Overview

As a graduate of the degree in Applied Science - Laboratory Science from Universal College of Learning you will demonstrate intellectual independence, critical thinking and analytic rigor. You will be able to work with confidence, both independently and collaboratively as part of a team in a science laboratory.

You will develop knowledge and skills related to the ideas, principles, concepts, research methods, and problem-solving techniques in laboratory science. You will also develop knowledge and skills in data collection, computation, processing, and management systems, along with a range of transferable laboratory practice skills.

Careers

Graduates will have the skills to be employed as measurement technicians, research technicians, field technicians, or education/laboratory technicians in:

Private and government-funded laboratories
Crown Research Institutes
Education institutes

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Professional Skills in Science

Bioscience in Industry

Biostatistics

Quality Assurance
Chemistry for Applied Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-14 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-24 00:00:00

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More details

UCOL | Te Pūkenga welcomes applications to study up to two weeks after a course starts.

Language

English

Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Palmerston North, New Zealand

Disciplines

Chemistry Biology View 17 other Bachelors in Chemistry in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants under the age of 20 years must have University Entrance, including 30 credits at NCEA Level 2 from

Science, Biology or Chemistry.
Equivalent academic achievement
On a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the Executive Dean
Provisional enrolment

At least two academic subjects with a score of 60% or more, and background in at least two science subjects.

International learner applicants whose first language is not English must have an IELTS Academic score of 6.0 with no band score lower than 5.5 (or equivalent including TOEFL). IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form (i.e. combining scores from more than one test is not permissible).

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

26614 NZD / year

≈ 26614 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8674 NZD / year

≈ 8674 NZD / year

Living costs

Palmerston North

New Zealand

1100 - 2100 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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