Bachelor of Science – BSc

at Massey University

Structure of the Bachelor of Science

If you study full-time, in your first year, you’ll take eight 15-credit courses, making a total of 120 credits.
 

If you wish to study over two semesters, you should aim for 60 credits per semester. You may be able to take some courses at summer school. Make sure you include courses that are prerequisites for the next level of courses you wish to study.
 

The first-year structure is designed to provide you with a broad knowledge and skill set which will equip you to go on to more advanced courses in the second and third years.
 

You can change to any BSc major at the end of your first year. By choosing your courses and electives carefully to cover both majors you could change at the end of first year.

Year one

 

• 247111 or 247112 or 247113
• 161111 or 161122
• 124103 or 160101 or 160102 or 160104 or 160105
• Core 100-level relating to major
• Core 100-level relating to major
• Core 100-level
• Core 100-level
• Core 100-level

Year two
 

• Major 200-level
• Major 200-level
• Major 200-level
• Major 200-level
• Elective
• Elective
• Elective
• Elective

 

Year three
 

• Major 300-level
• Major 300-level
• Major 300-level
• Major 300-level
• Elective
• Elective
• Elective
• Elective

 

Courses are each worth 15 credits

Admission to Massey
All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.

Specific requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for the Bachelor of Science, outside of university admission regulations. However there is some expected background knowledge.

Expected high school preparation
A Year 13 background in a number of the science subjects (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) and at least one of the mathematics subjects is expected. Please refer to the webpage for your chosen major to see specific details on expected and recommended high school subjects for your major.
 

English language requirements
To study this qualification you must meet Massey University's English language standards.

Fees and scholarships

Fees, student loans and free fees scheme

Your tuition fees may be different depending on the courses you choose. Your exact fees will show once you have chosen your courses.

There will also be some compulsory non-tuition fees and for some courses, there may also be charges for things such as study resources, software, trips and contact workshops.