Course details

Summary

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 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. Our strong links with the scientific community extend right across the world – making it easy for you to transition from university to your career.

The Applied Mathematics major in the Bachelor of Science will give you the skills to carry out modelling research and the analysis of problems in the fields of engineering, science and business.

Applied mathematics tells us about our world and helps predict what will happen next. Whether you want to look at global warming patterns, figure out the structural integrity of a building or forecast economic trends – it all relies on applied mathematics. With skills in applied mathematics you can be part of the solution to a vast array of complex issues facing the world.
Key features:

Demand for skills in applied mathematics
Tools to be a proactive problem-solver
Varied career options
Combine this major with other Bachelor of Science majors

Career opportunities:

Actuary
Control buyer/purchasing agent
Industrial engineering scientist
Market and financial analyst
Mathematician
Research analyst and associate
Secondary teacher

Entry criteria

Applicants must be 18 years old and have obtained a qualification equivalent to New Zealand year 13.

Selection criteria:

Preference will be given to applicants with one or more level 3 subjects from Calculus, Mathematics, and Statistics

Students who do not have the above background may be directed to take certain papers in their first year of study.

Preferred New Zealand school subjects: Calculus, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics

English Language requirements:

Minimum IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 overall with all bands 5.5 or higher; TOEFL iBT score of 80; Computer-based: Total score of 213 with a minimum essay rating of 4.0; Certificate in English for Academic Study (CertEAS) with B/B+ grade; GIE with B grade; CAE minimum overall score of 169; PTE minimum overall score of 50.