Bachelor of Applied Science

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QUALIFICATION

Bachelor's Degree (Level 7)

Duration

3 years (full-time or part-time)

Location

Hamilton City Campus

Fees

NZD $27,600 per year (2027 tuition)

Entry Score

IELTS: Academic 6.0 overall (no individual band lower than 5.5)

Next Intake

February & July

Programme Overview

The Bachelor of Applied Science is a practical, future-focused degree. Students build a broad foundation in science and technology, then specialise in one endorsement: Biotechnology, Environmental Technology or Food Technology.

Learning includes group work, projects, field trips and a capstone industry-based project, in which students identify a problem, design a solution and test it. Classes run in classroom or lab blocks five days a week, Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm.

The degree is Level 7 and runs for three years, full-time or part-time, at the Hamilton City Campus.

What You'll Study

Students complete nine core modules, four to seven compulsory modules in their endorsement, and a final selection of electives. Four electives can be swapped for Wintec IT or business modules.

Core modules: Microbiology in Industry; Chemistry for Applied Science; Quality Assurance in Applied Science; Quality Statistics for Applied Science; Topics in Technology; Technology Project (45 credits)
Biotechnology: Biology for Applied Science; Organic Chemistry for Applied Science; Analytical Chemistry for Applied Science; Biomolecules for Applied Science; Molecular Methodologies for Applied Science; Microbial and Gene Technology
Environmental Technology: Biology for Applied Science; Ecology for Applied Science; Environmental Assessment for Applied Science; Conservation and Biosecurity for Applied Science; Environmental Management
Food Technology: Organic Chemistry for Applied Science; Physics for Applied Science; Food Chemistry for Applied Science; Process Engineering; Sensory Evaluation for Applied Science; Food Process Technology

Why Choose This Programme?

Three endorsements: Biotechnology, Environmental Technology or Food Technology, chosen for their fit with local industry.
Hands-on learning: lab work, field trips and a capstone industry-based project where you act as your own project manager.
Choose your focus: assignments can be based on your own area of interest, and electives can include IT and business modules.
Two intakes a year: February and July.

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Career Pathways

Sector	Roles
Food technologist and food safety officer	Roles Wintec lists for the Food Technology endorsement.
Biosecurity and conservation	Roles Wintec lists for the Environmental Technology endorsement, including biosecurity officer.
Researcher and laboratory technician	Roles Wintec lists for the Biotechnology endorsement.
Other technical careers	Wintec also lists research and animal science, environmental management and ecology, engineering, and health and safety.

Entry Requirements

Academic: NCEA Level 3 including Biology, Chemistry and a third approved subject, plus 20 credits in Mathematics at NCEA Level 2 and literacy and numeracy; or 80 credits at NCEA Level 2 including Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and one other approved subject, plus literacy and numeracy; or a relevant Level 3 or higher qualification on the NZQF; or an equivalent qualification.
English: IELTS Academic 6.0 with no band below 5.5, or equivalent.
Equipment: a laboratory coat is required for lab modules and costs about NZ$60-80.
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