Course details

Summary

With so many options to choose from, the Bachelor of Science degree (BSc) is your opportunity to create a good foundation for your study in the Earth, Chemical, Computational, Human, Life, Mathematical and Physical Sciences.

Programme overview

If you have a mind for science and you’re keen to keep your options open, then the BSc is the degree for you. With many undergraduate majors in a wide range of subject areas, the BSc will allow you to incorporate different areas of interest and expertise. As well as strongly emphasizing transferable skills to improve your employment opportunities, this programme will expose you to cutting-edge technologies and provide a gateway to independent research. Throughout your undergraduate degree you’ll be taught by knowledgeable scientists, many of whom are major contributors in their field.

Anthropological Science Major

Anthropology is the study of humankind (both past and present), in terms of its biology, culture and diversity.

With the development of new scientific methods and technologies, many practicing bio-anthropologists and archaeologists find they need expertise in science fields to be really effective problem-solvers.

These methods include DNA and ancient DNA analyses, C-14 dating, annual rings of trees, stable isotope research, metallurgy, live and fossil spores, pollen grains, studies of human and animal remains and behavioral observation of humans and primates.

This major will give you the chance to apply more science to your studies in archaeology and biological anthropology. It enables you to include other sciences such as Biological Science, Environmental Science, Earth Sciences, or Geography in your degree.

Career opportunities

This programme will integrate studies in archaeology and biological anthropology with science disciplines to produce graduates who are able to work or undertake graduate study in the fields which require dual understandings.

Potential careers include:

• Archaeological consultancy or for groups like historic places trust
• Health and nutrition research
• Work in museums
• Environmental consultancy and mining

Further study options

• Bachelor of Science (Honours)
• Graduate Diploma in Science (GradDipSci)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci)
• Master of Science (MSc)
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Structure

Single or first major must include:

30 points: ANTHRO 101, 102

At least 15 points from ANTHRO 200, 201

At least 15 points from ANTHRO 205-207, 221, 222, 235, 245, 249

At least 60 points from ANTHRO 300, 303, 306, 307, 309, 311, 317, 318, 324, 328, 337, 348, 349, 352, 353, 363, 367

At least 90 points including at least 15 points at Stage III, from courses available in the following subjects: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environmental Science, Geography

Second major must include:

30 points: ANTHRO 101, 102

At least 15 points from ANTHRO 200, 201

At least 15 points from ANTHRO 205-207, 221, 222, 235, 245, 249

At least 45 points from ANTHRO 300, 303, 306, 307, 309, 311, 317, 318, 324, 328, 337, 348, 349, 352, 353, 367

At least 90 points including at least 15 points at Stage III, from courses available in the following subjects: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environmental Science, Geography

Entry criteria

Secondary school qualifications

You need to have one of the following: International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum total score of 24. General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level. You must have completed a minimum of three A-Level subjects with at least a 'C' grade or higher. General Studies or similar general papers cannot be included.

GCE ‘A’ Level requirements apply to ‘A’ Level qualifications examined by bodies such as AQA, OCR, Edexcel, WJEC, CCEA, Pearson Education Limited and CIE taken outside of New Zealand.

English language requirements:

IELTS 6.0; TOEFL (iBT) 80; TOEFL (paper-based) 550; CAE or CPE 169; PTE 50; MELAB 80.