Bachelor of Science

Studying a Bachelor of Science is guaranteed to quench your thirst for knowledge about the world, and will be the start of a lifelong career in science.

Study with us and you have access to some of the best lecturers in Aotearoa New Zealand and state-of-the-art equipment. You’ll have lots of opportunities to apply your knowledge in the lab or on field trips, and our science degree integrates mātauranga Māori. Our strong links with the scientific community extend right across the world – making it easy for you to transition from university to your career.

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Minimum entry requirements

International student entry requirements

English language requirements

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with all bands 5.5 or higher; or equivalent

English language requirements

Useful New Zealand school subjects

Engineering, computer and mathematical sciences majors

  • Analytics, Mathematical Modelling and Computation majors: Calculus, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics

Science majors

  • Environmental Science, Marine Science majors: Biology and other science subjects
  • Biological Science, Biomedical Science majors: Biology, Level 3 Chemistry and other science subjects
  • Chemistry, Food Science majors: Level 3 Chemistry, Mathematics and other science subjects

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The Bachelor of Science is highly flexible and you can build your degree in a way that suits you – study a single or a double major, select from a wide range of minors or add elective courses from another area of study.

To graduate with a Bachelor of Science you need to complete:

  • Core courses (120 points)
  • Your chosen major (120 points) and
  • One of the following options
    • A second major (120 points)*; or
    • A first minor (60 points) and a second minor (60 points)*; or
    • A minor (60 points) and elective courses (60 points)*

*From the Bachelor of Science or another AUT degree

Core courses

All Bachelor of Science students need to complete core courses that help you develop transferable skills and support your work in all other courses in the degree.

Choose one of:

And choose one natural sciences course

And one mathematical and computer sciences course

*Only available to students in the Analytics and Mathematical Modelling and Computation majors

And one course from either the natural sciences or mathematical and computer science courses above.

Complete the following course:

  • SCIE606 Vision Mātauranga: Science Practice in Aotearoa

And one of:

In Year 3, you complete a project in an area related to your major. This project gives you an important competitive edge for your career, and is good preparation for postgraduate study.

Courses you complete for this project:

  • SCIE707 Science Capstone Project A
  • SCIE708 Science Capstone Project B

Engineering, computer and mathematical sciences majors

Science majors

Additional majors and minors for bachelor’s degrees

Add an additional major or a minor to your bachelor’s degree and study another area that interests you. You can choose from a wide range of additional majors or minors.

Additional majors and minors for bachelor’s degrees

Antony Vavia
Shaun D’souza
Marie Loraine Esekielu
Shaye Va
Shakeel Ahmed
Antony Vavia
Great graduatesAntony VaviaDoctor of Philosophy
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science (Honours)Deciding to study marine biology was easy, says Antony Vavia who came to AUT to do a Bachelor of Science and is currently enrolled in a PhD in marine biology.Deciding to study marine biology was easy, says Antony Vavia who came to AUT to do a Bachelor of Science and is currently enrolled in a PhD. For his PhD, Antony is exploring how to ensure long-term sustainability of coral reef fisheries in the Cook Islands by doing a case study on the island of Mitiaro. He hopes that his research will be another footstep for the Cook Islands and the wider Pacific in terms of fisheries.
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Shaun D’souza
Great graduatesShaun D’souzaBachelor of ScienceAt an AUT science lecture you don’t just learn the theory, says Shaun D’souza who came to AUT as an international student from Sri Lanka to study chemistry.At an AUT science lecture you don’t just learn the theory, says Shaun D’souza who came to AUT as an international student from Sri Lanka to study a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. As well as gaining an understanding of the practical applications of science, Shaun has also discovered a passion for organic chemistry and now dreams of becoming an organic chemist.
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Marie Loraine Esekielu
Great graduatesMarie Loraine EsekieluScience Teacher, McAuley High SchoolGraduate Diploma in Secondary Teaching
Bachelor of ScienceShe had always wanted to gain a uni qualification to repay her parents for their hard work, says Marie Loraine Esekielu who came to AUT as an adult student.She had always wanted to gain a uni qualification to repay her parents for their hard work, says Marie Loraine Esekielu who came to AUT as an adult student.
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Shaye Va
Great graduatesShaye VaCentral Interceptor Environmental Graduate, Watercare Services LimitedBachelor of ScienceHer love of the ocean is what encouraged her to study science, says Shaye Va who completed a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences and Marine Biology.Her love of the ocean is what encouraged her to study science at university, says Shaye Va who completed a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences and Marine Biology. After graduating from AUT in 2020, Shaye now works as an environmental graduate at Watercare Services Limited and enjoys being involved in one of the largest projects in New Zealand.
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Shakeel Ahmed
Great graduatesShakeel AhmedFood Scientist, iMonitorMaster of Science (Research)
Bachelor of ScienceHe loves being part of an innovative team that continuously works to improve food safety and quality, says Shakeel Ahmed who is a food scientist at iMonitor.He loves being part of an innovative team that continuously works to improve food safety and quality, says science alumnus Shakeel Ahmed who is now a food scientist at iMonitor. Since joining iMonitor in 2015, he has had a number of achievements he is particularly proud of, including publishing multiple research papers and being commended by the Ministry of Primary Industries and the New Zealand Institute of Food Science and Technology for his contribution to food safety.
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Quick facts
Programme code:
AK1041
Level:
7
Points:
360
Duration:
3 years full-time / part-time available
Campus:
City Campus
Starts:
27 Feb 2023
17 Jul 2023
Fees
Domestic
$8,165 - $8,384 (for 120 points)
($7,091 - $7,310 tuition fees + $1074 student services levy)
International
Computing: $37,574 (for 120 points)
($36,500 tuition fees + $1074 student services levy)
Science: $37,974 (for 120 points)
($36,900 tuition fees + $1074 student services levy)
  • Fees shown are based on a full-time workload for the points indicated next to the fee. The exact fee charged will depend on which courses you select at the time of enrolment.
  • Fees are subject to change year to year. If you are planning for study beyond the current year, fees may vary from those stated.
  • There may also be other fees and charges you need to pay.
  • International students' tuition fees reflect the full cost of tuition. Domestic students' tuition fees are less due to a proportion of the tuition fees being funded by the New Zealand Government.
  • Fees-free study may be available for domestic students

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