The Master of Science (MSc) programme enables you to pursue advanced study in your area of interest with the opportunity to work on independent research. Programme overview Studying for an MSc is an opportunity for committed scientists to focus on a relevant area of interest or practise and pursue an advanced qualification. While taught masters will provide you with specialist training in your chosen field, a research masters will develop advanced research skills, working alongside Faculty of Science researchers - many of whom are major contributors in their field. 120-point MSc Most students enter an MSc following completion of a PGDipSci. You will need to complete 120 points (maximum of 160 points) in a specialisation within one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study (research masters) or four years of part-time study (taught masters). Not all specialisations offer both taught and research options. 240-point MSc If you enter a MSc directly from an undergraduate degree you will need to complete 240 points (maximum of 280 points) in a specialisation in two years of full-time study or four years of part-time study (research masters) or six years of part-time study (taught masters). Not all specialisations offer both taught and research options. Environmental Science Environmental Science seeks to develop and apply prevention, remediation and mitigation strategies to enhance or maintain environmental quality. Postgraduate study in Environmental Science focuses on a scientific approach to environmental problem solving in natural and managed environments. Areas of research interests open to exploration include: Air quality and atmospheric processes Application of computer modelling to environmental problems Applied Estuarine Ecology Applied Terrestrial Ecology Assessment of ecological change Aquatic Ecological Assessment Biodiversity Management and Conservation Conservation project management techniques Environmental Data Analysis Rare species management Restoration and Landscape Ecology Waste minimisation Water quality science Site restoration methods Sustainable management of ecosystems Where can postgraduate study in Environmental Science take you? Our graduates can be found in government, consultancy, environmental and community organisations, industry and education. Jobs related to Environmental Science include: Environmental consultant Environmental education officer Local government field officers Iwi liaison Laboratory technicians Marine biologist Sustainability consultant Waste management officer