Certificate in Science and Technology – CertScTech
Other Science
A course by
Massey University
A flexible, short university-level certificate allowing you to select courses across science and technology subjects to meet prerequisites or explore interests. It serves primarily as a pathway to further study.
NZ$4,210
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Customise your foundational science/technology study
Select courses based on your prerequisites, career needs, or interests—even if you lack a science background.
Pathway to further study
Gain credits and subject knowledge for entry into higher qualifications, such as bachelor's degrees in science or technology.
About This Course
The Certificate in Science and Technology is a 60-credit, one-semester (full-time) qualification that enables you to select foundational science and technology courses relevant to your academic goals or interests. It is commonly used as a pathway qualification to gain prerequisites for other study, such as a Bachelor of Science, or to complement your existing degree with additional science or technology knowledge. The programme is highly flexible, allows for part-time study, and is accessible to students with or without a background in science. Credits earned may be transferred to a higher undergraduate qualification, provided they comply with relevant regulations.
Course Content
- Choose four 15-credit courses (normally 100-level, but 200/300-level permitted with prerequisites)
- Subjects include: Agribusiness, Animal Science, Agriculture and Horticulture, Plant Biology, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Physics, Agricultural Engineering, Geography, Nutritional Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Biology, Psychology, Natural Resource Management, Soil Science, Academic Writing, Physiology, Ecology, Zoology, Genetics, Health Sciences, Building and Construction, Engineering Studies, Critical Thinking, Public Health, Earth Science, Sport and Exercise Science, Māori Resource and Environmental Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Natural Sciences, College of Sciences, College of Health, Process and Environmental Technology, Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Health, Equine.
- Courses from the Bachelor of Science majors
- 45 credits from schedule courses, 15 credits elective
Entry Requirements
Build towards these roles
Preparation and eligibility for further tertiary study in science and technology fieldsGain prerequisites for entry into bachelor's degrees (especially BSc, BTech, and related programmes)
Build skills in these industries
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