Certificate in Applied Science
Interested in science but not quite ready to start the Bachelor of Science or not sure which direction to take? The Certificate in Applied Science gives you a taste of the many options in AUT's School of Science.
The Certificate in Applied Science is designed to help you develop the academic and study skills for study at bachelor’s degree level. This certificate prepares you for the Bachelor of Science. Graduates are also prepared for employment in entry-level positions in science-related industries, including laboratory assistant or trainee roles.
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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.
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.
Choose eight courses from:
- ECOL401 Foundation Ecology
- CHEM401 Foundation Chemistry
- BIOL401 Foundation Biology
- HUMB401 Foundation Human Anatomy and Physiology
- COMM401 Introduction to Academic Writing
- MATH400 Foundation Mathematics
- MATH401 Foundation Algebra
- STAT400 Foundation Statistics
- BIOL500 Foundations of Life
- BMED500 Introduction to Biomedical Science
- CHEM500 Chemistry in Our World
- CHEM501 Principles of Chemistry
- COMP500 Programming Concepts and Techniques
- COMP503 Programming II
- DIDG507 Mahitahi | Collaborative Practices
- EASC500 Our Dynamic Earth
- ENVS503 Our Total Environment
- FOOD502 Food Science
- FOOD503 Food Technology
- GESC500 Mapping Our Environment
- HEAL504 Lifespan Development and Communication
- HEAL505 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
- HEAL507 Health and Environment
- MAOH501 Hauora Māori
- MASC500 Introduction to Marine Science
- MATH504 Introductory Mathematics for Science
- MATH505 Algebra and Calculus I
- MICR501 Microbial Life
- PHYS501 Physics for Scientists and Engineers
- SCIE504 Science and Society
- STAT500 Applied Statistics
- STAT502 Introductory Probability and Statistics
- SOSC585 Climate Action
More information about this programme
26 Feb 2024
15 Jul 2024
($7,091 - $7,120 tuition fees + $1074 student services levy)
($35,200 tuition fees + $1074 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.