Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Science (PGDipAppSc)
Overview
The Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Science (PGDipAppSc) is a one-year programme which builds on an undergraduate applied science degree. The PGDipAppSc encompasses both papers and a research topic, and can be taken full-time or part-time. It provides entry to the Master of Applied Science (MAppSc) degree by thesis only.
A PGDipAppSci can be undertaken in any of the subjects available for the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc) where the subject matter provides graduates with in-depth knowledge, information literacy and interdisciplinary perspective, skilled in the knowledge and application of scientific principles (e.g. observation, abstraction, logic, hypothesis, experimentation and peer critique), for the benefit of people and economies of New Zealand and the world.
Students wanting to undertake a one-year diploma should have a sound background at BAppSc level in whichever subject they choose to specialise.
Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Science (PGDipAppSc)
1 Admission to the Programme
(a) Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences).
(b) Every applicant shall either
(i) have been admitted to the degree of Bachelor of Applied Science, or
(ii) have been admitted with the status of one who is entitled to proceed to the diploma.
2 Subjects of Study
The diploma may be awarded in any one of the subjects, or in an approved combination of the subjects listed below.
3 Structure of the Programme
(a) Every programme of study shall satisfy the requirements for the subject concerned.
(b) With the permission of the Heads of the Departments concerned, a candidate may substitute a paper of another subject for one of the required papers.
(c) Any required research report must be submitted no later than 1 November.
4 Prerequisites, Corequisites and Restrictions
Every programme of study shall satisfy the requirements for prerequisites, corequisites, and restrictions set out in the Prescriptions.
5 Duration of the Programme
The programme may be taken by full-time candidates in one year, or by part-time candidates over more than one year. Any paper in which a candidate is enrolled in any year shall be examined in that year.
6 Level of Award of the Diploma
The diploma may be awarded with distinction or with credit.
7 Diploma in a Second Subject
A student who has obtained the diploma in one subject may become a candidate for the diploma in any other subject.
8 Variations
The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences) may in exceptional circumstances approve a course of study which does not comply with these regulations.
Note: An application for admission to the programme is required; this is separate from the enrolment process. Applications should normally reach the Division of Sciences by 10 December.
Subject Areas
- Applied Geology
- Aquaculture and Fisheries
- Clothing and Textile Sciences
- Computational Modelling
- Consumer Food Science
- Design for Technology
- Energy Management
- Environmental Management
- Food Innovation
- Forensic Analytical Science
- Geographic Information Systems
- Molecular Biotechnology
- Software Engineering
- Sport and Exercise Nutrition
- Telecommunications
Further Information
Programme Requirements
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Science (PGDipAppSc) in Applied Geology
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| Four of GEOL 421, GEOL 422, GEOL 423, GEOL 424, GEOL 427, GEOL 428, GEOL 430, GEOL 431, GEOL 432, GEOL 433, GEOL 450, GEOL 451. |
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Science (PGDipAppSc) in Clothing and Textile Sciences
| Papers |
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Three of of CLTE 451, CLTE 452, CLTE 453, CLTE 454, CLTE 455, CLTE 460 24 further approved points |
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Science (PGDipAppSc) in Computational Modelling
| Papers |
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120 points at 400-level including COMO 401 At least 54 400-level COSC or 400-level MATH points |
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Science (PGDipAppSc) in Consumer Food Science
| Papers |
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| At least three of FOSC 453, FOSC 455, FOSC 456, FOSC 457, FOSC 458, FOSC 459, FOSC 460, MARI 440 At least 24 further approved points at 400-level |
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Science (PGDipAppSc) in Design for Technology
| Papers |
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120 points at 400-level including DESI 419 |
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Science (PGDipAppSc) in Energy Management
| Papers |
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120 points at 400-level including |
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Science (PGDipAppSc) in Environmental Management
| Papers |
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120 points at 400-level including At least 48 further approved points at 400-level |
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Science (PGDipAppSc) in Food Innovation
| Papers |
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| Three of FOSC 451, FOSC 452, FOSC 454, FOSC 455, FOSC 457, FOSC 458 At least 24 further approved points at 400-level |
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Science (PGDipAppSc) in Forensic Analytical Science
| Papers |
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120 points at 400-level including One of BIOC 480, CHEM 480, CLTE 480, FOSC 480, GENE 480, MICR 480, PHAL 480 At least 72 points from 400-level BIOA, BIOC, CHEM, CLTE, FOSC, GENE, LAWS, MICR, PHAL, STAT papers |
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Science (PGDipAppSc) in Geographic Information Systems
| Papers |
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| At least 90 points from SURV 410, SURV 411, SURV 412, SURV 413, SURV 469, SURV 473 |
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Science (PGDipAppSc) in Molecular Biotechnology
| Papers |
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One of BIOC 480, GENE 480, MICR 480, PLBI 480 At least 48 further 400-level BIOC, GENE, MICR or PLBI points At least 54 further points at 400-level |
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Science (PGDipAppSc) in Software Engineering
| Papers |
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| One further 400-level SENG paper 30 further 400-level points, normally from SENG, INFO, COSC papers |
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Science (PGDipAppSc) in Sport and Exercise Nutrition
| Papers |
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120 points at 400-level including: |
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Science (PGDipAppSc) in Telecommunications
| Papers |
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120 points at 400-level including: At least 54 points from 400-level TELE papers, ELEC 401, ELEC 402, INFO 401, INFO 404, PHSI 461 or other approved papers |
