Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Science - Quantitative Genetics

The Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Science (PGCertAppSc), Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Science (PGDipAppSc) and Master of Applied Science (MAppSc) in Quantitative Genetics are designed to provide the necessary skills for employment in areas where quantitative genetic methods are applied. These can include in primary sector breeding programmes (e.g. in agriculture, horticulture and forestry), in medical research and in gene resource management of endangered species.These programmes encourage critical thinking, develop analytical skills and broaden students’ understanding of New Zealand contexts.

Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Science).
Every applicant must either
be a graduate, or
have alternative qualifications or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences).
In considering an applicant's qualifications, regard will be had to the detail of the course of study followed to gain the qualification, as well as the applicant's performance in the programme.

IELTS (Academic) - Overall score of 6.5, no individual band below 6.0.
TOEFL iBT - Overall score of 90 and a writing score of 21.