Advance your scientific career with postgraduate study at UC — where research meets real-world impact.
Postgraduate study at UC is designed to be flexible, intellectually stimulating, and deeply rewarding. Choose from qualifications ranging from six-month programmes to a four-year PhD, with full- or part-time study options available.
With access to the greatest number of university field stations in New Zealand, UC enables seamless integration of field and lab work across diverse ecosystems — supporting high-quality, hands-on research.
Whether you're deepening expertise or preparing for leadership in science, UC offers the infrastructure, supervision, and global connections to help you thrive. Take the next step in your academic journey and unlock your research potential.
Our postgraduate science qualifications
Finding the degree to match your interests and ambitions is easy with UC Science. We offer a wide range of postgraduate science qualifications to support your research interests, professional development and advancement. Explore the options below or contact us to find out more.
Note: the Bachelor of Speech and Language Pathology (Hons) and the Bachelor of Environmental Science (Hons) are studied as part of a four-year undergraduate programme of study.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSc)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Data Science (PGDipADS)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology (PGDipClinPsyc)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (PGDipCBT)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Geospatial Data Science (PGDipGDS)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Organisational Psychology (PGDipOrgPsyc)
- Master of Science (MSc)
- Master of Antarctic Studies (MAST)
- Master of Applied Data Science (MADS)
- Master of Audiology (MAud)
- Master of Artificial Intelligence (MAI)
- Master of Disaster Risk and Resilience (MDRR)
- Master of Financial Engineering (MFEng)
- Master of Geospatial Data Science (MGDS)
- Master of Speech and Language Pathology (MSLP)
- Master of Urban Resilience and Renewal (MURR)
- Master of Water Science and Management (MWSM)
- Professional Master of Computer Science (PMCS)
- Professional Master of Engineering Geology (PMEG)*
*To be offered in 2026
Enrolment advice and academic support
We offer a range of support services to help you succeed. For advice about degree planning, subject choices, selecting a supervisor and more, go to our postgraduate science advice page.
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World-class facilities
UC’s laboratories, research centres, and field stations are internationally renowned. We also have a brand new regional centre to keep our students at the forefront of contemporary science practice. Check out the world-class facilities at UC Science.
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World-class facilities
UC’s laboratories, research centres, and field stations are internationally renowned. We also have a brand new regional centre to keep our students at the forefront of contemporary science practice. Check out the world-class facilities at UC Science.
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World-class facilities
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Accessible experts
UC is the most research-intensive university in New Zealand. You get to learn from passionate people who are leading the way with their research. Find out about accessible experts at UC.
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Accessible experts
UC is the most research-intensive university in New Zealand. You get to learn from passionate people who are leading the way with their research. Find out about accessible experts at UC.
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Accessible experts
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Living laboratory
Your course at UC could take you to the Pacific Ocean or the Southern Alps, an ancient volcanic peninsula, or an agricultural plain. Whether you’re in native bush, a glacial lake, or the International Dark Sky Reserve, this is your Canterbury classroom. Check out our Living laboratory.
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Living laboratory
Your course at UC could take you to the Pacific Ocean or the Southern Alps, an ancient volcanic peninsula, or an agricultural plain. Whether you’re in native bush, a glacial lake, or the International Dark Sky Reserve, this is your Canterbury classroom. Check out our Living laboratory.
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Living laboratory
