AUT University offers undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in science and medical laboratory science. Our programmes are developed with industry partners and focus on applied research and knowledge. The school of applied science is located at AUT’s City Campus, Auckland.

Undergraduate qualifications in Science

AUT University offers undergraduate science qualifications for students who are new to university study and students who already have a degree in another area. This page has links to degree pages that contain detailed information on each qualification.

Bachelor of Science - Overview

The bachelor degree in science in an industry focussed qualification that looks at how science is applied to the world around us. Majors in the degree are:

Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science

This degree teaches skills in accurate observation, and in the collection, recording and interpretation of test results. After you have completed the degree and fulfilled certain conditions stipulated by the New Zealand Medical Laboratory Science Board, you will be able to register and practice as a medical laboratory scientist.

Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Business (Conjoint)

This qualification combines a major from the Bachelor of Science and a relevant major from the Bachelor of Business. This gives you more career options and lets you apply your knowledge to different sectors. For example, if you study Applied Chemistry and Marketing you will be well prepared for a career in the marketing of chemical products.

Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences (Conjoint)

The Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences conjoint programme of study combines computer sciences with biological sciences and gives students a background in programming, management and analysis of large data sets, statistical skills and microbiology and genetics knowledge.

Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate in Science

These qualifications offer current industry practitioners the opportunity to up-skill or change direction within their applied science careers. Examples include medical laboratory assistants who up-skill to become medical laboratory scientists, or microbiologists changing direction to enter the Marine Biology industry, or health degree graduates transferring to anaesthetic technology.

Postgraduate

Studying sciences at a postgraduate level will increase your expertise in your specialist area. And whilst advancing your academic qualifications you will keep pace with new knowledge and practices ensuring that once you graduate you will have an advantage in today’s competitive job market.

Whatever your reason for study, you will find a programme that suits your current qualifications, professional development needs and lifestyle choices -from postgraduate certificate level to doctorate. You can choose a research pathway or a papers-only course of study or tailor a programme to suit your interests. Our postgraduate qualifications are:

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Last Updated: 03 October 2012
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