As a graduate of this diploma, you will be able to work independently as a laboratory technician in science and technology-related fields including manufacturing and regulatory industries, field work, research and development.
Once qualified, you have the opportunity to work with some of New Zealand's leading scientists in a wide range of scientific disciplines including biochemistry, chemistry, immunology, microbiology and molecular biology.
Career and Study Outcomes
Course Information
Expected September 2026
Palmerston North Campus (Main Campus)
Universal College of Learning (UCOL),
18 Princess Street,
Palmerston North,
4410, New Zealand
Potential students should have completed the New Zealand Diploma in Applied Science (Level 5) or an equivalent Level 5 Science qualification.
English language Requirement: IELTS - Academic: Score of 6 with no band lower than 5.5 General; TOEFL (iBT) - Score of 60 (with a writing score of 18); Cambridge English Qualifications - B2, C1, or C2 with score of 169; no less than 162 in each skill; OET - Minimum Grade C or 200 in all subtests; NZCEL - Level 4 (Academic); and Pearson Test of English (Academic) - Score of 50 with no band less than 42.
For international applicants under 20 years of age who do not hold NCEA, International Academic Qualifications Entry Criteria apply (Entry requirements vary from country to country).
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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