StudyLink logoHome
Students on a university campus

Bachelor of Science (Technology), Major in Earth Sciences, BSc (Tech), University of Waikato

New Zealand

University of Waikato

Study options for this course

The award How you will study Study duration Course start Domestic course fees International course fees
BSc (Tech)find out3 yearsFebruary, JulyNZD 6786 per yearNZD 29680 per year

About Bachelor of Science (Technology), Major in Earth Sciences, BSc (Tech) - at University of Waikato

The BSc(Tech) is a flexible degree, designed to provide you with the necessary practical experience to stand out among other science graduates.

It is internationally recognised, meaning you can find work anywhere in the world. A high percentage of graduates actively seeking employment find it within six months of graduating.

This degree includes 10 weeks of relevant work experience. The Cooperative Education Unit assists in matching students with placement opportunities, and offering reflective learning and skill development after the placements are completed.  Students are regularly offered permanent roles following their placements.

Heading into the workplace with a BSc(Tech) from Waikato means you'll have spent the summer between your second and third years gaining relevant work experience and, in most cases, being paid for your efforts.

To prepare you for the workplace and gain an understanding of how the business world works, the BSc(Tech) includes a workplace preparation paper prior to starting the work placement in addition to a wide variety of science papers.

The first year of the degree is similar to the BSc, enabling you to explore a range of scientific disciplines, broaden your opportunities and lay a foundation for you to build on, even if you haven't studied science before.

From second year your major will form the core of your degree and give you a much deeper understanding of a particular discipline. Minor subjects enable you to design a tailored programme that helps you differentiate yourself and ensure you have a unique skill set.

Our science minors will give you a taste of a complimentary discipline to broaden your knowledge and demonstrate the breadth of your scientific skills.  Alternatively, select a minor from a supporting non-science discipline to show employers you can apply yourself in a range of fields.

Facilities

The University of Waikato's School of Science is home to a suite of well-equipped laboratories. Most science papers include weekly laboratory sessions, giving you the chance to put what you've learnt in lectures and tutorials into practice. Our undergraduate students also have the opportunity to use complex research equipment and techniques, such as NMR spectroscopy and DNA sequencing.

Career opportunities

  • Conservation Biologist
  • Microbiologist
  • Conservation Ranger
  • Environmental Scientist
  • Forensic Technician
  • Geologist
  • Geotechnical Officer
  • Laboratory Technician
  • Marine Ecologist

Entry requirements for this course

Contact University of Waikato to find course entry requirements.

Courses you may be interested in at other institutions

Below are some suggested courses at other providers that you may also be interested in:

Earth Sciences PhD

Dipartimento di Scienze della Terra, University of Milan

Find out more

Medical Microbiology and Immunology MSc, PhD

University of Alberta

Find out more

Management MSc, PG Dip

Swansea University

Find out more

Criminal Psychology Cert HE

University of Essex Online

Find out more

Entrepreneurship MBA

EU Business School Digital

Find out more

Foundation and Pathway Courses at other institutions

If you do not meet the entry requirements for this course then consider one of these courses from another institution:

Foundation Program in Business

GBSB Global Business School

Find out more

English Foundation Program

EU Business School Digital

Find out more

English Foundation Program

EU Business School, Geneva

Find out more
See all Foundation and Pathway courses

Other courses at University of Waikato

There are 603 other courses listed from University of Waikato. A selection of these are displayed below:

View all 603 courses at University of Waikato

Related Information

Find out more about studying in New Zealand