Postgraduate Diploma in Meteorology–PGDipMet 120 points Qualification regulations

1. (a) Before enrolment, a candidate for the PGDipMet 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 Wellington Faculty of Science for a candidate who is otherwise suitably qualified.

The course of study for the PGDipMet shall consist of courses worth 120 points, including:

(i)  GPHS 589;

(ii) 75 points from GPHS 420–425; and

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

3. (a) A candidate for the PGDipMet shall normally complete the requirements of the diploma within four years of first enrolling.

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

4. A candidate who has been awarded the PGDipMet shall abandon that qualification upon being awarded the MMet.