Bachelor of Science in Biological Science

at Auckland University of Technology - City Campus New Zealand

Develop the skills to manage IT installations and draw up service-level contracts, manage security and implement internet solutions.

Technology is vital in our day-to-day lives but the digital technology we rely on needs to be secure, well-designed and fit for purpose. Digital services are the foundation for secure, well-designed technology solutions that enhance people’s lives.

With the Digital Services major you learn to analyse, design, procure and implement information technology solutions.

Biomedical science and biotechnology have revolutionised research over the past decade, stimulating growth in industries like agriculture, pharmaceuticals, veterinary science and medical research. Biomedical science is the most rapidly developing area in biological sciences, and demand for biomedical graduates is expected to grow.

You gain an understanding of fundamental physiology and biomedical research, working with the latest laboratory techniques and equipment. AUT has specialist biomedical labs with analytical equipment not available at any other New Zealand university.

Through the Software Engineering major in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) you develop cutting-edge skills for your future engineering career.

Professional software engineers are responsible for constructing, deploying and maintaining high-quality software in a systematic, timely and disciplined manner. Software engineers must be technically proficient and work effectively in teams and with multiple stakeholders.

You learn to design, develop, test and maintain software. To prepare you for a career as a professional engineer you also develop your communication and teamwork skills.

AUT's digital communication courses offer a mix of media communication, production workflows, strategic thinking, and technological competencies that prepare you for a wide range of careers. You’ll work on various projects to create websites, app proposals, videos, motion graphics and print media that can serve as portfolio pieces.

Majoring in digital communications can lead you to an exciting and fast-paced career as a digital strategist or producer. You could also pair digital communications with another major or minor to build a breadth of desirable media production skills for any media or communications role.

Explore the art of fine food with AUT's Master of Gastronomy. You study food and gastronomy, food history, food culture, food politics, ethics and sustainability, and food activism related to gastronomy.

Explore the meaning and significance of food in society with this multifaceted postgraduate program. Strongly influenced by New Zealand and the Pacific, this master’s degree has been developed so that those with a strong interest in these areas can pursue their passion and research interests.

Eduniversal Group has ranked our Master of Gastronomy as the 16th best master's degree in the world for food and beverage management.

The Bachelor of Creative Technologies is New Zealand’s most innovative bachelor’s programme. It’s designed for this fast-moving digital era that recognises we need to think creatively about the application of technology in society. You’ll learn to identify new opportunities and creative approaches to guide the transformation of industries and businesses that this era requires.

The programme is organised around projects and challenges. You’ll learn existing and new technologies, creative processes and strategies to collaborate with others to tackle the complex challenges of our time. You could apply your skills to a wide range of fields, from developing a new creative audio or visual artform to solving one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Follow your passion for human rights, and develop your critical thinking, problem-solving, advocacy and communication skills in the human rights field.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Human Rights can open up opportunities in international human rights organisations, government, policy agencies, human rights institutions and national NGOs in New Zealand and overseas.

This interdisciplinary program is also great if you’re currently working in law, regulatory agencies, human rights or education.

Kickstart your journalism career in an exciting and fast-changing media landscape that remains essential to an informed society. Study at a journalism department known nationally and internationally for its research, programes and the industry experience of its lecturing team.

Technological change has transformed the world of journalism. But behind the digital wizardry of today, the principles at the heart of all good reporting  accuracy, fairness and ethical truth-telling are as fundamental and important as they ever were. Professional journalism skills, including high-quality writing, the ability to verify information and a talent for interviewing, are needed to cut through the noise. And that’s why AUT graduates are in strong demand.

Study the Culinary Arts major in the Bachelor of Arts and prepare yourself for a career in culinary arts.

This culinary arts degree brings together key culinary techniques and advanced theoretical concepts in food science, technology and ethics. It’s designed to develop your creativity and provide the springboard for your career in culinary arts. It's suitable for a wide range of students - from students who are coming directly from secondary school to industry professionals wanting to further their skills.

Study the Postgraduate Diploma in International Tourism Management and in as little as one year you develop an advanced understanding of current issues facing the tourism industry.

The tourism industry is the world's largest industry and employs more people than any other industry on a global scale. It's a vital source of foreign exchange earnings and job creation. Domestic tourism is also vital to the economy - by some measures it is bigger than international tourism.

If you have completed an undergraduate tourism program and want to study more advanced courses, you can enrol in this one-year postgraduate diploma. This program also suits industry professionals who want to enhance their skills.