AUT - Bachelor of Science: degree outline
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Bachelor of Science: degree outline
This degree is ideal for students who wish to work in a scientific profession. You can major in: analytics, applied chemistry, applied mathematics, applied microbiology, marine biology, astronomy, computer science, environmental science, food science; or health protection & environmental health.
Quick facts
Programme code: AK1041
Level: 7
Points: 360
Duration: 3 years full time / equivalent part time (note: you can change from full to part time at any point in your study)
Venue: City Campus
Starting date: 4 March 2013 / 22 July 2013
AUT University encourages early application. There are limited places available. Applicants will normally be selected on the basis of their level of academic achievement. This qualification will remain open until all places have been filled.
Admission and entry requirements
If a student has UE and/or equivalent and a rank score of 165 or greater in NCEA Level 3, they will have automatic entry into the BSc.Additional Programme Entry Requirements
Analytics, Applied Mathematics, Astronomy and Computer Science majors:
- NCEA: 24 Level 3 credits from a combination of Mathematics with Calculus, Statistics and Modelling, Physics or Computing (with a minimum of 12 Level 3 credits in Mathematics with Calculus and a minimum of 10 Level 3 credits in Statistics and Modelling).
- CIE: Mathematics at A Levels.
Selection Criteria and Processes
Bachelor of Science: Preferred subjects on entry are: Level 3 Statistics and Modelling, Biology, Chemistry, Geography or Mathematics with Calculus
Analytics, Applied Mathematics, Astronomy and Computer Science majors: Interview may be required.
Applied Chemistry, Applied Microbiology, Food Science, Health Protection and Environmental Health and Marine Biology majors: Preferred subjects on entry are Level 3 Biology, Chemistry and Statistics and Modelling.
Environmental Science major: Preferred subjects on entry are Level 3 Biology, Statistics and Modelling and one of the following, Chemistry, Geography or Science.
Majors
- Applied Chemistry
- Applied Microbiology
- Marine Biology
- Environmental Science
- Food Science
- Health Protection & Environmental Health
You can complete the Bachelor of Science with no major, providing broad-base qualification and the ability to select papers across several majors.
Download the 2013 Sciences undergraduate study guide
Double major
You can complete the BSc in 2 major areas or study, such as applied microbiology and food science, or Marine Biology and environmental science. Having 2 majors to your bow makes you a versatile graduate.
Additional majors or minors
Students undertaking the Bachelor of Science may choose a second major, either from those available within their degree (double major) or a second major from the list of additional majors available from outside their degree. Minors are also available in these subjects. The availability of additional majors and minors will depend on timetabling and some subject restrictions,and in some cases, choosing an additional major or minor may require students to undertake extra points to complete their degree.
Structure
You take a wide-range of science papers to start with, and then build on your major(s) in years 2 and 3. You will complete a research project in your third year that involves an investigation into a scientific problem.
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