NZ university majors related to this area
Though in the same subject area, they may be very different.
University of Otago
University of Canterbury
University of Waikato
Massey University
Examples of career opportunities
Most entail additional learning (lifelong learning!).
- Biochemist
- Biophysicist
- Beer brewer
- Food scientist
- Research scientist
- Research assistant
- Laboratory technician
- Science teacher
- Biology teacher
- Chemistry teacher
- Academic
Income and employment prospects
Income
130% of national
median earnings
Employment
57% | Employed |
1% | Unemployed |
35% | Further study |
7% | Other or unknown |
Figures based on young domestic graduates 5 years after graduation. Source: Ministry of Education.