Science and Technology

About the course

In this Graduate Diploma course, you will develop particular expertise in medical, molecular, natural, physical, information, mathematical, vision or biological sciences within your choice of 8 units. Upon successful completion, you may enrol in a Masters degree with 1 year of credits (if applicable).

What you might learn

During the course, you will enrol into subjects to expand the student's knowledge and integrate theoretical & experimental approaches to solve problems. This will enable you to build on skills from your previous studies or enhance your skills in your current employment.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as research scientist, food laboratory technician, pathology laboratory technician, research support staff, laboratory technician, healthcare scientist, and etc. in companies including Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, Novartis, Merck & Co., Roche, and etc.

Explore the majors available

Agricultural Science, Animal Science, Biological Sciences, Earth Science, Horticultural Science, Plant Breeding, Without Specialisation, Zoology

Tuition fees

• Biological Sciences, Earth Science, Without Specialisation, Zoology: NZ$ 41,460 per year
• Agricultural Science, Animal Science, Horticultural Science, Plant Breeding: NZ$ 45,540 per year

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