Master of Environmental Science–MEnvSc 180 points Qualification regulations

1. (a) Before enrolment, a candidate for the MEnvSc degree shall have:

(i) completed a Bachelor’s degree from a New Zealand university in Environmental Science, Earth Science, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, or Mathematics, or equivalent qualification with an average grade of B or better; and

(ii) been accepted by the head of school as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study.

(b) Requirement (a)(i) may be waived by the Associate Dean, Academic (Postgraduate) of the Faculty of Science for a candidate who has had extensive practical, professional, or scholarly experience that provides equivalent preparation.

2. (a) The course of study for the MEnvSc shall consist of courses worth at least 180 points, including:

Part 1:

(i) ENSC 401, ENSC 402, ENSC 485; and

(ii) 60 further points from BIOL 403–431, CCSP 401, CCSP 402, CHEM 421–423, ENSC 410–421, ENVI 520, ESCI 401–488, GEOG 415, GEOS 401–479, GPHS 441–448, PHYG 413–423, PHYS 415–447, and STAT 431–452

Part 2:

(i) ENSC 510 or 511.

3. A candidate shall be enrolled for at least three trimesters and shall normally complete the degree within three years. The associate dean may extend the maximum period in special cases.

4. Continuation to Part 2 requires a B+ (or better) average in Part 1, or permission of the head of school.

5. The MEnvSc may be awarded with Distinction or Merit as described in the Assessment Handbook.