Study Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) at Massey University in New Zealand, School of Fundamental Sciences

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

This is an exciting and challenging time for chemistry. Solutions to global challenges such as sustainability, energy supply and health and medicine will all require new materials and molecules. These will be developed by chemists. The study of chemistry is fun, relevant and stimulating. Your lecturers are passionate, engaging and internationally recognised researchers. Learn the fundamentals The Bachelor of Science Chemistry at Massey University will provide you with a foundation in the fundamental principles of chemistry and how they underpin life and the world itself. Everything is chemistry Youll learn key theories and concepts, how they work and why they are important and relevant. Youll get to apply these principles in the laboratory to synthesise new compounds and use analytical techniques to determine their structure and composition. This all takes place in a hands-on student laboratory where youll get to use start-of-the-art scientific instrumentation.

Which department am I in?

School of Fundamental Sciences

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

NZ$42,300.00 (US$ 25,232) per year

International administration fee - 1000

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

July 2027

Venue

Manawatu Campus

Massey University,

Tennent Drive,

Palmerston North,

Turitea,

4442, North Island, New Zealand

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

NZ$42,300.00 (US$ 25,232) per year

International administration fee - 1000

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Manawatu Campus

Massey University,

Tennent Drive,

Palmerston North,

Turitea,

4442, North Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University. To be admitted to an undergraduate qualification you will need a minimum level of academic achievement from school or another university or tertiary institution.Specific requirementsThere are no specific entry requirements for this programme outside of university admission regulations. However there is some expected background knowledge.Expected high school preparationKnowledge gained in the following NCEA subjects (or the equivalent in Cambridge International Examinations International Baccalaureate or similar) will give you the expected background knowledge to take this major.At least 16 credits in NCEA Level 2 Mathematics from the following list of standards 91256 91257 91258 91259 91260 91261 91262 91269.At least 14 credits in NCEA Level 3 Chemistry.International English Language Requirements IELTS - 6.0 overall and minimum 5.5 in each bandTOEFL iBT - Overall score 80 minimum 19 in WritingCambridge English - B2 First or B2 First for schools or C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 169. No less than 162 in each skill.NCEL - Level 4 (Academic)PTE - 50 overall and minimum 42 in each communicative skillsLanguageCert - C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skill

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.