Master of Construction and Building Science (Research) / Te Tohu Paerua o te Mātai (Rangahau) ā-Hanganga–MCBSc(Res) 120 points Qualification regulations

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Entry Requirements

1. (a) Before enrolment, a candidate for the MCBSc(Res) degree shall have: 
(i) completed the PGDipCBSc or an equivalent qualification, with an average grade of at least B; and 
(ii) been accepted by the head of school as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study. 
(b) In exceptional circumstances, requirement (a)(i) may be waived by the Associate Dean (Postgraduate Research) for a candidate who has had extensive practical, professional, or scholarly experience that provides equivalent preparation. 
 

General Requirements

2. (a) The course of study for the MCBSc(Res) shall consist of a 120-point thesis, comprising one of BILD 591–593 or CONM 591–593. 
(b) The minimum and maximum periods of enrolment are specified in the Master’s Thesis Regulations. 
 

Award of Honours

3. The MCBSc(Res) may be awarded with Distinction or Merit as described in the Assessment Handbook. 

Courses

Course Requisites Points
BILD 591
Building Science Research Thesis / Tuhinga Rangahau o Te Whare Hangahanga
 		120
BILD 592
Building Science Research Thesis / Tuhinga Rangahau o Te Whare Hangahanga (Science)
 		120
BILD 593
Building Science Research Thesis / Tuhinga Rangahau o Te Whare Hangahanga (Ecology and Sustainability)
 		120
CONM 591
Construction Research Thesis / Tuhinga Whakapae Rangahau ā-Hanganga
 		120
CONM 592
Construction Research Thesis / Tuhinga Whakapae Rangahau ā-Hanganga (Science)
 		120
CONM 593
Construction Research Thesis / Tuhinga Whakapae Rangahau ā-Hanganga (Ecology and Sustainability)
 		120