Course details

Summary

The Bachelor of Science is a three-year undergraduate degree designed to inspire you and provide the skills and knowledge you need to work in one of the many exciting fields of science. Get your degree from the number-one ranked university in New Zealand for research quality.

You'll absorb knowledge, observe phenomena, experiment with ideas and maybe even be part of making new discoveries. Scientific knowledge is powerful and reliable. It can be used to develop new technologies, treat diseases, protect the environment and address many other sorts of problems. Be part of something that can change New Zealand and the world for the better.

Study the concepts that lie at the basis of Chemistry - and apply these ideas through research and work in the lab. With this major you'll learn about molecules, the principles behind their behaviour, and how they interact with each other. Find out how this knowledge is being used in the development of new medicines, and to create new molecules and synthetic materials.

Course Structure

For this degree you'll need to:

Complete at least 360 points, of which:

• At least 270 points must be from courses listed for the BSc
• At least 210 points must be from 200 and 300-level courses, including:
• At least 150 points must be from courses listed for the BSc
• At least 75 points must be from 300-level courses listed for the BSc

Courses listed for other degrees may be counted as being BSc courses, including:

• A maximum of 30 points if taken to satisfy a BSc major
• A maximum of 30 points if taken to satisfy a second major from another first degree at this university
• A maximum of 60 points across both these categories
• Complete one course in MATH, PHYS, QUAN, STAT (or an approved equivalent) at any level
• Complete one approved course that demonstrates competency in oral and written communications

In addition to the degree requirements, for this major you'll need to complete:

Four courses at 100 level:

• Principles of Chemistry (CHEM 114)
• Structure and Spectroscopy (CHEM 115)

One course from:

• MATH 100-199
• PHYS 100-199

One course from:

• Cell Biology (BIOL 111)
• The Biology of Disease (BMSC 117)
• Introduction to Biotechnology (BTEC 101)
• Environment and Resources: the Foundations (ENVI 114)
• The Earth System: An Introduction to Physical Geography and Earth Sciences (ESCI 111)
• Fundamentals of Geology (ESCI 112)

Five courses at 200 level:

• Organic Chemistry (CHEM 201)
• Inorganic and Materials Chemistry (CHEM 202)
• Physical and Process Chemistry (CHEM 203)
• Chemical Synthesis - Laboratory Component (CHEM 205)
• Chemical Methods and Processes - Laboratory Component (CHEM 206)

Four courses at 300 level from:

• Organic Chemistry (CHEM 301)
• Inorganic and Materials Chemistry (CHEM 302)
• Physical and Process Chemistry (CHEM 303)
• Chemistry Synthesis Laboratory (CHEM 305)
• Chemistry Materials and Methods Laboratory (CHEM 306)

At the end of your three-year BSc you can continue your learning with postgraduate studies. Give your career options a boost and choose from a range of postgraduate science programmes offered by Victoria.

Entry criteria

To be accepted into this degree you need:

• Achievement of the International Baccalaureate Diploma
• Successful completion of the All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSC) with an average of 75 per cent or higher overall
• Successful completion of the India School Certificate (ISC) with an average of 75 per cent or higher overall

Other English Language requirements:

• IELTS: minimum overall score of 6.0 with no sub-score below 5.5
• TOEFL: minimum overall score of 80 (internet-based test)
• Pearson Test of English: minimum score of 58 (with a 'Communicative score' of not less than 50)
• EPP: minimum final scores of 4,4,4,3
• A grade of 65% or higher in English in the AISSC or ISC.