Our Qualifications
Bachelor of Science(Hons)
An Honours degree offers students a rewarding experience and differentiation in the job-market.
Welcome to Science & Engineering
Te Mātauranga Pūtaiao me te Pūkaha
The Faculty of Science & 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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Our Subjects
Biological Sciences
Biological Sciences is for those who love life. Whether you want to stand in a metre of mud, on top of a tree, perhaps under the sea or on a kilometre of Antarctic ice, biology is for you.
News
Waikato students reach the final frontier:
University of Waikato twins Zac and Josh Lyon sent a weather balloon to the edge …
New Engineering Education Research Unit:
A new research unit has been established at the University of Waikato with a focus …
Tauranga filmmaker and conservationist to speak at Cafe Scientifique:
Natural history, marine conservation and filmmaking will be the focus of the next Cafe Scientifique …
Scholarships a boost for talented Waikato engineers:
Three promising young Waikato University engineers have received scholarships from leading New Zealand engineering consultancy …
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Events
Earth & Ocean Sciences Colloquia: Controls on volcanism in the South Auckland volcanic field 24th May 2012 3:00pm-4:00pm
Monogenetic intraplate volcanic fields typically consist of a number of individual basaltic volcanoes built during a relatively short-lived eruption cycle. …
Biology seminar 25th May 2012 1:00pm-2:00pm
Compensation can maintain ecosystem function following the loss of native species: a case study of pollinating birds and mammals in …
First-year Engineering Design Project 8th Jun 2012 11:00am
In June, first-year engineering students have an opportunity to show off the design skills they have learnt during their Introduction …
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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