Qualification options | Postgraduate Chemistry | Victoria University of Wellington

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Choose which postgraduate qualification in Chemistry best suits you according to your career goals, time commitments and eligibility.

Duration 1 trimester
Fees NZ$4,761for the full programme
Schedule Daytime lectures

Intensity Full time or part time
Starts 7 Jul 2025, 23 Feb 2026 (+ -1 more)
Type Coursework
Location On-campus (Kelburn, Wellington)
Complete 60 points (3–4 courses)
Entry A Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Explore the GCertSc

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Duration 2 trimesters
Fees NZ$9,491for the full programme
Schedule Daytime lectures

Intensity Full time or part time
Starts 7 Jul 2025, 17 Nov 2025, 23 Feb 2026 (+ 0 more)
Type Coursework
Location Kelburn, Wellington
Complete 120 points (6-8 courses)
Entry Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Explore the GDipSc

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Duration 2 trimesters
Fees NZ$11,677for the full programme
Schedule Lectures

Intensity Full time or part time
Starts 7 Jul 2025, 23 Feb 2026 (+ -1 more)
Type Coursework and research
Location Kelburn, Wellington
Complete 120 points (7–8 courses)
Entry Bachelor's degree or equivalent in relevant subject with at least a B+ average.

Explore the BSc(Hons)

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Duration 1 trimester
Fees NZ$5,854for the full programme
Schedule Seminars, workshops, or lectures

Intensity Full time or part time
Starts 7 Jul 2025, 23 Feb 2026 (+ -1 more)
Type Coursework
Location Kelburn, Wellington
Complete 60 points (2–4 courses)
Entry Bachelor's degree or equivalent in relevant subject with at least a B-range average.

Explore the PGCertSc

Duration 2 trimesters
Fees NZ$11,677for the full programme
Schedule Lectures and/or lab sessions

Intensity Full time or part time
Starts 7 Jul 2025, 23 Feb 2026 (+ -1 more)
Type Coursework
Location Kelburn, Wellington
Complete 120 points (4–8 courses)
Entry Bachelor's degree or equivalent in relevant subject with a B range average.

Explore the PGDipSc

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Duration 3 trimesters
Fees NZ$17,499for the full programme
Schedule Lectures and lab sessions

Intensity Full time or part time
Starts 7 Jul 2025, 23 Feb 2026 (+ -1 more)
Type Coursework, research and practicum
Location Kelburn, Wellington
Complete 180 points (8 courses)
Entry Bachelor's degree in relevant subject.

Explore the MDDD

Duration 4–5 trimesters
Fees NZ$11,677per year
Schedule Lectures and/or lab sessions

Intensity Full time or part time
Starts 7 Jul 2025, 23 Feb 2026 (+ -1 more)
Type Coursework and research
Location Kelburn, Wellington
Complete 240 points (5–9 courses)
Entry Bachelor's degree or equivalent in relevant subject.

Explore the MSc

Duration 2 trimesters
Fees NZ$11,198for the full programme
Schedule Self-directed study

Intensity Full time or part time
Starts Any time (+ -2 more)
Type Research
Location Wellington campuses and online
Complete 120 points (usually 1 course)
Entry Bachelor's degree with Honours or equivalent in relevant subject.

Explore the MSc

Duration 9 trimesters
Fees NZ$11,661per year
Schedule Self-directed study

Intensity Full time or part time
Starts Any time (+ -2 more)
Type Research
Location Wellington campuses and online
Complete 360 points (1 course)
Entry Research degree such as Honours or Master's by thesis from a New Zealand university with an average grade of B+ or higher, an approved international equivalent, or other approved evidence of adequate training and ability.

Explore the PhD

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