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Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science)

New Zealand

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What will I learn?

Studying environmental science at Massey will give you the tools and understanding needed to help create a sustainable path for New Zealand and the world. Join one of New Zealands leading universities in the study of environmental impacts. You will be taught by experts in this field and will be able to take advantage of Masseys expertise and teaching programme in many different areas related to this field, for example agricultural production. Environmental science focuses on the connections between humans and their natural environments. Managing and mitigating human impacts on the environment is crucial for New Zealand, and much of the world. Our reputation depends on us becoming truly clean and green despite the increased pressure on the environment.The Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science) will see you become involved in Masseys aims to develop a sustainable path for the future by solving real-world issues such as managing natural resources and environmental impacts. Through lab work and field trips to water treatment plants and a range of managed and mismanaged environments across the North Island, youll explore processes and investigate interactions between pollutants, soils, water quality and more. From there you can help to address issues in the food sector, by combining environmental science with a major in agriculture, horticulture, geography or soil science. To take your studies overseas, you can progress on into our postgraduate programme in environmental management. Students in this programme carry out research all over the world offering their knowledge in global contexts. For example, a current international project involves students who are examining environments at complex borders between countries in Africa.

Which department am I in?

School of Agriculture and Environment

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
NZ$37,640.00 (18,94,408) per year
NZ $37,640 per 120 Credits
Start date

February 2025

Venue

Manawatu Campus

Massey University,

Tennent Drive,

Palmerston North,

Turitea,

4474, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

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:

  • IELTS - 6.0 overall and minimum 5.5 in each band
  • TOEFL iBT - Overall score 80, minimum 19 in Writing
  • Cambridge English - B2 First, or B2 First for schools, or C1 Advanced, or C2 Proficiency with a score of 169. No less than 162 in each skill.
  • NCEL - Level 4 (Academic)
  • PTE - 50 overall and minimum 42 in each communicative skills
  • LanguageCert - C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skill

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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