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Overview

The Environmental Science Programme is a multidisciplinary programme that encompasses coursework and research across a wide range of disciplines: Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Marine Science, Surveying or Zoology.

It is offered as a postgraduate programme for Master of Science (Thesis) (MSc(Thesis)). A flexible structure allows for full-time and part-time study and research projects based in the workplace.

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Whether you are advancing your career with our specialised graduate qualifications or pursuing in-depth research and expertise through our postgraduate programmes, Otago is here to support your aspirations.

Postgraduate qualifications

Honours, masters’, PhDs, and other advanced degrees for graduates. Just one additional year of study will earn you a valuable postgraduate degree. Or perhaps you want the depth of a full year of research-only time during a master’s or to step up to a PhD.

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Papers and Thesis
  • ENVS 495  (this paper is not currently offered)

  • Four 400-level papers from appropriate subjects approved by the Programme Director

  • Thesis: ENVS 5

    Note: The papers are normally taken before undertaking the thesis.

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