Bachelor of Science BSc

at University of Auckland

Programme structure

 

BSc programme structure*
To complete a BSc degree you need to pass courses totalling 360 points. Each course is worth 15 points, and you must complete the requirements for one or more majors, or one specialisation. You must also complete a capstone course, worth 15 points, for your chosen major or specialisation.

 

• Major: a subject area that makes up about a third of your courses
• Specialisation: a subject that makes up about half of your courses
• Capstone course: a student-led project where you integrate and apply your learning to a real-world problem in your chosen major or specialisation

 

Please see the 'Subjects and modules' tab for a full list of majors and specialisations available to you in the BSc. 

The following is a sample structure if you are a full-time student completing the programme over three years.

 

In your first year:

• You should enrol in eight courses for up to three subject areas to discover your strengths and interests
• You will probably take four courses in Semester One and four courses in Semester Two

 

In your second year and beyond:

• You will enrol in a range of more advanced courses relating to your main subject, as well as other related areas within the Science schedules to add depth to your knowledge
• You must select up to two courses from the General Education schedules
• You may include 30 points (two courses) from subjects outside of the Science schedule – Arts, Business, Economics and so forth – in addition to your two General Education courses.

 

In your final year:

• You will complete a capstone course for your chosen major or specialisation

 

You need to have one of the following:

 

• 12 years of schooling and an overall average of 75 percent in the All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSC), Indian School Certificate (ISC), Karnataka, Maharashtra and West Bengal State Board Examinations with a minimum of 70 percent in English.
• 12 years of schooling and an overall average of 80 percent in all other Higher Secondary State Board Examinations with a minimum of 75 percent in English.

 

• Qualification

AISSC and ISCAll-India Senior School Certificate (AISSC), Indian School Certificate (ISC)

Score required - 80

 

• Qualification

Karnataka, Maharashtra and West Bengal State Board ExaminationsKarnataka, Maharashtra and West Bengal State Board Examinations

Score required - 80

 

• Qualification

All other Higher Secondary State Board ExaminationsAll other Higher Secondary State Board Examinations

Score required - 82

 

• Qualification

IELTS AcademicInternational English Language Testing System

Score required - 6.0

2022 fees

Domestic students
NZ$6,417.60 – $8,559.60

International students
NZ$39,790 – $48,880

Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $8.16 per point, estimated at $979.20 for full-time study (120 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.

 

*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.

Where could this programme take you?

 

Because science plays a vital role in addressing the key issues that confront us and future generations, studying the Sciences opens up a wide range of career opportunities. Students find employment in business, small industry, government, teaching and health sectors, as well as research and development.

 

Further study options

• Bachelor of Science (Honours)
• Graduate Diploma in Science
• Postgraduate Diploma in Science
• Master of Science
• Master of Science
• Doctor of Philosophy