Join the Bachelor of Science (Plant Science) at Massey - the only university in New Zealand where you can study the full spectrum of plant science from molecular biology and evolution, through to agriculture and horticulture.
Nearly all life on Earth is ultimately dependent on the primary productivity of plants.
The study of plants is a fascinating investigation of the history of life, the natural world and the future of life on Earth.
The Bachelor of Science (Plant Science) will help you understand the crucial biological processes that underpin the very basis of life on Earth.
Studying plant science will give you a solid understanding of the fundamental elements of the structure and function of plants, how plants grow and interact with their environment, and how to apply this knowledge in both natural and managed ecosystems.
Massey’s proud record dates back to 1927 when it offered New Zealand’s first degrees in agriculture and horticulture.
Massey has over 50 years’ experience in plant-based sciences and has the largest number of plant scientists of any New Zealand university.
the university has decades of experience and consistently revise courses overtime to remain strategic for today’s employment opportunities.
Following the completion of the BSc (Bachelor of Science) degree in Plant Science, many students continue into postgraduate study.
Postgraduate study options open up more diverse employment opportunities and are usually a route to faster career progression and higher career earnings.
Importantly, postgraduate studies in plant science offer the opportunity to carry out independent, cutting-edge research.
Note: July start will take 3.5 years to complete.
$43,000
Cost of living | 1 person | $7,344 |
Accommodation | 1 bed room | $7,160 |
Tuition | 1 person | $35,840 |
Improve your English language skills without taking an IELTS test. You could get direct entry to a Massey degree with the university's English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses.
English Test | English for Academic Purposes 1 | English for Academic Purposes 2 | |
English Entry | IELTS | 5.0 overall (all bands 4.5 or above) | 5.5 overall (all bands 5.0 or above) |
iBT TOEFL | 40 overall (3 in reading & listening, 13 in speaking & writing) | 50 overall (5 in reading & listening, 15 in speaking & writing) | |
PTE | 38 overall | 46 overall | |
Cambridge English | 155 | 165 |
Entry point | Duration | Exit |
EAP1 | 10 weeks | Foundation Studies – entry requirement equivalent to IELTS 5.5 overall |
EAP2 | 10 weeks | Direct entry into University - entry requirement equivalent to IELTS 6.0 to 7.0 overall |
To be admitted to an undergraduate qualification, applicants will need a minimum level of academic achievement from school, or another university or tertiary institution.
The specific level depends on which country or region of the world they are from.
China:
India:
If you don't have the skills or qualifications you need to be accepted into your chosen study, you can do foundation qualifications.
There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification, outside of university admission regulations. However, there is some expected background knowledge.
If you have not studied NCEA Level 3 Biology (or equivalent) take the following course first:
These courses are available in the summer semester and will count towards credits in your degree.
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