The Bachelor of Applied Science (Laboratory Science) (Level 7) at UCOL is a three-year full-time degree designed to prepare graduates for technical roles in various laboratory environments across New Zealand. The programme provides in-depth knowledge in applied science disciplines such as chemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, organic chemistry, statistical analysis, and research methods. It incorporates work placements and real-world projects to ensure graduates have practical experience alongside theoretical learning. Flexible part-time options enable students to balance work and study. The curriculum promotes critical thinking, problem solving, and compliance with workplace safety and legislative requirements. Graduates are equipped to pursue careers as technicians in private and government laboratories, research institutes, and educational labs, and can advance to postgraduate study such as a Master of Science.

Course Content

• Professional Skills in Applied Science

• Quality Assurance in Applied Science

• Practical Laboratory Skills

• Microbiology in Industry

• Statistical Analysis for Applied Science

• Chemistry for Applied Science

• Biochemistry for Applied Science

• Organic Chemistry for Applied Science

• Applied Science Workplace Legislation

• Applied Science Work Placement 1

• Applied Science Investigation Project

• Quality Statistics for Applied Science

• Analytical Chemistry for Applied Science

• Advanced Culture Techniques for Applied Science

• Molecular Methodologies for Applied Science

• Applied Science Work Placement 2

• Research Methods

• Biological Tissue Analysis

• Advanced Spectroscopic and Chromatographic Techniques

• Advanced Molecular Techniques

• Bioscience In Industry 3

• Sustainable Chemistry and Technology

• Elective 1: Industry Project / Internship

• Elective 2: Laboratory Project