Postgraduate Diploma In Science – Pgdipsci in Victoria University of Wellington

  • Duration : 8 month
  • Intake : Mar,Jul
  • Level : Postgraduate Diploma
  • Tuition & fees : $ 36,070 Per Year
  • IELTS : 6.5
  • TOEFL : 90
  • PTE : 58


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)

Know more about Studying in New Zealand

Tuition Fees in New Zealand (1st Year Average) BE/Btech NZD 24605 | MBA NZD 25694| MS NZD 29178 | BSc NZD 30702 | BBA NZD 22863 | MEng NZD 41589 | MIM NZD 34186 | MFin NZD 142025
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in New Zealand NZD 1250 Per Month
Entrance Exams in New Zealand TOEFL: 74 | IELTS: 6 |PTE: 53
Work and Study in New Zealand Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in New Zealand One to Three Years Depending on the Region.
Cost of Student Visa in New Zealand NZD 295
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Fees components - (1st year Fees and expense)

Tuition & fees :

$ 36,070

Total

$ 36,070