Study Diploma in University Studies: Science at UC International College (UCIC) in New Zealand,

Diploma in University Studies: Science

New Zealand

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What will I learn?

The Diploma in University Studies: Science is equivalent to the first year of your undergraduate science studies. Upon completion of the programme, you will be eligible to progress to the second year of the Bachelor of Science degree and you will be able to choose from a variety of specialisations.Facilities for science are world-class and include field stations throughout the South Island of New Zealand and in Antarctica.Cutting-edge laboratories, access to 24-hour computer labs and specialist library collections.UC’s scientists are involved in internationally ground-breaking research. They have designed components for the largest telescope in the Southern Hemisphere, are discovering new ways to combat superbugs, developing new non-invasive diagnostic techniques in medicine and have ring lasers to measure Earth’s rotation.

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
NZ$41,267.00 (US$ 24,616) per year
Student Services Levy (annual) - $1,236.00
Start date

October 2026

Venue

UCIC

Alice Candy, corner Clyde Rd and Arts Rd,

University of Canterbury,

Christchurch,

Canterbury,

8041, South Island, New Zealand

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
NZ$41,909.00 (US$ 24,999) per year
Student Services Levy (annual) - $1,236.00
Start date

February 2027

Venue

UCIC

Alice Candy, corner Clyde Rd and Arts Rd,

University of Canterbury,

Christchurch,

Canterbury,

8041, South Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

Entry into the DipUS generally requires the successful completion of Year 12 of secondary school or its equivalent (this is equivalent to Year 13 in the New Zealand education system).

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

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