Postgraduate Diploma in Science and Technology (Plant Biology)

A postgraduate diploma is the stepping stone to a research-based qualification such as a master’s degree.

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

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

Expertise in an area of your choice
The plant biology team at Massey have expertise in:

• plant molecular biology
• evolutionary biology
• systematics and taxonomy
• plant physiology.

Take advantage of our globally renowned expertise
Let our experts help you develop your own expertise. You will learn from highly-skilled internationally recognised and active researchers in plant biology and related areas. They have a huge depth of knowledge and experience. Postgraduate study in plant biology at Massey spans evolutionary biology to physiology. You will have the opportunity to learn about the fundamental aspects of plant growth and function, as well as the molecular evolution and classification (systematics) of plants.

You will also be able to take advantage of Massey’s expertise across the sciences. We have a wide and relevant group of expertise within the university. That spans fundamental sciences like microbiology and biochemistry to agriculture, engineering, horticulture and environmental management.