Biological sciences gives you expertise in a broad range of biological and fundamental sciences. What is it like? When you study Massey’s Master of Science with a major in biological sciences you don’t have to focus on one particular type of science, but will gain expertise across a range of your interests. If you are interested in subjects like microbiology, genetics and biochemistry, but don’t have all the pre-requisites you need to specialise, or you want to open the door to a broader range of careers, a major in biological sciences gives you a broad-based degree that keeps your options open.

As a Master of Science graduate in biological sciences you will have a wide range of career opportunities and can expect these to lead to leadership and managerial roles. These could be in areas including pure and applied research, quality control, product development, and positions of responsibility in medical, forensic, or analytical laboratories. You could also work in government departments in policy development and analysis. Jobs in these areas can lead to high-level careers in management and administration in science and health-related fields. Crown Research Institutes (AgResearch, HortResearch, Plant and Food Research) Industry-based research institutes (Dairy, Meat, Wool, Wheat, Forestry, Leather) Wineries, breweries, food and animal feedstuff industries Pharmaceutical development and manufacturing Secondary and tertiary educational institutions Biotechnology companies Scientific publishers District Health Boards Environmental Protection Agency Ministry of Business and Enterprise.