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Bachelor of Technology (Science)

Bachelor of Technology with endorsements in: Agritechnology, Biotechnology, Environmental Technology, Food Technology

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Course details

  • Feb 2025
    Jul 2025
  • Three years
  • Full-time or Part-time
  • $8,508* per year
  • You may qualify for fee-free study under Fees Free Policy
  • Level 7
  • Available for International Students. International Fee Guideline
  • Hamilton City Campus
A new version of this programme is coming soon.

As part of our move into Te Pūkenga, we are excited to be part of a large-scale review of courses. This is ongoing, meaning course details will change, including duration, pathways, levels, fees and entry requirements. In the meantime, applications are open, and we welcome you to apply. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Summary

The Bachelor of Technology is an innovative, practically-orientated and future-focused degree.

In this programme, you will develop a broad and practical foundation in science and technology, with a specific endorsement in one of the following:
  • Biotechnology
  • Environmental technology
  • Food technology
  • ​Agritechnology*

These areas have been chosen for their alignment with local industry and the diverse range of opportunities available for employment.

Food technology is about the science of food. People who choose this pathway can work in positions as food technologists who develop new food products, analyse the components of food, or; food safety officers who audit the food manufacturing industry.

Environmental technology is about the science of conservation, biosecurity and environmental management. People who choose this pathway can work in positions as biosecurity officers who help manage pest animal and plant control, and help conserve local environments.

Biotechnology is about the 'doing' of science. This includes quality assurance of laboratory practices, analysis of samples, and reporting on sample results. People who choose this pathway can work in positions as researchers or laboratory technicians.

*Agritechnology is about the science of agriculture, including soil and plant analysis, and plant and animal production. People who choose this pathway can work in positions as researchers or laboratory technicians with a focus on agriculture.

Studying will see you participate in group work, projects, student investigations, presentations, field trips and other interactive activities, and complete an industry-based project. The capstone (industry-based) project module enables you to be your own project manager - you will find an industry with a problem, design a solution, and then test the solution. The industry-based project is also a good way for you to build up networks, which can be useful for finding future employment.

Throughout the degree, you can base your assignments on your specific area of interest. There will be classroom or lab blocks five days a week, Monday to Friday, from 8am-4pm.

*Please note, the Agritechnology endorsement is not currently available.


"I wasn’t sure which pathway to pursue initially, but my tutors helped me. I am now sure I want to pursue food technology as my career path. Food technologists research and develop food and drinks. How could you not love the idea of getting paid to eat food as part of your job!"

Read Braden's story


What you will learn

You will complete:
  • Nine core modules that are tailored towards each endorsement as the student progresses from Level 5 to Level 7. These modules give a broad background in technology and involve science, communication, and IT.
  • A further four to seven compulsory modules within your chosen endorsement. These modules complement the core modules to provide the specialist knowledge required to meet the criteria for a technologist in the field of your endorsement.
  • A final selection of elective modules from the fields of biotechnology, environmental technology and/or food technology. Four of these may be substituted with specific Wintec IT and/or business programmes modules.

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Compulsory modules for all endorsements

Level 5 modules

Module codeModule titleLevelCreditsPre-requisitesCo-requisites
BSNS5001Organisations in an Aotearoa New Zealand Context
515  
SCBC501Chemistry Principles and Methods515  

Level 6 modules

Module codeModule titleLevelCreditsPre-requisitesCo-requisites
SCBT601Data Analysis and Quality Assurance615  

Level 7 modules

Module codeModule titleLevelCreditsPre-requisitesCo-requisites
SCBT701Topics in Technology715
 
SCBT703BTechnology Project 745Plus at least 3 Level 6
Elective modules
 

Compulsory modules for the Agritechnology endorsement

Level 6 modules

Module codeModule titleLevelCreditsPre-requisitesCo-requisites
SCBA603Process Engineering615SCBT501 

Level 7 Modules

Module codeModule titleLevelCreditsPre-requisitesCo-requisites
SCBA704Agricultural Process Technology715SCBA603 

Compulsory modules for the Biotechnology endorsement

Level 5 Modules

Module codeModule titleLevelCreditsPre-requisitesCo-requisites
SCBC501Chemistry Principles and Methods 515  
SCBB501Biological Principles515  
SCBC502Organic Chemistry Principles515  

Level 6 modules

Module codeModule titleLevelCreditsPre-requisitesCo-requisites
SCBC601Analytical Chemistry615SCBC501 
SCBE602Molecular Components of Living Organisms615SCBC502 
SCBE603Molecular Genetics615SCBB501 

Level 7 modules

Module codeModule titleLevelCreditsPre-requisitesCo-requisites
SCBB704Microbial and Gene Technology7 15SCBE603 

Compulsory modules for the Environmental Technology endorsement

Level 5 modules

Module codeModule titleLevelCreditsPre-requisitesCo-requisites
SCBC501Chemistry Principles and Methods 515  
SCBB501Biological Principles515  

Level 6 modules

Module codeModule titleLevelCreditsPre-requisitesCo-requisites
SCBB602Ecosystems and Conservation615SCBB502 
SCBB604Environmental Assessment615  
SCBB603Biosecurity 615  

Level 7 modules

Module codeModule titleLevelCreditsPre-requisitesCo-requisites
SCBE704Environmental Management715SCBB604 

Compulsory modules for the Food Technology endorsement

Level 5 modules

Module codeModule titleLevelCreditsPre-requisitesCo-requisites
SCBC502Organic Chemistry Principles515  
SCBM501Microbiology Principles and Techniques515  
SCBT501Physical Principles515  

Level 6 modules

Module codeModule titleLevelCreditsPre-requisitesCo-requisites
SCBF601Food Chemistry615SCBC502 
SCBA603Process Engineering615SCBT501 
SCBF602Food Properties615SCBF601 

Level 7 modules

Module CodeModule TitleLevelCreditsPre-RequisitesCo-Requisites
SCBF704Food Process Technology715SCBA603 

Elective 1 Modules

Level 5

Module codeModule titleLevelCreditsPre-requisitesCo-requisites
SCTV520Introduction to Diagnostic Techniques515  
SCTV570Large Animal Technical Assistant515  
SCBB501Biological Principles515  
SCBB502Biological Diversity515  
SCBC501Chemical Principles and Methods515  
SCBC502Organic Chemistry Principles515  
SCBM501Microbiology Principles and Techniques515  
SCBT501Physical Principles515  
SCBT502Introduction to Technology515  

Level 6

Module codeModule titleLevelCreditsPre-requisitesCo-requisites
SCBA603Process Engineering615  
SCBB601Mammalian Physiology615SCBB501 
SCBB602Ecosystems and Conservation615SCBB502 
SCBB603Biosecurity615  
SCBB604Environmental Assessment615  
SCBB605Technology Applications of Eukaryote Biology615SCBB501
SCBB502
SCBM501
 
SCBC601Analytical Chemistry615SCBC501 
SCBE602Molecular Components of Living Organisms615SCBC502 
SCBE603Molecular Genetics615SCBB501 
SCBF601Food Chemistry615SCBC502 
SCBF602Food Properties615SCBF601 
SCBM601Applied Microbiology615SCMB501 
SCBT603Technology Special Topic615  
SCBT604Computer Applications for Technology615  
SCTV640Advanced Diagnostic Techniques615  

Level 7

Module codeModule titleLevelCreditsPre-requisitesCo-requisites
SCBA704Agricultural Process Technology715SCBA603 
SCBB704Microbial and Gene Technology715SCBE603 
SCBC703Advanced Analytical Chemistry715SCBC601 
SCBE704Environmental Management715SCBB604 
SCBF704Food Process Technology715SCBA603 
SCBT702Integrated Technology Systems715  
SCBT704Technology Evolution and Career Skills715SCBT502
SCBT604
SCBT701
 
 Any additional modules relevant to the degree programme and approved by the Team Manager  as required by module 

 

Elective 2 modules

Level 5

Module codeModule titleLevelCreditsPre-requisitesCo-requisites
BBSD501Introduction to Accounting515  
BBSD521Introduction to Law515  
BBSD551Marketing Fundamentals515  
BBSD571Introduction to Management515  
ITB5100Fundamentals of Information Technology515  
ITB5105Mathematics for Information Technology515  
ITB5120Introduction to Systems Analysis, Design & Implementation515ITB5100 
ITB5125Introduction to Databases515ITB5100
ITB5120
 
ITB5130Introduction to Programming515  
ITB5131Intermediate Programming515ITB5130 
ITB5150Mechatronics515ITB5105 
 Any relevant level 5 modules from a degree programme.*515
minimum
  

* These modules must be approved by the Team Manager.

Level 6

Module codeModule titleLevelCreditsPre-requisitesCo-requisites
BBSD642Oral Communication615BBSD641 
BBSD641Advanced Communication in Business615  
BBSD602Management Accounting615BBSD502 
BBSD651Marketing Management615BBSD571 
BBSD672Operations Management615BBSD571 
BBSD674Organisational Behaviour615  
ITB6225Databases615ITB5120
ITB5125
 
ITB6227Web Programming for e-Commerce615ITB5100 
 Any relevant level 6 modules from a degree programme.*615 minimum  

* These modules must be approved by the Team Manager.

Level 7

Module codeModule titleLevelCreditsPre-requisitesCo-requisites
BBSD772Advanced Operations Management715BBSD672 
BBSD776Management of Innovation and Entrepreneurship715Any level 6 management module and level 6 marketing module.  
ITB7305Artificial Intelligence715ITB5105
ITB5131
 
ITB7325Advanced Databases715ITB6225 
ITB7323Decision Support Systems715ITB6225 

Optional module:

Module codeModule titleLevelCreditsPre-requisitesCo-requisites
DFNZ701Design Factory 1730  

The 30 credit module DFNZ701: Design Factory 1 can be offered as an option within any Wintec degree programme, wherever the degree programme structures allows such an option. Admission into the Design Factory module is on negotiation with the Centre Director or delegated authority and selection into the module is in line with the Design Factory process.

Please note that not all modules are available every semester.

 

Design Factory NZ

In the third year of study, you can apply to study the 30 credit Design Factory NZ module. This experience teaches a range of problem-solving methodologies, which you will apply to a real-world challenge provided by an industry partner. You will work in a multi-disciplinary team alongside students from engineering, business, IT, sport and exercise science, media arts, and more. 

Joining Design Factory NZ will provide opportunities to learn and work in new ways, prototype solutions to complex problems, and develop their soft skills of creativity, empathy and communication - all in high demand for the workplace of the future.

Read more about Design Factory NZ here.

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Career/further opportunities

Graduates will be able to pursue technical-related careers in many areas including research and animal science, environmental management and ecology, biosecurity and conservation; as well as food technology, engineering, and health and safety.

Disclaimers

Entry criteria

Candidates are required to have obtained:

i) NCEA Level 3 comprised of 60 credits at NCEA Level 3 or above and 20 credits at NCEA Level 2 or above, including:
  (1) 14 credits each at NCEA Level 3 in Biology, Chemistry and a third approved subject, preferably English; and
  (2) A minimum of 20 credits at NCEA Level 2 in Mathematics; and 
  (3) Literacy (10 credits at NCEA Level 2 or above made up of 5 credits each in reading and writing); and
  (4)Numeracy (10 credits at NCEA Level 1 or above). 

or

ii) 80 credits at NCEA Level 2 including;

  (i) A minimum of 20 credits each in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics and  one other approved subject, preferably English; and
  (ii) Literacy (10 credits at NCEA Level 2 or above made up of 5 credits each in reading and writing); and
  (iii) Numeracy (10 credits at NCEA Level 1 or above)

or

iii) A relevant qualification at Level 3 on the NZQF or above.

or

iv) Equivalent.

UE 2020

Applicants who achieved University Entrance through NCEA in 2020 will be assessed under separate NZQA entry requirements that take into account the impacts of COVID-19. Candidates are required to have obtained: 

  • NCEA Level 3 comprised of 60 credits at NCEA Level 3 or above and 20 credits at NCEA Level 2 or above, including: 
    • 12 credits each at NCEA Level 3 in Biology, Chemistry and a third approved subjects, preferably English; and
    • a minimum of 20 credits at NCEA Level 2 in Mathematics; and 
    • Literacy (10 credits at NCEA Level 2 or above made up of 5 credits each in reading and writing); and 
    • Numeracy (10 credits at NCEA Level 1 or above).

Special admission

Domestic applicants aged 20 years or above who have not met the General Admission or entry requirements for a programme but whose skills, education or work experience indicate that they have a reasonable chance of success4 may be eligible for Special Admission. Special admission will be granted at the discretion of the relevant Head of School/Centre Director or designated nominee. Such applicants may be required to successfully complete a foundation, bridging or tertiary introductory programme as a condition of entry into higher level programmes.

Provisional entry

Provisional entry for one year may be granted in special circumstances to applicants aged under 20 years who have not met the general academic admission and entry criteria but who can demonstrate through other educational attainment and/or work or life experience that they have a reasonable chance of success in the programme.

English language requirements

Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 6.0, with no individual band score lower than 5.5; or equivalent.

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Pathways

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To check what you need to gain direct entry to a course, review the entry criteria available on each programme page. These assist you in understanding what qualifications or experience are typically required to gain entry. You can contact our team at info@wintec.ac.nz or 0800 2 Wintec at any time for further guidance.

Your first day

Are you ready for your first day of class? Check out your start date and where you need to be. You can also find useful information about studying at Wintec on our welcome page.

Semester 2 2024

Date: Monday 22 July 2024
Time: 8.30am-1pm
Venue: D1.19, D Block, City Campus

After welcoming you on Campus at pōwhiri, at your induction (your first day), we will cover:
  • programme information and structure
  • timetables
  • how to access and use Moodle
  • helpful resources
  • take you on a campus tour
  • begin your first class. 

What you will need

Please bring a pen and notebook with you.

Timetable information

All Wintec timetables are available online here.

How to find your way around

Campus maps can be found here.

Parking and bus information

Both the Rotokauri and City campuses have parking available - payment and permits may be required. The Gardens Campus has free parking available. Learn more about parking and find out about bus services here.

He reo pōwhiri, your official welcome to Wintec

Tēnei te mihi mahana ki a koe e piki nei, e kake nei ki te Kuratini o Waikato.

You are warmly invited to attend the official welcome to Wintec for all new students, staff and whānau (family) at either our marae, Te Kōpū Mānia o Kirikiriroa or Rotokauri campus. The pōwhiri is a welcoming ceremony involving mihimihi (speeches), waiata (singing), and will conclude with kai timotimo (light refreshments). Please gather at the campus hubs, and a staff member will guide you through our pōwhiri.

Click here to find out when the next pōwhiri will be.

Paying for your study

Course-related costs

Students enrolled in any course with a practical laboratory component are required to purchase a laboratory coat from an approved supplier.

Laboratory coats can be purchased from NZ Safety Blackwoods, located at 56 Lake Road, Frankton, or online from the Uniform Centre, product code 4302. The approximate cost is $60-$80.

Additional information

Booklist

Purchasing textbooks

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    General book suppliers

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