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New Zealand Diploma in Applied Science (Level 5)

Ara Institute of Canterbury City Campus

Christchurch, New Zealand

Tuition Fee NZ$ 21,550
Country Rank#18
Duration18 Months
Score IELTS: 5.5

Program Overview

This programme will equip you with skills required by the ever-expanding commercial science sector, which encompasses increasingly automated food production, manufacturing and environmental management businesses.

Course content is made up of a mix of practical skills that you'll use every day, and theory relating directly to the modern STEM (science, technology, engineering, maths) workplace. The course covers science, information literacy, quality management and essential soft skills such as teamwork, communication and ethics. It includes seven compulsory courses plus the opportunity to tailor your programme of study to your own interests with an elective in ICT, human nutrition or sports science.

You'll also learn about business imperatives and associated data interpretation and manipulation. The programme's IT component will take you well beyond the basics and into the fundamentals of manufacturing process monitoring and control.

Please note: continuation to the Level 6 New Zealand Diploma in Applied Science is highly recommended (employment outcomes for Level 6 graduates are on a par with degree graduates).

Available part-time up to 3 years.

Course Content
Level 5
- Introduction to Marketing and Sales
- Chemistry for Applied Science
- People, Food and Environment
- Health Promotion 1
- Sports and Performance Analysis
- IT Practitioner Fundamentals
- Microbiology in Food
- Biochemistry for Applied Science
- Practical Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Statistical Analysis
- Professional Skills in Science
Entry Requirement
English Requirements
What if English is not my first Language?

If English is not your first language, we want to make sure that you will be successful in your chosen programme of study.

Please provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives English Proficiency Outcomes Chart.
If you are a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident, complete an Admission and Enrolment form and Ara will contact you regarding a free assessment.

If you are not a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent resident, book an IELTS or other test through the Ara Examination Centre or in your home country.

IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form and are valid for two years from the date of the test.
What if I have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance?

You do not need to provide additional evidence of English Language skills.

Overall IELTS 5.5 Academic
- 5.0 Listening
- 5.0 Reading
- 5.0 Writing
- 5.0 Speaking
Fees & Scholarships
International Fee
$21,550 per year
Career Prospect
Employment growth in high-tech manufacturing sectors such as dairy processing and biotechnology is forecast to increase substantially in the coming years. This qualification will give you this skills to work in environments that combine high production rates with expensive and complex equipment and which are subject to intensive quality monitoring, or in other science and technology sectors, including regulatory industries.

Cost Of Studying At Ara Institute of Canterbury City Campus

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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