The Graduate Diploma in Applied Science is a one-year, 120-credit graduate qualification at Lincoln University for graduates who want to develop applied scientific knowledge and prepare for work or further study in science-related fields. The programme is particularly relevant to areas such as agriculture, plant protection, environmental monitoring, ecology and nature conservation, food quality management, and science and entrepreneurship. Lincoln describes the qualification as an opportunity to apply scientific problem-solving to major challenges involving industry, natural resources and the biosphere.

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Why Study / Key Benefits

• Provides a focused graduate-level qualification in applied science.
• Can be completed in one year of full-time study.
• Allows students to direct their studies toward a range of scientific and applied disciplines.
• Connects scientific knowledge with practical applications and real-world problem solving.
• Offers pathways into areas including agriculture, plant protection, environmental monitoring, ecology, food quality and science entrepreneurship.
• Lincoln's Science specialisation covers applied science programmes designed around practical and future-focused learning.
• The qualification can be particularly useful for graduates who want to add applied science knowledge to a previous degree.
• It can also provide a foundation for further postgraduate study, subject to the admission requirements of the subsequent programme.
• Lincoln's science teaching is connected with major issues such as food sustainability, environmental quality and biological threats.

Programme Structure and Subjects / Topics

The qualification requires 120 credits, with a minimum of 75 credits at 300 level. The remaining credits are selected from the approved course schedules, subject to the requirement that the overall programme is coherent and approved by the University.

Lincoln's programme information states that students can stream their studies toward several specialisations, including:

• Agriculture
• Plant protection
• Environmental monitoring
• Ecology for nature conservation
• Food quality management
• Science and entrepreneurship. 

Disciplines / Specialisations

The programme allows students to stream their study toward several areas rather than following one single compulsory specialisation. The programme page specifically identifies:

• Agriculture
• Plant protection
• Environmental monitoring
• Ecology for nature conservation
• Food quality management
• Science and entrepreneurship

Programme Highlights

• Graduate Diploma qualification in applied science.
• 120 credits.
• One year full-time.
• Two full-time semesters.
• Lincoln University Campus.
• Minimum 75 credits at 300 level.
• Semester 1 and Semester 2 entry.
• Applied, problem-solving orientation.
• Agriculture stream.
• Plant protection stream.
• Environmental monitoring stream.
• Ecology for nature conservation stream.
• Food quality management stream.
• Science and entrepreneurship stream.

Career Outcomes

Lincoln presents the qualification as preparation for applying scientific knowledge to contemporary challenges involving industry, agriculture, technology, environmental management and natural resources.

Depending on the student's chosen stream and previous qualification, potential career areas may include:

• Agricultural science
• Plant protection
• Environmental monitoring
• Conservation and ecology
• Food quality management
• Laboratory and applied science roles
• Science-related business and entrepreneurship
• Environmental and natural-resource organisations
• Agricultural and food-sector organisations
• Scientific and technical support roles.

International Student Visa Requirements

International students must hold a valid New Zealand visa permitting study at Lincoln University.

For a new international student, Lincoln lists the following documents/evidence for the Student Visa application:

• Offer of Place from Lincoln University.
• Evidence that tuition fees have been paid, normally a fee receipt.
• Passport.
• Digital photograph.
• Proof of funds for living expenses of NZ$20,000 per year.
• Evidence of funds for travel to the student's home country at the end of study, or an air ticket.
• Applicable visa application fee.

Depending on individual circumstances, Immigration New Zealand may also request:

• Medical certificates.
• Chest X-ray.
• Police Certificate.
• Additional information where the student will be under 18 when beginning study.