Certificate in Applied Science
Interested in science but not quite ready to start your university studies or not sure which direction to take? The Certificate in Applied Science gives you a taste of the many options in sciences or related areas.
The Certificate in Applied Science is designed to help you develop the academic skills and confidence for study in a bachelor’s degree in science, medical laboratory science or health. Graduates of this certificate 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
If you have New Zealand qualifications
- 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
If you have qualifications from another country
See entry requirements for students from other countries. Select your country from the dropdown menu.
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. This gives you a great foundation for further study in a bachelor's degree.
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 Object Oriented Programming
- 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 the Certificate in Applied Science
Email science.admin.team@aut.ac.nz
Students who started at AUT before 2023
If you started your studies at AUT before 2023, the courses you need to study to complete the requirements for your programme are a little different. You can find the old programme regulations you need to meet on Canvas. Simply log in with your AUT student ID number and password.
($7,289 - $7,319 tuition fees + $1146 student services levy)
($36,600 tuition fees + $1146 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.