The breadth and depth of Massey University’s postgraduate microbiology programme is unique in New Zealand. What is it like? The Massey University Master of Science (Microbiology) is a multi-disciplinary postgraduate qualification that will give you the research skills to move up the hierarchy of your career, or move onto more in-depth research. An essential science Microbiology is an essential science that could hold the key to the transition to a sustainable bio-based economy. Microbiology aims to prevent and treat infectious diseases and provides an understanding, and even the curing, of ill health and diseases such as cancer.

If you are interested in pursuing further research, microbiology is a key discipline of biological studies and is a particularly useful skill for work in medical, dental and veterinary schools. There are also roles in the legal sector, for instance assisting with the drafting of patents and technology transfer agreements. Big pharma and biotechnology industries are key employers, however there are numerous other opportunities in cosmetics, breweries, and oil industries. For instance industrial microbiology (production of antibiotics, microbial products), vaccines,, cosmetics and toiletries, food and bevarage production, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, oil industry and mining, breweries, the dairy industry. Positions in industry include: Management Quality control Research, and Product development.