Bachelor of Science
Other Science
A course by
AUT
A 3-year, flexible Bachelor of Science degree providing broad scientific knowledge, numerous majors and minors including biological, environmental, chemical, mathematical, and computational sciences, with strong practical lab and field experience.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
City Campus, Auckland
It will take a total of 3 years
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Acquire domain expertise in a chosen science major
Gain in-depth knowledge in a specialist area such as biological science, chemistry, environmental science, analytics, or food science.
Develop core transferable scientific skills
Build critical thinking, scientific inquiry, communication, and collaborative practices applicable in any science-related career.
Conduct laboratory and/or field research
Design and carry out research projects, culminating in a capstone project in the final year.
What You're Signing Up For
Studying a Bachelor of Science at AUT provides access to leading lecturers and state-of-the-art facilities, with opportunities for hands-on laboratory or fieldwork. The programme offers integrative mātauranga Māori, robust connections to the scientific community, flexible structure for majors/minors, and culminates in a practical capstone project. Students graduate with versatile scientific skills and are prepared for a wide range of scientific careers or postgraduate study.
Course Content
- Core courses in scientific foundations and transferable skills
- Year 1: Collaborative practices or Science and Society; introductory natural/physical/life sciences; foundational mathematical and computer sciences
- Year 2: Advanced science practice in Aotearoa; scientific inquiry or instrumental analysis
- Year 3: Science capstone project (research or industry project)
- Specialisation: Choose from majors such as Biological Science, Biomedical Science, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Food Science, Analytics, Mathematical Modelling and Computation, or Marine Science
- Flexible component: Option to add minors or a second major, including subjects outside science
- Practical laboratory and fieldwork experience
- Preparation for postgraduate pathways
What you need to know first
New Zealand University Entrance or equivalent qualification
For some majors, Level 3 subjects such as Calculus, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology are recommended
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Science
Research and Development
Education
Environmental Services
Biotechnology
Food Industry
Healthcare/Health Science
Future employment opportunities might be
Research scientist
Laboratory technician
Environmental consultant
Health and biotechnology sector roles
Data analyst
Science educator
Food technologist
Marine biologist
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