Bachelor of Science with Honours in Biological Sciences

University of Canterbury

The Bachelor of Science with Honours degree is made up of one full-time year of coursework that includes a research component. Subject areas range from Astronomy to Statistics, and you may complete the programme in two subjects if desired (combined honours). For more information about why you should consider studying a postgraduate Science programme at UC, see the Postgraduate Prospectus. Biology is the study of living things, from animals to plants to microbes. The scale varies from molecules and cells to organisms, populations, and ecosystems. We need to know how the living world interacts with the environment to better understand and prepare for the future. Study Involve: Lab work to examine cell biology, biodiversity, microorganisms, zoology, and more. We have the most extensive network of field stations of any university in Aotearoa. You get to explore Te Waipounamu South Island to enhance your practical field skills. You can focus your interests as you progress in your studies. Our Biological Sciences major has been accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB), the first in Aotearoa to be internationally recognised in this way. This means that when you graduate you will be equipped with well-rounded knowledge and skills, making you highly employable.

Faculty of Science