Graduate Certificate in Science
Already have a degree? Gain advanced knowledge in science, or computer and mathematical sciences in as little as one semester with the Graduate Certificate in Science.
This graduate certificate is aimed at professionals, including secondary school teachers, who want to update their knowledge of current technologies and applications of science, or computer and mathematical sciences. The Graduate Certificate in Science also prepares students for postgraduate study in an area of science, or computer and mathematical sciences in which they were not originally trained.
Minimum entry requirements
- A bachelor's degree OR
- Relevant professional qualification or experience approved by the dean (or representative) to be equivalent to a bachelor's degree
International student entry requirements
English language requirements
- IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent.
You choose courses from the Bachelor of Science to make up a total of 60 points. At least 45 points must be at level 7.
Courses in the Graduate Certificate in Science cover
- Analytics
- Biological Science
- Biomedical Science
- Chemistry
- Environmental Science
- Food Science
- Marine Science
- Mathematical Modelling and Computation
($3,864 - $3,874 tuition fees + $596 student services levy)
($19,800 tuition fees + $596 student services levy)
Science: $20,596 (for 60 points)
($20,000 tuition fees + $596 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.
The information on this page was correct at time of publication. For a comprehensive overview of AUT qualifications, please refer to the Academic Calendar.