Our Qualifications
Master of Philosophy
The MPhil degree is solely a research degree, designed to recognise an original contribution to knowledge that is normally presented as a thesis. It is intended to be the product of one year of full-time research.
Welcome to Science & Engineering
Te Mātauranga Pūtaiao me te Pūkaha
The Faculty of Science and Engineering at the University of Waikato is world class and currently stands as the number one research science faculty in New Zealand.
Supported by some of the world's most advanced laboratory equipment are our internationally recognised teaching staff. Our graduates go on to pursue rewarding careers both here and overseas, with the knowledge that they are making a difference to the lives of others.
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Chemical & Biological Engineering
Chemical & Biological Engineering is concerned with producing and processing biochemicals and related materials, including the design and operation of bioreactors and bioseparation processes.
News
Top Chinese university boosts environmental research links with Waikato:
A top-level science and technology delegation from Shanghai has spent two days in Hamilton finding …
Waikato researchers and Ngāti Awa find hope for contaminated land:
University of Waikato researchers have found fungi and plants that can reduce dioxins in contaminated …
National award for Waikato University hydrologist:
The work of Waikato University hydrologist Associate Professor Earl Bardsley has been acknowledged by the …
Science & Engineering launch Facebook Page:
The Faculty of Science & Engineering have launched a Facebook page. 'Like' us to keep …
Our People
Dylan Harrison
BSc(Tech); MSc(Tech)(Hons) in Chemistry"My long term goal is to move into a management position where I can still use my chemistry background."
Events
Biology seminar - Nitrification in acid soils: solving the paradox 10th Feb 2012 1:00pm
All welcome.
Ammonia oxidation in soil was, until recently, thought to be dominated by autotrophic, chemolithotrophic proteobacteria. These organisms gain …
RSNZ biology lecture: Ever green but seeing red? Deciphering the palette of New Zealand’s flora 7th Mar 2012 7:30pm
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New Zealand’s forests are not renowned for exuberant displays of vermilion. Cockayne himself commented that the ‘beautiful …
Waikato University Open Day 11th May 2012
The University of Waikato Open Day is an invitation to the public to visit the Hamilton campus and experience a …
Waikato Experience Biology Days (WEB Days) 12th Jun 2012 - 13th Jun 2012
Come along to the Department of Biological Sciences' WEB days, for Year 13 Biology students and teachers. Seminars and lab work …
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