The Diploma in Science and Technology is a flexible programme that allows you to undertake a shorter course of study at university level than that required by a three year bachelor’s degree. You may elect to have courses passed under the diploma programme credited to a bachelor’s degree, provided the courses comply with the regulations of the degree in question. The Diploma is equivalent to one year of full-time study. The course is open to anyone who has gained admission to Massey University, but in some cases specific courses may require a subject background at level 3 NCEA. Diploma in Science and Technology structure Candidates for the Diploma in Science and Technology shall follow a flexible course of study of at least 120 credits at 100-level or above. The Diploma can also be completed without endorsement. Courses can be chosen from a wide range of subject areas (prefixes): 112 Agribusiness, 117 Animal Science, 119 Agriculture and Horticulture, 120 Plant Biology, 121 Environmental Science, 122 Biochemistry, 123 Chemistry (not 123.171 or 123.172), 124 Physics (not 124.171 or 124.172), 138 Agricultural Engineering, 145 Geography, 151 Nutritional Science, 157 Information Systems, 158 Information Technology, 159 Computer Science, 160 Mathematics, 161 Statistics, 162 Biology, 175 Psychology, 188 Natural Resource Management, 189 Soil Science, 194 Physiology, 196 Ecology, 199 Zoology, 203 Genetics, 214 Health Sciences, 218 Building and Construction, 233 Earth Science, 234 Sport and Exercise Science, 240 Logistics and Supply Chain Management, 246 Natural Sciences, 247 College of Sciences courses, 280 Process and Environmental Technology, 283 Agronomy, 284 Horticulture, 285 Plant Health, 286 Equine, 501 Agriculture/Horticulture Plants and 275.102 Human Development. Students may exit with a Diploma in Science and Technology from the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours, Bachelor of Food Technology with Honours, Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science, Bachelor of Veterinary Science, and Bachelor of Veterinary Technology.