AUT - Bachelor of Science & Bachelor of Computer Information Sciences
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Bachelor of Science & Bachelor of Computer Information Sciences
The Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences conjoint programme of study combines computer sciences with biological sciences and gives students a background in programming, management and analysis of large data sets, statistical skills and microbiology and genetics knowledge.
Advances in technology have resulted in a booming biotechnology industry. Sophisticated scientific sampling methods have demanded faster analysis tools and data processing systems. The precise nature of such instrumentation means that the biotechnology industry is seeking graduates who have multiple skills. You will gain a broad understanding of biology as well as the skills to develop and assess software to assist you with your research. Students major in applied microbiology and either software development or information systems science.
Programme Code: AK1295
Level: 7
Points: 510
Duration: Four years full time / up to nine years part time
Venue: City Campus
Starting date: 27 February 2012 and 16 July 2012
AUT University encourages early application.
This programme will remain open until all places have been filled.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must meet the conjoint programme of study’s admission requirements and the admission requirements for each of the component degrees, and an interview may be required
From school:
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University Entrance, and:
- NCEA: a minimum of 57 credits overall including a minimum of 19 credits in each of three Level 3 approved subjects, which must include Biology, Statistics and Modelling, and Chemistry, OR
- CIE: 180 points on UCAS tariff
- A minimum of a B grade average over the previous 120 points worth of papers, or equivalent.
Note: Entrance to university does not guarantee admission to a specific programme of study.
CONTINUED ENROLMENT IN THE CONJOINT PROGRAMME
In order to maintain enrolment, conjoint programme students must achieve a minimum of a B grade average (equivalent to a GPA of 5 on the most commonly-used 9-point grading scales) over the previous 120 points worth of study, or else they will revert back to one of the component degrees.
CONJOINT STUDY OPTIONS – MAJORS
In the Bachelor of Science, students may choose to specialise in one of the following majors:
- Applied Microbiology
Or view more Bachelor of Science study options
In the Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences, students may choose to specialise in one of the following majors:
- Information Systems Science
- Software Development
Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences study options, click here
FURTHER STUDIES
- Master of Science
- Bachelor of Science (Honours)
- Master of Computer and Information Sciences
- Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences (Honours)