Science and Technology

About the course

This Diploma course provides the foundation for further study in areas such as a broad range of scientific knowledge including laboratory technology, pathology testing etc. In many cases, successful completion of a Diploma may give you a full year of credit towards a degree.

What you might learn

During this course, you will develop skills through foundation science subjects. By the end of the course, students should be able to find employment in the industry or apply for a Bachelors degree.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as field assistant, instrument operator, laboratory assistant, laboratory technician, sampler, tester, and etc. in companies including Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, Novartis, Merck & Co., Roche, and etc.

Campus

• Auckland
• Palmerston North

Living Costs in Auckland**

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Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) NZ$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) NZ$ 1,621 - 2,143	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) NZ$ 1,357 - 1,794
Transportation (Daily) NZ$ 7 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) NZ$ 213 - 282

Average Salary***

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*Source: Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2023)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: payscale.com