Bachelor of Technology (Science)
Other Science
A course by
Wintec
A future-focused, practically-oriented degree with endorsements in Biotechnology, Environmental Technology, and Food Technology, preparing graduates for technical roles in science-related industries.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Hamilton City Campus, Hamilton
It will take a total of 3 years
Core skills this course teaches
Develop practical scientific and technological skills
Gain hands-on experience with laboratory and scientific practices, including quality assurance, sample analysis, and reporting.
Specialise in a chosen endorsement area
Build in-depth knowledge and skills in Biotechnology, Environmental Technology, or Food Technology, tailored to local industry needs.
Conduct industry-based project work
Manage, design, and test solutions to real-world industry problems through a capstone project, building industry networks.
What You're Signing Up For
The Bachelor of Technology (Science) at Wintec offers a broad and practical foundation in science and technology. Students can specialise in Biotechnology, Environmental Technology, or Food Technology, equipping them for technical and applied roles across diverse industry sectors. The programme includes core and endorsement-specific modules, an industry-based capstone project, and electives from related disciplines. Emphasis is placed on hands-on experience, group projects, presentations, student investigations, and building industry networks. Graduates are prepared for employment in research, laboratory, conservation, food industry, and technical roles.
Course Content
- Core modules in science, communication, and IT
- Modules specific to one endorsement (Biotechnology, Environmental Technology, or Food Technology)
- Elective modules from biotechnology, environmental technology, food technology, IT, and business
- Capstone industry-based project
- Lab work and practical investigations
- Problem-solving and project management
- Data analysis and quality assurance
- Analytical chemistry
- Environmental management
- Microbiology
- Food chemistry
- Molecular genetics
- Process engineering
- Biosecurity
What you need to know first
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Biotechnology
Environmental Management
Food and Beverage
Science and Research
Future employment opportunities might be
Research and animal science technician
Environmental management specialist