Certificate in STEM
Course details
| NZQF Level | 4 |
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About the course
Looking to increase your STEM skills and knowledge? The Certificate in STEM is a 60 point undergraduate qualification that you can complete on either a full-time or part-time basis. Whether you have a long-standing interest in ecology, are fascinated by robotics or are generally intrigued with Artificial Intelligence (AI) or data analytics, this flexible qualification will allow you to delve deeper in your chosen area from across all Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects. The Cert(STEM) is also ideal for school teachers (primary or secondary), who wish to improve their knowledge and be STEM leaders within their schools. As a 60 point undergraduate qualification, you can complete it within a single trimester or have the flexibility to study on a part-time basis while in full-time employment.
About the provider
The University of Waikato, located in the central North Island cities of Hamilton and Tauranga, is an internationally recognised tertiary institution offering degree programmes designed to produce job-ready graduates. Each year, the University provides more than 2,000 industry placements and internship opportunities, believing its students benefit from the chance to put the theory they have learnt in classrooms, into practice in a real-world employment environment. When students choose to study at waikato, they gain a globally recognised education. In 2019, the QS World University Rankings placed the University of Waikato 266th in the world, an improvement of 135 places in five years. The University is also in the top 5% of all globally ranked institutions for research impact, meaning their research is among some of the most influential in the world.