 Horticulture, 285 Plant Health, 286 Equine and 275.102 Human Development.

Students may exit with a Certificate in Science and Technology from the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours, Bachelor of Food Technology with Honours, Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science, Bachelor of Veterinary Science, and Bachelor of Veterinary Technology.

Entry criteria

50 NCEA credits at Level 2 in approved subjects, including 14 credits at Level 1 or higher in each of Mathematics and English or equivalent overseas qualification

English Language Requirements:

• IELTS score of 5.0 (no band less than 5.0)
• TOEFL iBT score of 61 overall (min 17 in Reading & Writing)
• PTE Academic score of 36 Overall (min 36 in communicative skills)
• Cambridge English score of 155