Diploma in Applied Science
Develop knowledge in a specialised science discipline at undergraduate level or prepare yourself for further study to become a chiropractor.
The Diploma in Applied Science has three pathways:
- Standard diploma
- Pre-Chiropractic pathway
Start date: 2022
- Download our Science programme guide [PDF, 3.3 MB]
Start date: 2023
- Download our Science programme guide [PDF, 3.1 MB]
Minimum entry requirements
- Completion of Year 12
- NCEA: 48 level 2 credits including eight level 2 credits in any one subject from Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Physics, Science
- CIE: 60 points on the UCAS Tariff, including any one subject similar to the NCEA subjects listed above
- Pre-Chiropractic: Letter of Intention from the New Zealand College of Chiropractic.
International student entry requirements
English language requirements
- IELTS (Academic) 5.5 overall with all bands 5.0 or higher; or equivalent.
You can choose one of three common pathways:
- Standard diploma
- Pre-Chiropractic
Standard diploma
For this one-year qualification you need to complete eight courses from Year 1 and 2 of the Bachelor of Science.
Courses may include
- HEAL506 Knowledge, Enquiry and Communication
- HEAL507 Health and Environment (or MAOH501 Hauora Māori and Environment)
- CHEM502 Biological Chemistry
- MICR501 Microbiology
- CHEM501 Principles of Chemistry
- ECOL501 Ecology and Evolution
- BIOL502 Plants and Animals
- SCIE503 Biophysics
- BIOL501 Biological Sampling and Interpretation
Pre-Chiropractic pathway
This one-year diploma prepares you for the Bachelor of Chiropractic, taught through the New Zealand College of Chiropractic.
The Pre-Chiropractic pathway within the Diploma in Applied Science is an opportunity to meet the entry requirements of the New Zealand Chiropractic College. Completing the diploma doesn’t guarantee entry to the Bachelor of Chiropractic.
- New Zealand College of Chiropractic website
- Specific entry requirements (NZ College of Chiropractic website)
Courses you study
- BCHM501 Introduction to Biochemistry
- CHEM401 Foundation Chemistry
- MICR501 Microbiology
- SCIE503 Biophysics
- HEAL505 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
- HEAL609 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
- HEAL506 Knowledge, Enquiry and Communication
You also choose one elective from the Bachelor of Science list of elective courses.
More information about this programme
Standard diploma
Graduates with this broad foundation in science are prepared for careers in science and laboratory work in a variety of industries. You can also progress to a higher level science qualification.
Pre-chiropractic pathway
This pathway prepares you for entry into chiropractic college and becoming a registered chiropractor.
27 Feb 2023
17 Jul 2023
($6,901 - $7,077 tuition fees + $934 student services levy)
($34,600 tuition fees + $934 student services levy)
- Fees shown are based on a full-time workload for the points indicated next to the fee. The exact fee charged will depend on which courses you select at the time of enrolment.
- Fees are subject to change year to year. If you are planning for study beyond the current year, fees may vary from those stated.
- There may also be other fees and charges you need to pay.
- International students' tuition fees reflect the full cost of tuition. Domestic students' tuition fees are less due to a proportion of the tuition fees being funded by the New Zealand Government.
- Fees-free study may be available for domestic students
The information on this page was correct at time of publication. For a comprehensive overview of AUT qualifications, please refer to the Academic Calendar.