About Bachelor Of Applied Science (laboratory Science) in Universal College of Learning (UCOL)

Programme overview

s a graduate of the degree you will demonstrate intellectual independence, critical thinking and analytic rigor. You will be able to work with confidence, both independently and collaboratively as part of a team in a science laboratory.

You will develop knowledge and skills related to the ideas, principles, concepts, research methods, and problem-solving techniques in laboratory science. You will also develop knowledge and skills in data collection, computation, processing, and management systems, along with a range of transferable laboratory practice skills.

Learning Facilities

Fully resourced science labs including laboratory equipment and materials for biology, microbiology, chemistry and molecular biology and PC laboratories.

Career Options

Graduates will have the skills to be employed as measurement technicians, research technicians, field technicians, or education/laboratory technicians in:

• Private and government funded laboratories
• Crown Research Institutes
• Education institutes

Academic qualification equivalents

•  Higher Secondary Certificate with passes of 65% over 4 academic subjects (CBSE and ICSE Boards)

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS    :    Score of 6.0 with no band lower than 5.5
• TOEFL  :    Score of 60 (with a writing score of 18)
• PTE       :    Score of 50 with no band less than 42

New Zealand Living Expenses

You'll require between $20,000 and $25,000 a year ($380–480 per week) for housing/rent, food, transportation, phone bills, internet usage, and entertainment, in addition to your tuition and insurance fees. The average living expense will be the same for everyone, regardless of their tuition or course price. Please keep in mind that these are only suggestions; the Immigration New Zealand requirement is $15,000 per year including return travel or an additional $2,000.