Bachelor of Applied Science - AUT University

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The Bachelor of Applied Science is a flexible programme. The majors have been developed to provide you with a wide range of options, all of which lead to specific career opportunities. For each major, the School has recommended courses of study that include appropriate minor options to enhance your employment prospects. Many students choose to study part time in their final year so that they can gain valuable work experience.

Programme Code: AK3384
Level: 7
Points: 360
Duration: Three years full time / Equivalent part time (Note: you can change from full to part time at any point in your study)
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

• University Entrance (Science subjects are useful but not required)
• Preferred subjects at Level 3 on entry: Mathematics with Statistics; Biology or Chemistry or Geography or Mathematics with Calculus
• IELTS 6.0 overall score

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.

EIGHT MAJORS

• Applied Chemistry
• Applied Microbiology
• Environmental Studies
• Health Protection
• Applied Mathematics
• Aquaculture
• Food Science
• Human Anatomy and Physiology

Note: If you do not wish to complete the degree with a major, you can choose to complete it unendorsed.

THE KEY SKILLS YOU WILL ACQUIRE

When you graduate with a Bachelor of Applied Science you will have acquired the necessary scientific knowledge to enter New Zealand industries related to your major. You will also have developed research and communication skills to enable you to make a significant contribution in your chosen career path.

FURTHER STUDIES

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

CORE PAPERS

Core papers are designed to give you a firm foundation in the essential skills you will need in your career. Industry has indicated a need for all science and technology employees to have good communication and mathematical skills, as well as the ability to design experiments and solve problems. Each major within the Bachelor of Applied Science has the following compulsory papers:

145611 Scientific Communication 5
715184 Statistical Models 5*
777003 Research Project

* This papers is offered at Summer School commencing 26 November, 2007. For more information please contact Dera Spinetto, phone 09 921 9735.

ELECTIVE PAPERS

The Bachelor of Applied Science degree encourages electives from one of the other majors. In addition, Te Reo Māori papers are encouraged and up to three can be taken. All Te Reo papers are free of charge at AUT University.

TE ARA HAUORA MĀORI – OPTIONAL PAPERS

Students who wish to seek careers with a Màori development perspective
should consider the following two papers:

527872 Māori Health Promotion
555339 Māori Health and Development

Students will be supported to form relationships with Māori health providers and communities, and AUT Māori staff and students.