The course is currently not offered by the University Program aims to provide individuals with in-depth theoretical and technical knowledge within a specialised field of science(s) for employment and/or progression to higher level qualifications Graduates will be able to collect and analyse scientific data in an operational or research context Students gain skills and knowledge needed to gain employment in a wide range of laboratory or other environments throughout New Zealand and beyond Graduates of this diploma can work independently in technical positions in a specialised field of science in manufacturing and regulatory industries, field work, research and development This program has a strong focus on the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) workplace and also covers environmental quality assessment and industrial bioscience

