Course details

Summary

Otago's unique Applied Science degrees link the excitement of science and the power of technology with the challenges of business. Applied Science programs help graduates to become innovative thinkers with an entrepreneurial spirit, the very attributes successful New Zealanders are well-known for. As a graduate you'll be in better control of your career, able to contribute to the success of any organization. And if innovation attracts you, an Applied Science degree combined with work experience will provide the right background if you decide to start your own business.

Applied Geology looks at how geological issues affect the lives of human beings. It studies the effects of naturally-occurring geological hazards, such as landslides and volcanic eruptions, environmental problems from such areas as waste disposal and groundwater contamination, and looks at how to manage and access natural resources, such as petroleum and minerals.

Programme Requirements

100-level

• EAOS 111 Earth and Ocean Science
• GEOL 112 Dynamic Earth: A New Zealand Perspective
• MATH 160 Mathematics 1

200-level

• GEOL 251 Minerals and Rocks
• GEOL 252 Field Studies and New Zealand Geology
• One of GEOL 221, GEOL 261, GEOL 262, GEOL 263, GEOL 264, GEOL 272, GEOL 273, GEOL 274, GEOL 275
• One of GEOL 221, GEOL 261, GEOL 262, GEOL 263, GEOL 264, GEOL 272, GEOL 273, GEOL 274, GEOL 275, CHEM 201, GEOG 282, GEOG 284, GEOG 288, GEOG 289, GEOG 298, OCEN 201, SURV 208

300-level

• GEOL 302 Independent Field Studies
• GEOL 344 Advanced Field Studies
• GEOL 353 Tectonics
• At least one of GEOL 321, GEOL 341, GEOL 361, GEOL 362, GEOL 363, GEOL 364, GEOL 372, GEOL 373, GEOL 374, GEOL 375, CHEM 304, GEOG 388, GEOG 390, GEOG 394, GEOG 395, GEOG 398, OCEN 323

Plus 180 further points, including either requirements for an approved minor or approved second major subject or other approved papers

Bachelor of Applied Science with Honours (BAppSc(Hons)) is also available.

Entry criteria

The minimum requirement for students is the completion of a high school qualification plus satisfactory completion of one year's study at an approved tertiary institution or successful completion New Zealand Foundation Year programme.

We also accept the following International qualifications: International Baccalaureate: IB Diploma with a minimum of 26 points; GCE Advanced Levels: minimum grade of 8.

English Language Requirements:

IELTS score of 6.0 in the academic module (with no individual band below 6.0); Internet-based TOEFL Score of 80 (writing 20); Paper-based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 550 (TWE 4.5); CIE Cambridge International Examinations Grade E or better in AS English; Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) - Overall score of 176 (with no individual band below 169); Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) - Overall score of 176 (with no individual band below 169); GCE 'A' Level or 'AS' Level English Language or English Literature - grade C or higher; GCE 'AS' Level General Paper (English) - grade C or higher; APIEL (Advanced Placement International English Language) Examination - grade 3 or higher; IB International Baccalaureate - English at Higher or Standard level in Language A: literature, Language A: language and literature, or at Higher level in Language B; Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic - Overall score of 58 with no communicative skills score below 50.