About Postgraduate Diploma In Science – Pgdipsci in Victoria University of Wellington
Gain a more in-depth understanding of your scientific subject area and boost your career opportunities with a PGDipSc.
The Diploma will take you one year of full-time study during which you'll further develop your skills in laboratory work, data analysis and scientific communication. The programme can also provide a pathway into Master's study.
You'll take courses worth a total of 120 points, and with most subjects you can choose whether to include a 30-point research project.
If you want to gain advanced scientific knowledge and have a B average in your subject area, then a PGDipSc is a good option for you. Victoria also offers a number of specialist postgraduate diplomas.
If you don't have the required background for entry into these programmes, you could do a Graduate Diploma in Science instead.
To be accepted into this programme you will need:
- A Bachelor's degree with at least a B average
- To have met the prerequisites for the subject you wish to study (see subject section below)
- To be accepted by the head of the school as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study
Victoria University of Wellington Highlights
| University Type |
Public University |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Establishment Year |
1987 |
| No. of Campuses |
3 |
| No. of Residence Halls |
14 |
| Student Satisfaction Rate |
86% |
| Research Funding |
22.05 million NZD |
| Total Funding |
442 million NZD |
| Average Cost of Attendance |
53,000 NZD |
| Applications Accepted |
Online/Offline |
| Work-Study |
Available |
| Intake Type |
Trimester wise |
| Mode of Program |
Full time and online |
Victoria University of Wellington Average Tution fees and Other Expenses
| Programmes |
UG |
PG |
| Architecture and Design |
32,550 |
35,050–54,700 |
| Business |
27,750–29,250 |
28,450–50,950 |
| Education |
24,650–28,600 |
34,900–42,050 |
| Engineering |
33,400 |
36,250–52,350 |
| Health |
27,650 |
28,000 |
| Humanities and Social Sciences |
26,150–34,400 |
28,600–39,350 |
| Law |
32,050 |
33,550–45,900 |
| Science |
29,900-34,900 |
34,900–52,350 |
Victoria University of Wellington Living Cost
| Type of living |
Cost |
| Basic living |
18,000 NZD (2 trimesters) |
| Generous living |
27,000 NZD (2 trimesters) |
| Residence hall |
2,000-4,000 NZD (quarterly) |
