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.

Exercise Sciences Major

Exercise Sciences provides skills for working with people in exercise science, movement science, health, wellness, rehabilitation and sport science. Undergraduate Exercise Sciences involves the study of physiological, psychological, biomechanical, neuro-motor and sociological influences on human performance in sport, work and exercise. Laboratory work plays an important part of the programme and is based around the analysis and evaluation of data collected from humans playing sport, at work, or undergoing physical rehabilitation.

There is a wealth of subjects on offer within the Bachelor of Science (BSc). The main areas include biological sciences, human sciences, earth sciences, computational sciences, physical sciences and health-orientated sciences. As well as skills that are part of your academic learning in your chosen major, you’ll have exposure to new technologies. This is the degree for you if you’re science-minded and want to keep your options open.

Career opportunities

Exercise Sciences provides skills for working with people in exercise science, movement science, health, wellness, rehabilitation and sport science. Undergraduate Exercise Sciences involves the study of physiological, psychological, biomechanical, neuro-motor and sociological influences on human performance in sport, work and exercise. Laboratory work plays an important part of the programme and is based around the analysis and evaluation of data collected from humans playing sport, at work, or undergoing physical rehabilitation.

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:

60 points: EXERSCI 101–103, BIOSCI 107, MEDSCI 142

15 points from PSYCH 108, 109

75 points: EXERSCI 201–204, MEDSCI 205

60 points: EXERSCI 301, 303–305

Second major must include:

60 points: EXERSCI 101–103, BIOSCI 107, MEDSCI 142

15 points from PSYCH 108, 109

75 points: EXERSCI 201–204, MEDSCI 205

45 points: EXERSCI 301, 303–305

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.