Bachelor of Applied Science/Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences - AUT University

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This new conjoint degree combines computer sciences with biological sciences giving students a background in programming, management and analysis of large data sets, statistical skills and microbiology and genetics knowledge.

Programme Code: AK1295
Level: 7
Points: 480
Duration: Four years full time / Equivalent part time
Venue: City Campus
Starting date: 3 March 2008 / 21 July 2008
Application deadline: 16 November 2007 / 27 June 2008

AUT encourages early application.
Late applications will be accepted if the programme is not full.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• The normal educational requirement for admission is University Entrance with 19 NCEA Level 3 credits in each of Mathematics (including Mathematics with Statistics), Biology and Chemistry
• A student may be admitted with a B grade average or better in papers already undertaken in their first year of study in either of the component degrees and must have a pass in NCEA Level 3 Mathematics with Statistics
• An applicant may be required to attend a selection interview
• A student taking a conjoint programme shall obtain permission to re-enrol for it in each year after admission to the programme. Such permission will normally be given if the student maintains a B average over the papers completed in the previous year of study

Note: Entrance to university does not guarantee admission to a specific programme of study.

SPECIAL ADMISSION

Applicants over 20 years of age who do not hold a university entrance qualification (such as NCEA or CIE above) may qualify for university entrance via Special Admission.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants for whom English or Māori is not their first language are required to provide proof of an acceptable pass/grade gained in an accepted English language test. 

AVAILABLE MAJORS

Applied Microbiology
Software Development
Information Systems Science

More information is available in the AUT university computing and mathematical sciences undergraduate and postgraduate programmes 2008 guide.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

This conjoint degree will produce graduates for the IT sector, biotechnology and applied biology research laboratories and institutes, as well as commercial companies in NZ.

The biotechnology industry is a growth area worldwide and is seeking graduates who have multiple skills. Your degrees will provide you with a broad understanding of biology as well as the skills to develop and assess software to assist you with your research.

Opportunities include developing software for use by a biology-based industry or running your own software development company or laboratory. You may wish to pursue a career in bioinformatics research understanding how organisms have evolved. Being doubly qualified provides you with a wide choice of initial employment opportunities and greater flexibility as your career develops.

FURTHER STUDIES

APPLIED SCIENCES:
Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours)
Graduate Certificate in Applied Science
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Science
Master of Applied Science
Master of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy

COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES:
Bachelor of Computer and Informational Sciences (Honours)
Postgraduate Diploma in Computer and Information Sciences
Master of Computer and Information Sciences
Master of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy