February 2025
Manawatu Campus
Massey University,
Tennent Drive,
Palmerston North,
Turitea,
4474, New Zealand
All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University. To be admitted to an undergraduate qualification, you will need a minimum level of academic achievement from school, or another university or tertiary institution.
Specific requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification, outside of university admission regulations.
However, there is some expected background knowledge.
Expected high school preparation
Knowledge gained in the following NCEA subjects (or the equivalent in Cambridge International Examinations, International Baccalaureate, or similar) will give you the expected background knowledge to take this major.
At least 16 credits in NCEA Level 2 Mathematics from the following list of standards: 91256, 91257, 91258, 91259, 91260, 91261, 91262, 91269.
At least 14 credits in NCEA Level 3 Chemistry.
NCEA Level 3 Biology.
NCEA Level 3 Physics.
International English Language Requirements:
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.