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2022 Engineering Pūkaha Bachelor of: Engineering with Honours Forestry Science Product Design
aotearoa
new zealand’s
premier
college of
engineering
Ngā Kai o Roto | Contents
Why study at UC? Plan your degree Subject guide
1 Welcome to Engineering 14 Bachelor of 18 Subjects
2 Why Ōtautahi Christchurch Engineering with Honours
4 Study Engineering at UC 15 Bachelor of Forestry Science
6 Deep industry engagement 16 Bachelor of Product Design More information
7 Global reach and recognition 17 Diploma in
Global Humanitarian Engineering 37 Postgraduate studies
8 Passionate practising experts
38 Research centres
9 State-of-the-art facilities
39 Scholarships and events
10 Experience ‘on the job’
40 Frequently asked questions
11 Problem-solving creativity
41 Contact us
12 Collaboration and teamwork
13 Hands-on learning
Published Mei | May 2021. Information may be out of date Front cover: In the design Makaurangi, a fingerprint, Rainbow Diversity Support
at the time of print. Please check the website. the three elements are representative of Ngā Kete o te
The University’s official regulations are at Wānanga, the three baskets of knowledge, with the lines
www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations and koru a symbol of mana and mana whenua. This
design originates from traditional whakairo (carving)
and kōwhaiwhai designs which can often be seen on the
rafters inside wharenui (meeting house).
UC is proud to partner with Ngāi Tūāhuriri and Ngāi Tahu
to uphold the mana and aspirations of mana whenua.
Engineering Core
Nau mai ki te Pūkaha.
Welcome to Engineering at UC.
Kōkiri mai rā e ngā mana UC’s Te Rāngai Pūkaha | College UC also has close links with numerous
puipuiaki, e ngā reo of Engineering started life as local companies, which presents a
unique opportunity for students to
the first Engineering School in
tongarerewa ki Te Whare Aotearoa New Zealand. We are work alongside them as part of the
Wānanga o Waitaha. now internationally recognised reshaping of our new and vibrant city.
for the excellence of our teaching Pictured above is our Engineering
E tau mai nei ki and research, and the calibre of Core; we welcome you through those
Te Rāngai Pūkaha! our graduates. doors into Te Rāngai Pūkaha College
We offer innovative degree of Engineering where we will help you
programmes tailored to careers in along your journey to become one
the real world, with study options in or more of many things — engineer,
various different types of Engineering scientist, inventor, designer, builder,
including our unique qualifications in and great thinker.
Humanitarian Engineering, Forestry
Science, Product Design, and
Data Science.
In the last few years, we have invested
Professor Jan Evans-Freeman
$163 million in new state-of-the-art
Amorangi | Pro-Vice-Chancellor
laboratories and teaching spaces, Te Rāngai Pūkaha | College of Engineering
providing our students with enviable,
world-class study and research spaces.
www.canterbury.ac.nz 1
Credit:
ChristchurchNZ
Ōtautahi Christchurch is
all about…
The city The campus lifestyle The clubs
Ōtautahi Christchurch, in the iwi The Ilam campus, which sits within the 160 student-run clubs and
region of Ngāi Tahu, is the largest city hapū region of Ngāi Tūāhuriri, is the organisations support the varied
in Te Waipounamu South Island and central hub where learning and living intellectual, artistic, cultural, social,
the second largest in the country. It are combined. It houses teaching and and recreational pursuits of the UC
is also Aotearoa New Zealand’s most learning facilities, accommodation, and community. Whether you’re looking
affordable major city. leisure activities all together. to take up a new hobby, find friends
An abundance of restaurants, cafés, The campus contains 4 libraries as well with similar interests, strengthen your
and bars paired with a lively arts and as computer suites with 24-hour access, connection to your culture, or gain
entertainment scene mean you’ll find lecture theatres, laboratories, and academic support, joining a club is a
festivals, concerts, sports, and cultural studios. The campus is easy to stroll, great way to connect and get involved.
events nearly every week of the year. cycle, or skate around and is linked From engineering to film, rugby to
Riverside Market, on the corner of together by shared walkways. Grab a board games, politics to religion, acting
Lichfield St and Oxford Terrace, is a snack or meet friends for a drink after to motocross, we have a club for you!
unique 7–day indoor farmers’ market class at one of the 15 cafés, bars, and www.canterbury.ac.nz/life
and foodie experience. Connected to eateries on campus. /studentlife/clubs
the market is Riverside Lanes, which has www.canterbury.ac.nz/life
boutique shopping and further options /studentlife/explore
for foodies.
www.canterbury.ac.nz/life
/christchurch/city-renewal
2 For the most up-to-date information, please check our website.
Christchurch Botanic Gardens
The adventure Mana whenua, mana tangata
The opportunities
Canterbury is made for outdoor
recreation — from surfing and paddle Ōtautahi Christchurch has transformed 14 ski fields
boarding at local beaches, to walking, itself into one of the world’s most
biking, and some of the best rock modern and sustainable cities with a
climbing and bouldering locations in
Aotearoa New Zealand.
strong focus on ensuring the unique
history and narratives of Ngāi Tūāhuriri
700 parks
Not to forget… 4 dual ziplines at are included and celebrated in the city.
Christchurch Adventure Park, and 14 ski Through its strong partnership with mountains,
fields within two hours’ drive from Ngāi Tūāhuriri as mana whenua, the
plus beaches, rivers,
lakes — all
more
Ōtautahi Christchurch. post-quake landscape of Ōtautahi
Christchurch now includes the many accessible for a
You can walk the path the early settlers
cultural narratives of the region day trip
took and see what they would’ve seen
of 1850s Christchurch. woven into its city streets, spaces,
and buildings. PS: Rents in Ōtautahi Christchurch are 30%
There is something to match every
enthusiasm and adrenaline level. With connected ecosystems that drive cheaper than Tāmaki-makaurau Auckland,
Check out Port Hills for fantastic views enterprise, education, and government, and 28% cheaper than Te Whanganui-a-Tara
future-focused Ōtautahi Christchurch Wellington. (Source: ChristchurchNZ)
of the Southern Alps, Banks Peninsula,
the historic French town of Akaroa, is a test-bed for innovation, sustainable We are leading the way in global health
the thermal Hanmer Springs, Arthur’s businesses, and people who want to do tech, aerospace and future transport, food
things differently. fibre and agritech, and hi-tech services.
Pass National Park, and Kaikōura for
whale‑watching. www.canterbury.ac.nz/life Tūranga, the central library in Ōtautahi
/christchurch/economy and the biggest and most modern library
www.canterbury.ac.nz/life in Te Waipounamu South Island, houses
/get-active/outdoors more than 180,000 books. It features the
country’s biggest digital ‘touchwall’.
www.canterbury.ac.nz 3
9
engineering
disciplines
Study Engineering
Passionate practising
experts
at UC UC lecturers teach and do. All
of our staff are research-active
practising experts, who work
Te Rāngai Pūkaha | College of Engineering is always with industry, collaborating on
looking for ways to make everyday life better for projects, or acting as expert
consultants (page 8).
everyone. Technology is relevant to all parts of society,
but is changing fast… and we’re here to keep up and
drive it forward. State-of-the-art
facilities
Deep industry Global reach Over the last few years we’ve
engagement and recognition invested $163 million in new
state-of-the-art laboratories,
Our connections are based on Te Rāngai Pūkaha | College of teaching spaces, and study areas
‘real’ interactions that make Engineering is internationally (page 9).
engagement more meaningful respected, its qualifications are
for both industry and student portable, and its graduates are
(page 6). snapped up both in Aotearoa
and overseas (page 7).
4 For the most up-to-date information, please check our website.
Experience ‘on the job’
Our students are ready to start
work as soon as they graduate
(page 10).
Problem-solving
creativity
If you’ve got a problem, our
students will be on to it, by
designing and building solutions
(page 11).
Collaboration and
teamwork
At UC, we believe in learning
with and from others. These
soft skills go a long way for
our graduates (page 12).
Hands-on learning
Engineering is all about
learning by doing. We provide
you with the opportunity to
put your ideas into action —
before you even start work
(page 13).
Soul
Ngāti Kahungunu
Studying towards a Bachelor of Engineering
with Honours in Civil Engineering
www.canterbury.ac.nz 5
Many final year projects are
SPONSORED
BY
INDUSTRY
Luke
‘My project is co-funded by
Deep industry
industry, so there’s been a
lot of engagement for me. We
produce work and present it
engagement
directly to industry leaders.
As PhD students, we always
want our research to be useful
to the wider world.
We build our relationships to last, making engagement
During my undergrad, I did
between you and the industry more meaningful. a three month placement
with Mighty River Power,
Partnering with industry running employer information sessions, careers now Mercury Energy. I was
All of our engineering students do a final year fairs such as Engineering and Science Careers in Rotorua assessing the risk
project, many of which are funded by industry, Fair and ICT Careers Fair, networking events, of “arcing” in equipment at
and may lead to jobs. Most project ideas come interview preparatory sessions, and guest their geothermal generation
from industry partners looking for a solution to speaker evenings.
a problem, or to design a new product.
stations. Arcing is essentially
like lightning with the
Companies benefit from the creative problem- Linking the energy industry
equipment which, if it’s
solving of students and, in many cases, use the to students
opportunity to identify top students for future powerful enough, can actually
job opportunities. Many companies also provide UC hosts the EPECentre (Electric Power vaporise someone. It was a
Engineering Centre), a world-class power
scholarships to students. really cool project because I got
industry research incubator. They provide a
Networking opportunities link between academic research, industry, and to acquire a whole new skillset.
UC hosts clubs such as the Engineering Society students. With over 30 power industry partners, I gained a lot of confidence
(ENSOC), Women in Engineering (WIE), and the the EPECentre provides scholarships, careers from that.’
UC Computer Society (CompSoc). Clubs engage fairs, field trips, and projects for students
with industry members throughout the year by interested in the field of power engineering. Luke
Ngāti Raukawa
Studying towards a PhD in
Electrical Engineering
6 For the most up-to-date information, please check our website.
RANKED
TOP 100 IN
THE WORLD
Civil and Structural
Engineering*
Sarah
‘An Engineering degree
Global reach
can take you pretty much
anywhere in the world. There
are so many job options, you
and recognition
don’t even necessarily have
to become an engineer. The
degree provides a really good
grounding and teaches you
The College is internationally respected, and your skills you could apply in a
qualifications will open doors, both in Aotearoa range of fields.
and overseas. I went to Purdue University
in Indiana. It was great to be
Top rankings Accredited programmes in different surroundings,
We have an excellent reputation around the A UC Engineering degree is a professional although it took me a while
world for the quality of our teaching and calibre degree. Our programmes are fully accredited by to adjust to the -20°C
of our graduates, in all fields of study. UC Engineering NZ, meaning they are benchmarked temperatures! It was fun
is ranked: with other engineering programmes worldwide. studying in an American
• in the top 100 for Civil Engineering* A UC Engineering degree is therefore recognised university town. I met tons of
internationally — a ticket to a career that can
• in the top 250 in the world for Engineering take you around the world.
people and got to go to spring
and Technology.* break in Florida. If I could do it
Global student exchanges again I would. I just wish it was
International experts
We offer international exchange opportunities. for longer!’
We host guest lecturers from around the world, Many of our Engineering and Forestry Science
giving students the opportunity to interact students go on a semester-long exchange to
Sarah
with world-leaders in their fields. UC’s unique another university during their degree. You can Bachelor of Engineering with Honours
Erskine Programme brings up to 70 academics study at some of the most prestigious universities in Civil Engineering
from around the world, from top universities. around the world, diversify your degree, and make
You will learn from experts in the field from the most of global networking opportunities.
the best universities across the UK, Europe,
North America, and Asia, allowing you to gain
a global perspective. *
QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2020.
www.canterbury.ac.nz 7
UC has one of the
HIGHEST
PROPORTION
OF
RESEARCHERS
Max who teach in NZ *
‘Our lecturers come from
Passionate
places all around the world
and all have different stories.
That’s great because you get
practising experts
exposed to lots of different
perspectives and the quality of
their knowledge is very good.
UC lecturers teach and do — they are research-active My computer programming
lecturer runs the competitive
practitioners who collaborate closely with industry. programming group at UC,
and is a super enthusiastic guy
World experts who teach We have one of only three human interface who has been involved in his
technology labs in the world — Hangarau
UC is leading the country for the proportion
Tangata, Tangata Hangarau | Human Interface
field since forever. Another of
of researchers that teach and our lecturers are
Technology Laboratory (HIT Lab NZ). my lecturers is doing active
passionate about sharing their knowledge with research into computer
you. From earthquakes to renewable energy, Leaders in their field
researchers across all our disciplines are among
security. It’s very relevant
UC is acknowledged as a leader in Computer
world leaders in developing new technology Science education in Aotearoa. We are the home
stuff, and also very tricky!
and responses. of award-winning, internationally recognised It’s great to learn from them
research groups, including Computer Science because they know exactly
Research meets industry Unplugged and the Intelligent Computer what to teach and what’s most
Te Rāngai Pūkaha | College of Engineering is
Tutoring Group. important for you to learn.’
home to several world-renowned research Our staff has won national and international
centres and the industry looks to us for solutions awards for their teaching and research in Max
to problems. the field. Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
We have, among others, Te Hiranga Rū
QuakeCore, the Electric Power Engineering
Centre (EPECentre), and the Wireless Research *
TEC Performance-Based Research Fund Assessment, 2018.
Centre (WRC).
8 For the most up-to-date information, please check our website.DRONES!
The UCDroneLab is the combined
expertise of our Engineering and
Science colleges. We secured the
first beyond-line-of-site test site in
Aotearoa New Zealand.
Sima (right)
‘The Chemical and Process
State-of-the-art
Engineering (CAPE) labs are
where we do the experimental
work for our degree. My
facilities
experiments included using
a brand new biofuel reactor,
where I got to test the
efficiency of different oils.
Rata is one of the earliest engineers in Ngāi Tahu I also did a refrigeration
narratives, and the Engineering Core is designed to lab where we had to change
a certain variable to try to
reflect the shapes of tools and resources that Rata used improve on the design.
to fashion his waka (voyaging canoe).
It’s more interesting when
A student hub Our specialist lab facilities include a Structures you can physically see how
Lab, Fluids Lab, Control and Robotics Lab, something works. It also
Our new Engineering Core is a student-hub,
complete with a café, chill out spaces, computer
Advanced Manufacturing Lab with 3D printers, improves your understanding.
labs, and lecture theatres. The Engineering Core
a PC2 lab, and a Wind Tunnel Lab. We also have You can ask questions and
hosts regular events for students and staff, and
a specialist Te Puna Pūkaha me te Pūtaiao work things out as you go.
Engineering and Physical Sciences Library.
is frequently used by clubs for social, academic, The experiments we do give
and industry networking events. Innovative labs and equipment relevance to what we learn in
Purpose-built facilities We have rebuilt or completely refurbished every the lectures.’
wing of the engineering precinct, including new
UC has world-class engineering facilities Sima
including a futuristic augmented reality lab teaching and research labs and equipment in all
of our engineering departments. Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in
and a new Structural Engineering Lab (SEL). Chemical and Process Engineering, with a
The SEL ensures our Civil Engineering students All of our departments and schools each have minor in Bioprocess Engineering
experience the most modern educational dedicated buildings, with modern teaching
facilities in seismic testing available. spaces and labs. Te Kura Hanga Otinga | School
The SEL allows students to be exposed to of Product Design is our newest school. It offers
modern testing techniques that provide prototyping spaces, a virtual reality testing
first-hand experience of seismic loadings on studio, high-end gaming computers, and a
structures and soils in real-time and at a realistic collaborative creative open space, encouraging
scale as part of their degree. students to share innovative ideas.
www.canterbury.ac.nz 9Students spend around
100
DAYS
on practical work placements
as part of their degree
Sarah
‘I’ve worked the last two
Experience
summers for the same
company out in Rangiora. The
first summer I was mostly
‘on the job’
shadowing people and finding
out how the company operates.
The following summer, I had
real projects, like harvest
We ensure you step into the workforce with planning and calculating
confidence, backed by skills and experience. the carbon footprint for the
shipping side of the business.
Hit the ground running Work placements I went up to the head office in
Students start developing workplace skills Practical work placements are an integral part Auckland and worked for the
from the moment they begin their degree, of the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours export team. I got to meet the
progressively becoming more industry-ready and Bachelor of Forestry Science degrees. As an CEO and all the big shots which
by graduation. You will learn the professional Engineering or Forestry Science student, you
skills you need at work — like communication will complete 90–100 days of practical work
was cool! They gave me a lot of
and report writing, handling issues such as experience for an organisation. responsibility. I had my own
ethics, sustainability, safety, and interacting with Work is generally done over the summers and ute to use and I was included
customers and clients. is paid. Students often work for at least one in all the meetings. I really felt
company during their practical work placements, like part of the team.’
Real-world problem solving allowing them to gain broad experiences in
industry while studying. Time in industry helps Sarah
Our graduates acquire a versatile skillset and
knowledge base by combining the applied them to develop skills such as communication, Bachelor of Forestry Science
learning from labs and projects, balanced teamwork, and leadership, and often leads to job
with academic theory, hands-on design, and opportunities upon graduating.
industry projects. They learn to solve problems
in real‑world projects and have the opportunity
to work for companies while they are still
students, thus gaining a competitive edge in the
job market.
10 For the most up-to-date information, please check our website.UC has a unique diploma in
global
humanitarian
engineering
Madeline
‘The Diploma has forced me
Problem-solving
to look at things differently.
You have to change from a
concise, logical, factual way of
creativity
looking at things, to developing
convincing ideas and
arguments. It has definitely
helped exercise the creative
You will learn to look at problems differently side of my brain!
and build creative solutions. For example, in your final
year project you’re given
Bringing ideas to life You can work on engineering issues and projects a problem and you have to
in disadvantaged or developing communities,
We use real-world and simulated projects to
in Aotearoa, and help address pressing global
come up with the solution for
teach you the creative problem-solving skills
issues such as food and water shortages, power it yourself. Creativity is so
that employers (and the world) need.
supply, or climate change, or whatever you’re important in engineering. You
For instance, our second-year Civil and Natural impassioned about. have to be able to try different
Resources Engineering students complete a things if you want to succeed
bridge-design-and-building competition as part Ingenuity to entrepreneurship and be useful.’
of their studies. Student groups must draw and
design a bridge, while understanding material At UC, our students are encouraged to research
Madeline
strength and estimating loads on structures more and push the boundaries of their
thinking. When our students go big, we’re Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in
before building and testing their bridge in a
here to back them with a solid grounding in Natural Resources Engineering
fun competition.
science and technology, and the business and Diploma in Global Humanitarian Engineering
entrepreneurial skills they need to make their Studying towards a PhD in Civil Engineering
Humanitarian engineering ideas happen.
If you have a dream to use your engineering
Product Design students learn to combine
skills for humanitarian causes, we offer a unique
creative design, science, engineering, and
humanitarian engineering programme. The
business studies to plan and develop products
Diploma in Global Humanitarian Engineering can
for use in homes, businesses, and communities
be taken in parallel to your Engineering degree.
(see pages 29–31).
www.canterbury.ac.nz 11PEER
MENTORING
is available to all students,
with specialised mentoring
groups for ākonga Māori,
international, Pasifika,
and adult students
Rory (left)
‘I like it when different areas
Collaboration and
combine because it means
I’m not doing the same thing
every day.
teamwork Everyone involved in a
collaborative project has
different passions, connections,
At UC you’ll pick up skills that will take you a long way. and personalities. It’s anything
but boring. Even when I was
getting my undergrad and doing
Working across disciplines Bicultural competence
coursework, there were a lot of
and confidence
At UC, you have the opportunity to work
opportunities for collaboration.
across disciplines. We encourage creative
problem-solving and collaboration between
Te Rāngai Pūkaha | College of Engineering is
You become more independent
committed to strengthening staff and students’
disciplines, through teamwork, group bicultural competence and confidence. For as you go into graduate studies,
projects, communication, and leadership example, bicultural competence and confidence so to be able to develop those
skills development. is being embedded across our Engineering, connections throughout my
Having Te Kura Pāngarau | School of Forestry Science, and Product Design degrees. time at UC has been really nice.’
Mathematics and Statistics in our College Negotiation, and cross-cultural skills are taught
gives students a more integrated understanding in project management, and we engage kaiārahi Rory
of their application to problem-solving. as part of programmes. Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
Mathematics and statistics underpins Postgraduate Diploma in Statistics
much of engineering, and is at the forefront Student mentoring Master of Science in Statistics
of breakthroughs in science, technology, and engagement Studying towards a PhD in Statistics
and finance. All first-year Engineering students are part of a
Data Science is our newest subject on peer mentoring group ENG ME! Second and third
offer, combining mathematics, computing, year students, who have been‑there-done‑that,
technology innovation, and practical results. give advice, tips and tricks, and will answer all your
questions, including where the cheap eats are. We
host a schedule of events for you, such as TEDX-
style talks from our Engineering programmes, a
final year project showcase, and a look at what our
innovative research centres do behind the scenes.
12 For the most up-to-date information, please check our website.Our students have won
international
awards
for the design of their race cars
as part of the Formula
SAE competition
Willy
‘Our academic advisor is very
Hands-on learning
passionate and sets a high bar
for us. What comes together
is a really beautiful piece of
machinery. In 2016, we built an
Mentors, specialists, labs, and projects — you will be electric vehicle. I got to design
a carbon fibre shroud for the
exposed to a lot of hands-on learning. motor controllers. All the
knowledge and experience gets
Final year projects and race them. The competition tests the depth passed down each year from
of your knowledge in engineering, business, and
Beca, Dawn Aerospace, Fisher & Paykel, Taska,
management.
student to student.
and Skyline are just a few industry names who
have sponsored final year projects. Our students have also created the world’s first It’s the perfect real-life
Projects have spanned from building
3D-printed titanium internal combustion engine, application of all the
as part of the Shell Eco-marathon Asia, a global
technologies to withstand earthquake damage,
event that attracts over 100 university student
engineering skills you get
electric vehicles, robotic machines, rockets, and
teams around the Asia-Pacific region. UC teams taught. With UCM, you get ten
apps. You complete your project as part of a
have won Business, Design, and Innovation times the learning that you do
team, alongside industry and academic mentors,
and deliver concepts, prototypes, test data, and
Awards for their cars at competitions over in a lecture theatre. It equips
detailed reports at the end of your project.
the years. students to be industry ready
too, because they’ve had that
In the 2019 project showcase, a team of 4 Specialist labs and field stations interaction with professionals
students was the people’s choice winner for
their vibration profiling of a rugged prosthetic Get hands-on experience by applying what you and the experience of working
hand, sponsored by Taska. have learnt in lectures to the labs. on a large project.’
But, there’s more — field trips to Waitaha
Student engineering design Canterbury’s indigenous and exotic forests Willy
leading the world are an integral part of the Forestry Science Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in
degree. UC’s unique field stations around Mechanical Engineering
UC Engineering students have competed in the Waitaha Canterbury and Te Tai Poutini West Part of UC Motorsport (UCM) & UC Formula
international Formula SAE student competition Coast support teaching and research, allowing SAE team
since 2012. Students design and build their own you valuable learning experiences outside of
cars, using the latest electronics and software, the classroom.
www.canterbury.ac.nz 13Bachelor of Engineering with
Honours. BE(Hons)
Engineers design the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours – example degree structure
future. They provide First Year
ENGR EMTH EMTH PHYS COSC 100 100 100
innovative solutions to
ENGR
100 101 118 119 101 131 Level Level Level
meet the needs of our Second Year
modern world. ENGR
200
From buildings and bridges, to apps and smart
Third Year
devices, to pharmaceuticals and renewable
energy, engineering feats are everywhere. ENGR
200
The BE(Hons) is a four-year professional
degree. The degree is accredited by Engineering Fourth Year
New Zealand, allowing our graduates to work ENGR
as professionally qualified engineers all over
200
the world. Zero-points, Required First Year courses in Other First Year courses Three years of study in
zero-fees courses Engineering, Engineering from Engineering or other one of the Engineering
Entry requirements Mathematics, Computer Science,
and Physics
subjects (depending on
discipline)
disciplines
Physics and mathematics secondary school Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points or more.
study is essential to enter the first year of This diagram is an example only – other combinations are possible. For specific course requirements, go to
www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations
Engineering. Chemistry is also essential for some
Engineering disciplines.
You should aim to have at least: Top achievers As a BE(Hons) student you are able to take the
NCEA Diploma in Global Humanitarian Engineering at
Direct entry to the second year may be offered
the same time (see page 17).
• 14 credits in Level 3 maths or calculus to students who have achieved excellent results
including both differentiation and integration* in all relevant subjects at the discretion of the Disciplines
• 14 credits in Level 3 physics. College of Engineering Dean (Academic). Chemical and Process Engineering
For students wishing to study Chemical and Alternatively, a Modified First Year is offered Minors: Bioprocess Engineering,
Energy Processing Technologies, and Environmental
Process Engineering, Civil Engineering, Forest to students who have taken the MATH 199 or Process Engineering
Engineering, Natural Resources Engineering, or relevant STAR Science courses, and/or have
Civil Engineering
Mechanical Engineering, you should also aim to achieved excellent results in some subjects. Minors: Water and Environmental Systems Engineering,
have at least: You may be exempt from taking some of the and Structural Engineering
required courses in the first year and offered Computer Engineering
• 14 credits in Level 3 chemistry**. advanced/interest courses in their place. Minor: Communications and Network Engineering
18 credits are strongly recommended in
Introductory pathway Electrical and Electronic Engineering
all subjects. Minor: Power Engineering
If you didn’t achieve enough credits, you can take Forest Engineering
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
introductory courses in specific subjects to start
• minimum of 4 HL (or 5 SL) in maths Mechanical Engineering
with (eg, MATH 101, PHYS 111, CHEM 114). You could
(HL is recommended) Minor: Biomedical Engineering
then take the first year courses in Semester 2 and
Mechatronics Engineering
• minimum of 4 HL (or 6 SL) in physics over summer, or do an extra year of study.
(HL is recommended) Natural Resources Engineering
Degree structure Software Engineering
• minimum of 4 HL (or 6 SL) in chemistry**.
Cambridge International Examination (CIE)
The first year is comprised of eight courses Career opportunities
(120 points) — five compulsory courses, and three
further first-year courses which vary depending Graduates have a wide range of employment
• maths and physics — D grade or better at
on which discipline you want to specialise in. opportunities, from private companies and
A level or A in AS level
Additionally, all Engineering First Year students consultancies through to government agencies.
• chemistry — D grade or better at A level or A in Many engineers progress into management.
AS level**. complete ENGR 100 (a 0 points, 0 fee course).
Your first year is followed by three years of study www.canterbury.ac.nz/careers
*
Including achievement standards 91578 — ‘Apply
differentiation methods in solving problems’ and 91579 — in one of the Engineering disciplines. Entry into
‘Apply integration methods in solving problems’. the disciplines is limited and based on your Te Rāngai Pūkaha | College of Engineering
**
The chemistry component is not required for the following performance in the first year(s). All students T: +64 3 369 4271 or +64 3 369 4272
Engineering disciplines: Computer; Electrical and Electronic; must also complete a total of 800 hours E: engdegreeadvice@canterbury.ac.nz
Mechatronics; Software Engineering.
(approx. 100 days) of practical work placement www.canterbury.ac.nz/engineering
over the course of their degree.
14 For the most up-to-date information, please check our website.Bachelor of Forestry Science.
BForSc
The Bachelor of Forestry Bachelor of Forestry Science – example degree structure
Science (BForSc) is a Year 1
professional degree offered FORE
111
FORE
131
FORE
141
FORE
151
BIOL
112
STAT
101
100
Level
100
Level
by Te Kura Ngahere Year 2
School of Forestry. It is an FORE FORE FORE FORE FORE FORE SOIL
205 215 218 219 222 224 203
interdisciplinary degree
that prepares graduates for Year 3
FORE FORE FORE FORE
managing forest resources 307 316 327 342
by combining core science Year 4
courses with management, FORE
419
FORE
422
FORE
447
FORE
414
commerce, and technology.
Compulsory Elective Forestry Dissertation for honours Elective courses from
courses Science courses students only Science or other degrees
Small classes and field trips make for an
Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points or more.
engaging and rewarding learning experience at This diagram is an example only – other combinations are possible. For specific course requirements, go to
UC. Forestry Science graduates are highly sought www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations
after by employers and follow exciting and
rewarding career paths.
In the second, third, and fourth years, you If you are considering a double degree you
Recommended preparation will then apply your knowledge to the forest should consult Te Kura Ngahere | School of
situation, with elective options available in the Forestry or Te Rōpū Takawaenga | Liaison Office
The BForSc is open to all students who gain third and fourth years. before enrolling.
University Entrance. It is recommended that
It is possible to study the first year of the BForSc There is also a Forest Engineering programme at
prospective students take NCEA Level 3 biology
at other Aotearoa New Zealand universities. UC, which students can study as a Bachelor of
and maths, including statistics and probability
Students considering this option should consult Engineering with Honours in four years.
— or the IB/ Cambridge equivalent.
Te Kura Ngahere | School of Forestry for their
You may be able to fast-track your degree and
gain direct entry to the second year if you
course selection, which would include FORE 102 Further study
Forests and Societies or FORE 105 Forests of the
have excellent Year 13 results or a New Zealand World (available by distance). UC offers a Postgraduate Diploma in Forestry
Certificate in Science with outstanding merit. for graduates looking to update or retrain, and a
www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations master’s and PhD for those who wish to advance
It is possible to gain entry into the second or
third year of study with a Bachelor of Science their Forestry Science studies and research.
(BSc) or a New Zealand Diploma in Forestry with Bachelor of Forestry Science
outstanding merit. with Honours Career opportunities
Students with a good grade average across UC students benefit from New Zealand Institute
Degree structure 200 and 300-level courses may be invited to of Forestry meetings, lectures on campus,
The BForSc requires a total of 480 points over undertake honours as part of the fourth year of and summer work opportunities. Some of
four years. The first year provides a strong base their degree. Honours involves the completion of the biggest companies in Aotearoa hire UC
in pure science, which is necessary for the a research course FORE 414 Dissertation. graduates and many obtain work overseas.
professional study of Forestry Science. Possible careers include forest management
First year courses cover a broad range of topics Double degrees (plantation and native forests), iwi advisory,
from trees, forests, and the environment You can combine the Forestry Science degree conservation, harvesting, wood processing,
to the commercial aspects of forestry with the study of another degree, such as a planning, policy, forest science, timber appraisal,
and the importance of ecology, diversity, Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) or Bachelor of biosecurity, forest economics, sustainability,
and conservation. First year electives can Science (BSc) degree. Normally you can complete and land management.
complement the degree or be of general interest the two degrees in five years, but some degree www.canterbury.ac.nz/careers
to students. combinations may take longer. It is also possible
to complete a BCom degree with a strong
Te Kura Ngahere | School of Forestry
Forestry emphasis.
T: +64 3 369 3500
E: forestry@canterbury.ac.nz
www.canterbury.ac.nz/engineering
/schools/forestry
www.canterbury.ac.nz 15Bachelor of Product Design.
BProdDesign
Product Design combines Bachelor of Product Design – example degree structure
creative design, science, Year 1
engineering, and business PROD PROD 110 or MATH or MGMT 100 100 100
EMTH
101 ENGR 101 100 Level 100 Level Level Level
studies. Product designers Year 2
plan and develop items for PROD PROD PROD PROD 200 200 MKTG 100 or
ECON 104 or
use in homes, businesses,
200 Level 200 Level 200 Level 200 Level Level1 Level1 ACCT 102
and industry. Year 3
300 200 200 or 300 Level 200 or 300 Level
PROD PROD PROD MGMT, MKTG, MGMT, MKTG,
300 Level 300 Level 300 Level Level3 Level3 ECON, FINC
or ACCT2
ECON, FINC
or ACCT2
From creating a new lightweight kayak or a
phone app, to formulating rongoā (medicinal Compulsory Courses required
courses for major
products) or a virtual training world, studying
product design will equip you for a wide range 1 Select courses from the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering with Honours degrees, depending on chosen major.
2 If students have not completed MKTG 100 then at least 15 points of MKTG 200 or 300-level courses.
of occupations.
3 Select 15 points above 200-level from the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours or Bachelor of Science degree schedules.
Graduates will be able to develop creative ideas Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points or more.
based on their knowledge of related sciences This diagram is an example only – other combinations are possible. For specific course requirements, go to
and engineering disciplines, as well as gain the www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations
practical business skills needed to commercialise
new products. The remaining three 100-level courses vary The Postgraduate Certificate in Product
With a structure that is unique among design depending on which major you choose to study. Innovation and Master of Product Innovation is
qualifications, this is the only university product open to students of any study background.
Majors
design degree available in Te Waipounamu
South Island.
Applied Immersive Game Design Career opportunities
Chemical Formulation Design
The scope of product design roles is widening
Entry requirements Industrial Product Design from the traditional design of commercial
Design projects will involve independent products to include the design of user
Entry to the BProdDesign is open to all students
work on open-ended projects, with a mix of experiences, systems, and processes, as
with entry to the University. However, it is
individual and team-based activities, under close well as implementing virtual reality into
strongly recommended that you have at
supervision by academics with experience in existing applications.
least 14 credits in NCEA Level 2 science and
mathematics. Those intending to take the product design. Increasingly, many product designers work in
Chemical Formulation Design major should www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations multidisciplinary teams. Graduates may be
ideally have 14 credits in NCEA Level 3 chemistry employed in large manufacturing companies,
(or the IB/CIE equivalent of these). Double and conjoint degrees design agencies, iwi, educational and training
companies, engineering consultancies, and
Secondary school studies in related subjects It is possible to combine the study of a central and local government.
such as digital technologies, technology, or BProdDesign with other degrees, such as a
design and visual communication would be BSc or BCom. Conjoint programmes leading They may do design work for businesses
an advantage. to a BProdDesign/BCom or a BProdDesign/BSc in many industries such as medical, home
can be completed in just four years. Students appliances, packaging, computing, education,
For more details on recommended preparation,
considering a double or conjoint degree should graphic design, cosmetics, or therapeutics and
including an outline for different qualification
seek advice from a Te Rāngai Pūkaha | College of pharmaceutical companies.
frameworks, go to www.canterbury.ac.nz
/engineering/product-design Engineering Student Advisor. Product designers can choose to start their
own company.
Degree structure Further study More broadly, BProdDesign graduates will be
The BProdDesign is a three-year 360 points Students may go onto postgraduate studies with prepared to work in a variety of roles for modern
qualification with a combination of coursework the Postgraduate Certificate in Product Design, companies that not only require a technical
and design projects: the Master of Product Design, and the Doctor of background, but value innovation, customer
Philosophy (PhD) in Product Design. focus, and business sense.
• 135 points of Product Design courses
See other options for postgraduate study, www.canterbury.ac.nz/careers
• 165 points of Science and Engineering courses
including qualifications in Engineering,
• 60 points of Business or Management courses. Computer Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Te Kura Hanga Otinga | School of
The first year covers four compulsory courses in Business and Marketing on page 37. Product Design
Engineering, Mathematics, Management, and T: +64 3 369 4271 or +64 3 369 4272
Product Design. E: productdesign@canterbury.ac.nz
www.canterbury.ac.nz/engineering
/product-design
16 For the most up-to-date information, please check our website.Diploma in Global Humanitarian
Engineering. DipGlobalHumanEng
This diploma will
allow you to apply your
knowledge in engineering
humanitarian service,
broaden your skills, and
widen your perceptions
of engineering.
The Diploma in Global Humanitarian
Engineering can only be completed in parallel
with a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours
degree, in any engineering discipline. It is an
additional qualification that can be completed
in the same time it takes to complete a four-year
BE(Hons) degree.
Enrolment in this diploma is open to Engineering
students in their second, third, and fourth years, Photo: Australasia’s first Global Humanitarian Engineering students literally dug deep as part of their studies, tapping
from any discipline. To enter, you must have into a disused water well in Ilam Fields on Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury campus as part of a
successfully completed the first year and your hypothetical post‑disaster scenario in which the local water supply was knocked out.
application will need to be approved by the
College of Engineering Dean (Academic).
As part of this diploma you must complete a
‘With my interest in the social
minimum total of 120 points, including: sciences, the Diploma in Global
• 45 points of which can be cross-credited from
Humanitarian Engineering
a BE(Hons) degree seemed right up my alley,
• 45 points made up of courses from a list of
because it encouraged cross-
humanities and social sciences courses disciplinary study. It allowed
• a 30 point capstone course in humanitarian
me to learn about Engineering
engineering, which includes either a concepts in a setting that
professional report or practical component. was more challenging and
www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations interesting.’
Stanley
Te Rāngai Pūkaha | College of Engineering Bachelor of Engineering with Honours
T: +64 3 369 4271 or +64 3 369 4272 in Natural Resources Engineering, and a
E: engdegreeadvice@canterbury.ac.nz Diploma in Global Humanitarian Engineering
www.canterbury.ac.nz/engineering
www.canterbury.ac.nz 17Aratohu Kaupapa | Subjects
30 Applied Immersive Game Design 33 Financial Engineering 29 Product Design
21 Chemical and Process Engineering 24 Forest Engineering 27 Software Engineering
30 Chemical Formulation Design 28 Forestry Science 35 Statistics
21 Civil Engineering 31 Industrial Product Design
See our full list of subjects at
23 Computer Engineering 34 Mathematics www.canterbury.ac.nz/study/subjects
31 Computer Science 25 Mechanical Engineering
32 Data Science 26 Mechatronics Engineering It is not always possible for all courses to be offered
every year. See the online Course Information System.
23 Electrical and Electronic Engineering 27 Natural Resources Engineering www.canterbury.ac.nz/courses
18 For the most up-to-date information, please check our website.Engineering • We host clubs such as ENSOC, Women in
Engineering, and Engineers Without Borders
BE(Hons), DipGlobalHumanEng NZ, which provide tutoring, mentoring,
Engineering is a challenging and exciting field industry networking, community engagement
that uses physical science and mathematics to opportunities, and many social activities
solve complex problems. Engineers must enjoy throughout the year.
design work, thinking creatively and analytically, • Our programmes are accredited by
working as part of a team, and communicating Engineering New Zealand. An Engineering
their ideas to others. degree from UC is internationally recognised,
If you are interested in developing new, allowing graduates to work overseas upon
innovative technology to improve the quality gaining their degree.
of our lives and provide solutions to meet the • All first year Engineering students have
needs of our modern world, then Engineering is access to peer mentoring opportunities and a
for you. schedule of engineering events.
Engineers understand the underlying
mechanisms of how things work, ensuring that Recommended background
almost everything that underpins our society Entry into the first year is open to any student
functions effectively, safely, and efficiently. They with the relevant background. See the BE(Hons) ‘The internships helped me
are responsible for designing, analysing, and degree information on page 14 or narrow down the type of
improving basic infrastructure; water resource www.canterbury.ac.nz/engineering industry that would suit me, and
management; telecommunications systems; and to succeed beyond the degree.
the generation and distribution of electricity. 100-level courses My placement took place at
Engineers improve the operation of processing The first year of the BE(Hons) consists of eight Hamilton Jet in Christchurch.
plants and factories, and design new medical courses plus ENGR 100 (0 points, 0 fees). Five
technology, digital systems, and electronics. of these core courses are compulsory for all I worked for the Manufacturing
Engineering disciplines (see table below). Engineering Department.
Why study Engineering at UC? You’ll also complete a further three courses specific Manufacturing Engineering
As a UC Engineering student, you will have to the Engineering discipline(s) you’re considering is an area that I thought was
access to some of the best engineering staff and studying from your second year onwards.
resources in the world.
interesting from my third‑year
Course code Course title papers. From doing the
• UC is ranked in the top 100 universities in the
world for Civil and Structural Engineering,
ENGR 100 Academic Writing Assessment placement, I have identified
and in the top 250 for Electrical and Electronic
(0 points, no cost) what to look out for when
Engineering and Chemical Engineering (QS
ENGR 101 Foundations of Engineering looking at graduate positions.’
World University Rankings by Subject, 2020). EMTH 118 Engineering Mathematics 1A
UC is also ranked 9th in the world for Civil EMTH 119 Engineering Mathematics 1B Lizzie
Engineering (Academic Ranking of World PHYS 101 Engineering Physics Studying towards a Bachelor of Engineering
Universities, 2020). A: Mechanics, Waves, with Honours in Mechanical Engineering
Electromagnetism and
• UC Engineering students have access to
Thermal Physics
state‑of-the-art labs and facilities in all
COSC 131 Introduction to Programming
engineering departments after a $163 million
for Engineers
investment in infrastructure, including the
Engineering Core space for students.
Other first year courses
• UC has world-class engineering facilities
The remaining three courses can be selected
including a futuristic augmented reality lab.
from Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, or
• UC Engineering has connections with a other approved subjects to complete the nine
number of international universities, and courses (120 points) required in your first year.
Engineering students can do a semester The particular combination of courses required
abroad as part of a UC Exchange programme, depends on the Engineering discipline you
adding an international flavour to intend to study in the following three years.
your studies. If you are undecided on which discipline you
• We have specially-designed computer wish to pursue, it is possible to keep your
laboratories and software as well as a options open for more than one discipline
specialist Te Puna Pūkaha me te Pūtaiao (and is encouraged given the popularity of
Engineering and Physical Sciences Library. some disciplines).
• There are numerous scholarships available to For guidance as to how to structure your first
Engineering students throughout your studies, year, use our interactive course planner at
many of which are industry‑funded and include www.canterbury.ac.nz/engineering
summer employment opportunities. /qualifications-and-courses/engineering
/first-year
www.canterbury.ac.nz 19Entry into the following years of the Engineering Practical work
programme is limited, however most students Before graduating with the BE(Hons), you
who pass their first year courses gain entry must complete 800 hours (approx. 100 days) of
to their first or second choice of Engineering practical work in the engineering industry. This
discipline. If you are not successful in gaining includes a compulsory zero fees work placement
a place, or if you decide not to continue with course ENGR 200 Engineering Work Experience
Engineering, you can normally credit passes to during the second year, and further practical
the Bachelor of Science and other UC degrees. work normally carried out during the summer
It is worth checking the website or contacting a breaks of the following years.
Student Advisor to make sure you plan your first
year to keep your options open. You are also required to carry out a workshop
training course or a site safety course during
200-level and beyond the second year. These courses will vary
Once you have completed the first year of the depending on Engineering discipline, and aim
degree, you can apply for entry into one of the to prepare you in the use of common tools and
nine Engineering disciplines: equipment that you are likely to need for your
practical work in industry. You must also hold
• Chemical and Process Engineering
a University‑approved first aid certificate while
• Civil Engineering enrolled in the BE(Hons).
‘The Engineering courses here
• Computer Engineering
at UC not only teach you a lot For more information on the Engineering
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering disciplines, see pages 21–28.
about your specialisation, but
• Forest Engineering also help you to develop a great Career opportunities
• Mechanical Engineering set of problem-solving skills
Throughout their degree, students take part
• Mechatronics Engineering that you can apply to almost in practical work experience, on-campus
• Natural Resources Engineering anything. events, careers fairs, and industry talks,
• Software Engineering. giving them multiple opportunities to make
I like how with every project industry contacts.
A Diploma in Global Humanitarian Engineering I work on I am exposed to Engineering students work on final year projects
can be studied alongside any of the engineering more areas of research and as part of their degree, many sponsored
disciplines, giving you an extra qualification and get to learn from a range of by industry, which increases professional
a point of difference without adding any time to
your studies. Find out more at
disciplines and experts in order capability and encourage leadership, teamwork,
www.canterbury.ac.nz/study to come to up with solutions.’ and innovation.
/qualifications-and-courses Our graduates find work on projects of social,
Ben economic, and environmental significance
/undergraduate-certificates-and-diplomas
/diploma-in-global-humanitarian-engineering Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in to society. Many UC engineers progress into
Chemical and Process Engineering management or consultancy.
Some limits on entry into each discipline apply,
Master of Engineering in Chemical and www.canterbury.ac.nz/careers/students/subjects
with selection based on your Grade Point
Process Engineering
Average achieved during the first year.
After first year, your studies will focus your Te Rāngai Pūkaha | College of Engineering
learning on knowledge and skills that are T: +64 3 369 4271 or +64 3 369 4272
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work, and field classes.
In the third and fourth years, you will have the
option of choosing courses which concentrate
on a particular field (or fields) within your chosen
Engineering discipline.
Minor subjects
See page 14 for your minor options.
20 For the most up-to-date information, please check our website.Chemical and Why study Chemical and Process Department of Chemical and
Process Engineering Engineering at UC? Process Engineering
BE(Hons) • Our BE(Hons) in Chemical and Process T: +64 3 369 3784
Engineering is fully accredited by the www.canterbury.ac.nz/engineering
A Chemical and Process Engineering degree Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) as /schools/cape
will develop your skills so you can add value well as Engineering New Zealand.
to the world in a way that directly correlates to
• Class sizes of diverse backgrounds encourage
wellbeing, life-expectancy, and improves the
sustainability of a modern lifestyle. You can friendships and collaboration that will last the Civil Engineering
achieve this by taking physics, chemical, or rest of your career. BE(Hons)
biological science ideas from the laboratory and • UC is ranked in the top 250 universities in the Civil Engineers are entrusted to achieve a
deploying them on a commercial scale. world for Chemical Engineering (QS World sustainable world and raise the global quality
You will tackle society’s greatest challenges: University Rankings by Subject, 2020). of life. They tackle challenges of the 21st century
such as climate change and inequality, creating
• converting natural resources to high-
200-level and beyond earthquake-resilient communities, and ensuring
value products clean water for future generations.
Designing an entire chemical process and
• supplying clean, safe drinking water Civil engineers are:
performing cutting-edge research is the
• creating sustainable energy culmination of your degree. • Planners, designers, constructors, and
• harnessing microbes to produce designer The path starts with second year developing operators of the built environment —
chemicals and pharmaceuticals fundamental tools in chemical process the spaces where people live, and the
• improving society’s health and wellbeing technology, modelling, principles of biology, infrastructure we depend on like buildings,
engineering chemistry, thermodynamics, and bridges, transportation, drinking water, and
• providing a sustainable food supply.
fluid mechanics. wastewater systems
Minor in Bioprocess Engineering The third and fourth years further develop your • Kaitiaki (stewards of our natural environment)
knowledge and skills into to real applications. • Innovators and integrators of ideas, people,
This minor prepares biologically-minded
Specialised courses include bioprocessing, and technology
engineers to meet industry demand for products
renewable energy, reaction engineering,
such as medicines, vaccines, beverages, • Managers of risk and uncertainty. Civil
separations, management, industrial pollution
vitamins, alternative fuels, and clean water. You engineers work in interdisciplinary teams and
control, and advanced modelling.
will learn about harnessing the natural power of with communities, including mana whenua,
bacteria and algae for creating new products and In your final semester, you will be part of to come up with cutting-edge and creative
treating waste. a four‑person team in your design project, approaches to solve the complex and large-
developing a complete process such as recycling scale challenges we face.
Minor in Energy Processing Technologies and reprocessing plastic, recovering energy from
sewage, creating high-value chemicals from Why study Civil Engineering at UC?
This minor prepares energy-focused engineers to
wood, and extracting cannabidiol from cannabis.
develop renewable and existing energy sources • UC is ranked 9th in the world for Civil
(such as hydrogen, solar, wind, natural gas, You will also complete an individual research Engineering (Academic Ranking of World
and oil). project with one of the department’s academic Universities, 2020), and in the top 100
staff — anything from extracting nutrients from universities in the world for Civil and
You will understand how natural resources
waste food products, integrating a heating Structural Engineering (QS World University
produce the power, fertilisers, and fuels that
system for a hot spring resort, or developing new Rankings by Subject, 2020).
enable our society to function, and gain
battery materials.
insight into electricity generation and storage, • World-class, high-tech laboratories on campus.
environmental issues, sustainable engineering, www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations
/academic-regulations • Mentorship opportunities.
and energy stewardship.
• Ability to build and compete in fun and
Minor in Environmental Career opportunities engaging programmes, such as the bridge
Process Engineering Our previous graduates found positions in areas
competition within your second year.
This minor prepares environmentally‑minded of renewable energy, biofuels, environmental • Close community of students and professors.
engineers to meet society’s growing control, consulting, fermentation, waste • The Bachelor of Engineering with Honours
commitment to improving the environment. treatment, food production, biotechnology, in Civil Engineering is fully accredited by
You will learn about strategies, legal pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, resource Engineering New Zealand.
requirements, and appropriate mitigation and management, and manufacturing.
treatment technologies for industrial pollution Our graduates are eligible for full membership of
control, sustainability measures, and cultural both IChemE and Engineering New Zealand after
issues related to environmental treatment a period of experience as a practising engineer.
technologies. We prepare you for designing, www.canterbury.ac.nz/careers
improving, and operating processes that treat
contaminated water, air, and soil.
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