Study Bachelor of Science with Honours - BSc(Hons) at Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand, Wellington Faculty of Science

About this course

About this course
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Build on your Bachelor's degree with advanced study and research into your area of scientific interest.Extend your knowledge in a specialised field of science and boost your career opportunities with a BSc(Hons).You'll complete an intensive one-year programme and gain the advanced theoretical knowledge and skills you need to pursue a scientific career. Develop your skills in research design and implementation, critical thinking, data analysis and scientific communication.Research skillsYou'll take courses worth a total of 120 points, including a 30-point research project for most subjects. The research project will give you practical training in research methods and experience in the process of creating scientific knowledge. It will also set you up with the skills you need to go on to complete a Master's or PhD programme.Flexible optionsYou can take an interdisciplinary approach to your studies and substitute some optional courses with ones from other programmes such as combining Marine Biology with Chemistry, or Geophysics with Geology.If you want to carry out more self-directed scientific study and have a B+ average in you subject area at 300 level, then a BSc(Hons) is a good choice for you. If you don't have the required background for possible into Honours, you could do a Graduate Diploma in Science instead.Further studyAfter your Honours year you can go on to complete a Master of Science in one more year of study. You may also change your Honours programme to a Master's programme during the year.If you do well in your Honours or Master's research, you'll be able to apply to do a PhD.You’ll work under supervision to produce original research that makes a significant contribution to knowledge. Full-time candidates usually complete the degree within three to four years. You’ll carry out original and sustained research under supervision from world-class academics in the Faculty of Science.

Majors

Biotechnology
Chemistry
Conservation Biology

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Which department am I in?

Wellington Faculty of Science

Study options

Full Time (2 Trimesters)

Tuition fees

NZ$45,450.00 (US$ 27,111) per year

Books & Stationery – 870 (1 year of study)

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

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Kelburn Campus

Kelburn, Wellington,

Wellington,

6012, North Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

A LEVELS - Three GCE Advanced Level passes; one subject must be at grade C or higher.INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE - Achievement of the Diploma. A grade of 3 or higher in Higher Level. English A or B; or a grade of 5 or higher in Standard Level English A fulfils the English-language requirement.Successful completion of a one-year qualification rated Level 4 or higher by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority and taught by a New Zealand polytechnic or university; or successful completion of one year of full-time study towards such a qualification, with at least a B averageCambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE, New Zealand) – Gain a minimum of 120 points on the New Zealand Tariff Score table, and a minimum grade of D in each of at least three subjects equivalent to those in the approved subjects list for NCEA at AS or A level. Gain a minimum D pass in IGCSE Mathematics and a minimum E pass in AS English Language or AS English Literature.

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