Extend your knowledge in your specialist area at postgraduate level with our honours programme.
Programme overview
From Mathematics to Medicinal Chemistry; Biotechnology to Geography and Food Science to Photonics, the sheer range of specialisations available in the BSc(Hons) programme means you're sure to find your niche. What's more, you'll be able to deepen your knowledge and skills in your specialist area.
After graduating with a BSc(Hons), it's possible to progress to a Master of Science (MSc) degree. If you achieve First or Second Class First Division Honours in your BSc(Hons), you'll be eligible for direct entry to a PhD.
Programme structure
The Bachelor of Science (Honours) programme involves one year of full-time study, or two years of part-time study, after you have completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Science.
Depending on your chosen specialisation, you must complete:
120 points from the 700-level courses for your chosen specialisation, including a project or dissertation of between 30 and 60 points.
Postgraduate pathway
Download the Science postgraduate pathway (117KB, PDF)
You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.
Where could this programme take you?
With such a vast range of specialisations on offer, the career opportunities available to Bachelor of Science (Honours) graduates are extensive. Find more information about careers with a BSc(Hons) on each specialisation page.
Further study options
Master of Information Technology
Master of Energy
Master of Science
Master of Speech Language Therapy Practice
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Clinical Psychology
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
Expected July 2025
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Start date
March 2025
Grafton Campus
Grafton, Auckland,
Grafton,
Auckland,
1023, North Island, New Zealand
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
Expected July 2025
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Start date
March 2025
Newmarket Campus
314-390 Khyber Pass Road,
Newmarket,
Auckland,
1023, North Island, New Zealand
Taught 120 points
You must have completed an undergraduate degree at a recognised university (or similar institution), with the equivalent of a major in a similar field to your intended specialisation. You will need a GPE of 5.0.
IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.5 and no bands less than 6.0; Internet-based TOEFL (iBT): Overall score of 90 and written score of 21; Paper-based TOEFL: Overall score of 68 and a writing score of 21; Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) or Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE): Overall score of 176 and no bands below 169; Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Overall score of 58 and no PTE Communicative score below 50; Foundation Certificate in English for Academic Purposes (FCertEAP): Grade of B-; Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB): 85.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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