Overview
Otago's unique Applied Science degrees link the excitement of science and the power of technology with the challenges of business. Applied Science programmes help graduates to become innovative thinkers with an entrepreneurial spirit, the very attributes successful New Zealanders are well-known for. As a graduate you'll be in better control of your career, able to contribute to the success of any organisation. And if innovation attracts you, an Applied Science degree combined with work experience will provide the right background if you decide to start your own business.
Contact details
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Subject areas
The degree may be awarded in one of the following subjects:
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Programme Requirements
Bachelor of Applied Science with Honours (BAppSc(Hons)) in Applied Geology
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Bachelor of Applied Science with Honours (BAppSc(Hons)) in Aquaculture and Fisheries
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MARI 490 Research Project; and MARI 401 Advanced Methods in Marine Science; and AQFI 421 Advanced Aquaculture and Fisheries; and Two of
MARI 421 Specialist Topics in Physical Oceanography,
MARI 427 Marine Conservation Biology,
MARI 429 Coastal Marine Environment,
MARI 431 Antarctic Marine Biology,
MARI 432 Subtidal Marine Ecology,
MARI 433 Deep-Sea Biology,
MARI 451 Special Topic: Topics in Marine Biology. (One paper may be replaced with an approved 400-level BTNY, CHEM, ECOL, GENE, GEOL, WILM or ZOOL paper) |
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Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc(Hons)) in Clothing and Textile Sciences
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CLTE 490 Research Project; and Three of
CLTE 451 Physical Properties of Clothing and Textiles,
CLTE 452 Social Aspects of Clothing and Textiles,
CLTE 453 Research Methods,
CLTE 454 Clothing, Materials and Workplace Injury,
CLTE 455 Topic in Advanced Clothing and Textile Sciences,
CLTE 460 Cooperative Education Programme. |
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Bachelor of Applied Science with Honours (BAppSc(Hons)) in Computational Modelling
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COMO 480 Computational Modelling Project; and COMO 401 Modelling 2; and Three 400-level 400-level COSC or MATH papers. Note: With approval from the Programme Director, other relevant 400-level papers may be substituted for COSC or MATH papers. |
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Bachelor of Applied Sciences with Honours (BAppSc(Hons)) in Consumer Food Science
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FOSC 490 Research Project; and Three approved 400-level FOSC papers Note: With approval from the Head of the Department of Food Science, one 400-level paper from another relevant subject may be substituted for one 400-level FOSC paper. |
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Bachelor of Applied Science with Honours (BAppSc(Hons)) in Energy Management
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Bachelor of Applied Science with Honours (BAppSc(Hons)) in Environmental Management
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GEOG 490 Dissertation, GEOG 471 Environmental Impact Assessment, GEOG 472 Developments in Environmental Management, One further 400-level paper. |
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Bachelor of Applied Science with Honours (BAppSc(Hons)) in Food Innovation
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FOSC 490 Research Project; and Three approved 400-level FOSC papers Note: with approval from the Head of Department of Food Science, one 400-level paper from another relevant subject may be substituted for one 400-level FOSC paper. |
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Bachelor of Applied Science with Honours (BAppSc(Hons)) in Forensic Analytical Science
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FORS 490*; and FORS 401*; and 40 points at 400-level from APPS ,BIOA, BIOC, CHEM, CLTE, FOSC, GENE, LAWS, MICR, PHAL, STAT papers. Note: * These papers are no longer offered. |
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Bachelor of Applied Science with Honours (BAppSc(Hons)) in Geographic Information Systems
SURV 590 Dissertation; and PMAN 501 Advanced Project Management; and Three of
SURV 510 Management Issues in Geographic Information Systems,
SURV 511 Spatial Analysis and Modelling,
SURV 512 Geovisualisation and Cartography,
SURV 513 Resource Mapping and Image Processing. |
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Bachelor of Applied Science with Honours (BAppSc(Hons)) in Molecular Biotechnology
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Bachelor of Applied Science with Honours (BAppSc(Hons)) in Software Engineering
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Bachelor of Applied Science with Honours (BAppSc(Hons)) in Sport and Exercise Nutrition
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HUNT 490 Research Project; and HUNT 451 Nutritional Assessment; and One of
HUNT 452 Nutrition and Human Health,
HUNT 453 Community and Public Health Nutrition; and One of
PHSE 501 Advanced Topics in Exercise Physiology,
PHSE 527 Topics in Advanced Physical Education,
PHSE 528 Topics in Advanced Physical Education; and One of
HASC 411 Research Design and Evaluation,
HASC 413 Biostatistics,
HASC 415 Regression Methods; Health Science Applications; and APPS 499 Applied Science Work Experience. |
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Bachelor of Applied Science with Honours (BAppSc(Hons)) in Sports Technology
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Bachelor of Applied Science with Honours (BAppSc(Hons)) in Telecommunications
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Regulations for the Degree of Bachelor of Applied Science with Honours (BAppSc(Hons))
Admission to the Programme
- Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences).
- Every applicant shall have fulfilled one of the following conditions:
- have been admitted to the degree of Bachelor of Applied Science majoring in the subject or subjects of study proposed with an average grade of at least B+ for the appropriate 300-level papers;
- have been admitted with the status of one who is entitled to proceed to the degree;
- have a qualification acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor and produce evidence acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of ability to proceed to the degree.
Subjects of Study
The degree may be awarded in any one of the subjects listed above or in an approved combination of subjects (Combined Honours).
Structure of the Programme
- Every programme of study shall satisfy the requirements for the subject as listed above.
- With the permission of the Heads of Department concerned. a candidate may substitute a paper of another subject for one of the required papers.
- A student who has obtained the degree in one subject may become a candidate for the degree in any other subject.
- The research report must be submitted by 1 June or 1 November of the semester in which the degree is completed.
Prerequisites, Corequisites and Restrictions
Every programme of study shall satisfy the requirements for prerequisites, corequisites, and restrictions set out in the Prescriptions (published in the Guide to Enrolment).
Duration of the Programme
A candidate shall complete the requirements for the degree in one academic year of full-time study following admission to the Honours programme.
Level of Award of the Degree
- The degree may be awarded with First Class Honours, with Second Class Honours (Division I), with Second Class Honours (Division II), or with Third Class Honours.
- Should a candidate fail to obtain Honours, the papers passed may be credited towards a Postgraduate Diploma.
- A candidate who fails to obtain Honours may not resit all or part of the Honours programme in a subsequent year, unless the Senate has determined that his or her performance in those examinations was seriously impaired.
Variations
The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences) may in exceptional circumstances approve a course of study which does not comply with these regulations.
Note: The due date for applications for enrolment in the programme is 10 December. Late applications will be considered.
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