Bachelor of Science with Honours
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Overview
Bachelor of Science with Honours
Introduction
The Bachelor of Science with Honours degree is made up of one full-time year of coursework that includes a research component. Subject areas range from Astronomy to Statistics, and you may complete the programme in two subjects if desired (combined honours).
For more information about why you should consider studying a postgraduate Science programme at UC, see the Postgraduate Prospectus.
Bachelor of Science with Honours
Entry requirements
You must have completed a three-year bachelor's degree with at least a B Grade Point Average in 60 points of your 300-level major courses, or equivalent.
If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.
Students who have been granted direct entry to 200-level undergraduate Bachelor of Science courses on the basis of high achievement in university entrance assessments, and completed 240 points including 90 at 300-level, may undertake a Bachelor of Science with Honours after two years' undergraduate study.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Bachelor of Science with Honours or use the .
How to apply
You can apply online at .
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
Bachelor of Science with Honours
How do I plan my degree?
The Bachelor of Science with Honours includes 90 points of coursework and a 30-point research project (or if starting in July, two 15-point research project courses spread over two semesters or the summer months).
It takes 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time to complete.
For full requirements, see the Regulations for the Bachelor of Science with Honours.
Bachelor of Science with Honours
Subjects and courses
See the Schedule for the Bachelor of Science with Honours for course requirements for each subject.
Each major option involves 90 points of coursework, and a research project.
Contact Te Kaupeka P奴taiao | Faculty of Science for information about these subject areas:
Domestic students
2024 tuition fee estimate:听$9,157听(120 points)
2025 tuition fee estimate: $9,706听(120 points)
International students
2024 tuition fee estimate:听$42,200 per 120 points
2025 tuition fee estimate:听$43,800 per 120 points
Bachelor of Science with Honours
Further study
UC offers a range of science-related master's programmes.
Students who complete the Bachelor of Science with Honours with high grades may be eligible to proceed directly to a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Bachelor of Science with Honours
Career opportunities
UC science graduates find work in a range of different fields and sectors. Depending on your chosen path, you can become anything from a seismologist to a soil technician, meteorologist to a marine biologist, psychologist to a policy advisor, software engineer to a science writer, forensic analyst to a food technician.
Useful information:
- Read what other UC postgraduate students have gone on to achieve in their studies and careers in our student stories.
- Te R艒p奴 Rapuara | UC Careers can help you to achieve the career you want, connect with employers, or find a job.
- For research into career destinations by qualification, visit .
- Find out more about what can you do with a degree from UC.
- Come along to an upcoming information event for prospective postgraduate students.
