Master of Natural Hazard Science and Policy–MNHSP 180 points Qualification regulations

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

(i) completed an undergraduate degree with a B+ grade average or better in a relevant subject; and

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

(b)   Requirement (a)(i) may be waived by the Associate Dean (Students) 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 MNHSP shall consist of courses worth 180 points, comprising:

Part 1: GEOS 401, GEOS 402, GEOS 403, GEOS 404

Part 2: 60 further points from the Schedule to the MNHSP, or other courses approved by Programme Director, other than GEOS 560 and GEOS 561

Part 3: GEOS 560 or 561

(b) A candidate who has had extensive professional or scholarly experience may be exempted up to 60 points from the qualification requirements, as long as the student attains at least 40 points at NZQF Level 9.

3.       A full-time candidate whose course of study includes all parts shall be enrolled for at least three trimesters. The degree must be completed within three years. The Associate Dean may extend the maximum period in special cases.

4.       Continuation to Part 3 requires a B+ (or better) average in Part 1, or permission of the Head of School.

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