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:
- BIOL401 Foundation Biology
- CHEM401 Foundation Chemistry
- COMM401 Introduction to Academic Writing
- DIGD507 Mahitahi | Collaborative Practices
- ECOL401 Foundation Ecology*
- HEAL402 Introduction to Human Structure and Function#
- HEAL403 Society and Health#
- HEAL404 Introduction to Human Development#
- HEAL405 Introduction to Professional Development#
- HUMB401 Foundation Human Anatomy and Physiology
- LSKL500 Uni101
- MATH400 Foundation Mathematics
- MATH401 Foundation Algebra
- SCIE504 Science and Society
- SPOR406 Health and Wellbeing
- STAT400 Foundation Statistics
*The course ECOL401 is currently not being offered
# These courses are not offered every year
More information about the Certificate in Applied Science
($7,726 - $7,758 tuition fees + $1,192 student services levy)
($38,100 tuition fees + $1,192 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.