研究生文凭是获得基于研究的资格（例如硕士学位）的基石。梅西大学的自然科学研究生文凭（土壤科学）使您有机会参加在硕士级别进行深入研究的途径。该课程包括90个学分的授课课程和30个学分的研究课程。该计划使您有机会展示您的分析思维和高级研究能力。如果您以满意的水平完成课程，则可以升读理学硕士（土壤科学）课程。如果是这样的话
A postgraduate diploma is the stepping stone to a research-based qualification such as a master's degree. Massey University's Postgraduate Diploma in Science (Soil Science) gives you the opportunity to join the pathway to in-depth research at a master's level. The programme consists of 90 credits of taught programmes and 30 credits of research. The programme gives you the opportunity to show your analytical thinking and high-level research capability. If you complete the programme at a satisfactory level you may be able to proceed to the Master of Science (Soil Science). If so, credits you have gained through this qualification may be credited to the master's programme. As an aspiring soil scientist you will deal with the productive capacity of the land and how its management impacts on the environment. At Massey we have a reputation for producing high calibre graduates that go on to work in the international agricultural research scene.