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.

Study the Environmental Sciences major in the Bachelor of Science and explore how species interact with each other and with their physical environment.

New Zealand’s spectacular natural environment is the envy of the world. In the Environmental Sciences major you can immerse yourself in this environment through the field trips that are an essential part of this major.

You explore the ecological principles of freshwater and terrestrial ecosystems, animal behaviour and ecology, and plant ecology. This understanding is essential to protect New Zealand’s unique natural environment, and is an essential foundation for many rewarding environmental sciences careers.
Key features:

Pathway to rewarding environmental careers
Hands-on learning in the natural environment
Opportunity to complete a research project and industry placement

Career opportunities:

Conservation organisations like the Department of Conservation
Environmental consultant
Government research and monitoring agencies
Local councils: Environmental, public health, and waste management and monitoring services
Science teacher
Scientific laboratory analyst

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 who have two or more science subjects

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: Biology and other science subjects

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.