Certificate in Applied Science

In this certificate you gain a general understanding of biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics and academic writing skills. You need to complete 120 points, including at least 45 points at level 4 or above.


We recommend the following study plan:
 

Semester 1 courses

• ECOL401 Foundation Ecology

• SCIE401 Foundation Biophysics
   

And two courses from the courses listed below
 

Semester 2 courses

• CHEM401 Foundation Chemistry 

• BIOL401 Foundation Biology

• HUMB401 Foundation Human Anatomy and Physiology
   

And one course from the courses listed below
 

Choose three courses from

• COMM401 Introduction to Academic Writing 

• MATH400 Foundation Mathematics

• STAT400 Foundation Statistics

• CHEM501 Principles of Chemistry* 

• ECOL501 Ecology and Evolution*

• BIOL502 Plants and Animals* 

• MATH401 Foundation Algebra*

• STAT500 Applied Statistics*

Minimum entry requirements
 

• Completion of Year 12 or equivalent

• At least 12 credits at level 2 in one subject from Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Physics, Science; and

• At least 12 credits at level 2 from one or more subjects from Classical Studies, Drama, English, Geography, Health Education, History, Art History, Media Studies, Social Studies, Te Reo Māori, Te Reo Rangatira, Business Studies, Economics, Physical Education, Calculus, Mathematics or Statistics
   

International student entry requirements
 

English language requirements

• At least IELTS (Academic) of 5.5 overall with all bands 5 or higher; or equivalent.

Domestic

• $7,835 - $7,863 (for 120 points)
• ($6,901 - $6,929 tuition fees + $934 student services levy)
   

International

• $35,534 (for 120 points)
• ($34,600 tuition fees + $934 student services levy)