Renowned scientist honoured for dedication to marine conservation
Science
Whether you base yourself in Hamilton or our new Tauranga Campus featuring state-of-the-art laboratories, you can study science at Waikato through a variety of lenses, solving real-life problems from day one of your degree.
With a unique ‘living lab’ on our doorstep, our science students are spoilt for choice when it comes to enriching field-trips and hands-on opportunities particularly in the areas of environmental and marine sciences.
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New in Tauranga in 2024
Help protect our oceans for tomorrow.
Study Marine Science in Tauranga from 2024.
This exciting new subject covers the science of marine systems including ecology, physical processes, ecosystem restoration and conservation.
Begin your journey in Biomedical Sciences
New in Hamilton from 2024
Study in a field with diverse career options and be part of innovative scientific research that improves lives.
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Ngā Puanga Pūtaiao Fellowships empower Māori and Pacific STEM researchers
University of Waikato celebrates multiple staff receiving prestigious fellowships from The Royal Society Te Apārangi, aiding early and mid-career Māori and Pacific STEM researchers.
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Pharmacy to add to Waikato’s health offering
The University of Waikato intends to accept its first students in a new graduate-entry Master of Pharmacy Practice degree in early 2025, as it responds to the chronic shortage of pharmacists
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Halve the herd without halving income with immune boosting milk
Ready for the next level?
The Master of Science is valued for its flexibility and excellence, and can be tailored to suit your needs. You can select your papers from a range of subjects and the mix of research and taught papers are customised to suit your interests and goals.
