Master of Meteorology–MMet 180 points Qualification regulations

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

(i) completed a degree of a tertiary education institution in New Zealand or equivalent in Geophysics, Mathematics, Physics, or other relevant subject; and

(ii) been accepted by the Head of the School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study.

(b) Requirement 1(a)(i) may be waived by the Associate Dean, Academic (Postgraduate) of the Faculty of Science for a candidate who is otherwise suitably qualified.

2. (a) The course of study for the MMet degree shall normally consist of courses worth 180 points, including:

(i) GPHS 589;

(ii) GPHS 420–423, GPHS 425, GPHS 520 and 521; and

(iii) 15 further points from GPHS 420–431 or a course approved by the head of school.

(b) Requirement 2(a)(i) may be waived by the associate dean for a candidate who has an appropriate research degree or equivalent research experience, allowing them to complete the MMet degree with 150 points.

3. (a) A candidate for the MMet degree shall normally enrol for at least 12 months and shall complete within three years of first enrolling.

(b) The associate dean may extend the maximum period in (a) or (b) in special cases.

4. The MMet may be awarded with Distinction or Merit as described in the Assessment Handbook.