At-a-glance

Name: Master of Building Science

Abbreviation: MBSc

Duration: 5 trimesters

Duration 5 trimesters of full-time study or normally 10 if studied part time

Schedule: Self-directed with some supervision 

Intensity: Part time and full time

Type: Coursework and Significant Research 

Study at: On-campus (Te Aro, Wellington)

Complete: 240 points (9 courses)

Entry: Bachelor's degree in Building Science or an approved alternative, with a B average

Start: Trimester 1

Apply by: Standard trimester dates

Costs: From database for international only at this stage

Impact of previous university study in same subject: Requires

Entry requirements

To be accepted into this programme you'll need:

• A Bachelor of Building Science degree or an approved alternative
• Acceptance by the relevant Head of School or the Associate Dean (Teaching, Learning and Students) of the Faculty of Architecture and Design as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study

Important information

• If you want to enrol in this programme but don't meet some the entry requirements, you should contact the programme director or administrator to discuss your options.
• The academic Calendar is the authoritative source of programme and course information.

Programme requirements

For this programme you’ll need to:

Complete at least 240 points

Including eight courses:

• BILD 411
• BILD 421
• BILD 431
• SARC 491
• Four further 400-level courses

Complete BILD 591