Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Aquaculture

This one-year programme is designed to build on the scientific knowledge gained from your previous degree-level study and give you practical experience to work in marine biology.

Academic requirements

Applicants must have:

• A Bachelor’s Degree or a Graduate Certificate or Diploma in a similar subject or relevant skills and knowledge acquired through appropriate work or professional experience.

English language requirements

If English is not the applicant’s first language, applicants will need to provide evidence from: 

An International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall academic score of at least 6.5 (with at least 6.0 in each band) from a single test issued within the last two years

OR

A test or qualification listed as an acceptable alternative by NZQA English Language Proficiency Outcomes.(external link)

OR

Achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance requirements

Additional distance study requirements

For distance study, applicants must have the following to be able to utilise the online learning environment and complete practical/vocational aspects of the Programme:

• Employment in a suitable aquaculture industry workplace

OR

Recent relevant experience and access to a suitable aquaculture industry workplace to undertake an assignment and practical work required for specific courses

• Ability to attend compulsory residential workshops

Ability to attend NMIT or an alternative venue at another tertiary institute to complete examinations

Special entry

Applicants who are unable to evidence that they meet Academic entry requirements, but who can demonstrate acquired skills for tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience in a similar area, may be approved for alternative entry by the Curriculum Manager (or delegate).