Bachelor of Applied Science (Applied Chemistry) - AUT University

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Chemistry is a rapidly developing field, with new technologies emerging and being applied to a wide range of industries. The degree covers a range of chemistry principles, with an emphasis on analytical techniques. Environmental, food chemistry and biochemistry topics are covered and process engineering is introduced.

You will acquire a broad understanding of chemistry used in New Zealand industry along with supporting knowledge of one or more industry related fields. You will also have practical laboratory skills and you will be skilled in report writing, presentations and statistical data analysis.

ENTRY REQUIREMENT 

• University Entrance (UE) is the minimum entry requirement and science subjects are useful but not required.
• Preferred subjects at Level 3 on entry: Biology, Chemistry, Statistics and Modelling.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Fields in which chemists work include:

• Private analytical laboratories
• Dairy companies
• Food manufacturers
• Paint and plastics industries
• Steelworks
• Paper manufacturing plants
• Government agencies and local councils.

A degree in Applied Chemistry can lead to careers in:

• Laboratory management
• Technical management
• Technical sales
• Production management
• Consulting
• Pollution control
• Waste management
• Teaching.

PAPERS

FIRST YEAR
145611 Scientific Communication 5
715184 Statistical Models 5**
775111 Microbiology
775212 Organic Chemistry I
775214 General Chemistry
775411 Food Technology I
Plus ONE elective at level 5 (or above)

SECOND YEAR
775102 Biological Chemistry
776111 Biochemistry
776216 Inorganic and Physical Chemistry / 776217 Organic Chemistry II*
776218 Materials / 776219 Industrial Organic Materials and Natural Products*
776415 Food and Environmental Analysis I
777211 Analytical Chemistry II / 777212 Environmental Chemistry*
Plus TWO electives at Level 6 (or above)

THIRD YEAR
716282 Quality Assurance 6
776216 Inorganic and Physical Chemistry / 776217 Organic Chemistry II*
776218 Materials / 776219 Industrial Organic Materials and Natural Products*
776411 Food Chemistry I
777003 Research Project
777211 Analytical Chemistry II / 777212 Environmental Chemistry*
777416 Food Chemistry II

* Each offered in alternate years
Students who have not achieved 14 credits at Level 3 NCEA in Statistics, Chemistry and Biology are strongly recommended to enrol in the introductory papers in these subjects.