Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)

We have designed this programme with budding scientists in mind. It's for students who want to pursue postgraduate research. From Chemistry to Computational Biology, and Ecology, the 10 specialisations available in the Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) span the spectrum of the sciences. You will develop advanced disciplinary knowledge and relevant research skills, and you'll undertake original research in your chosen area. Depending on how well you do in your courses, you may be able to progress straight to a PhD. You may be able to transfer between the Bachelor of Science and the Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours), with faculty approval.

You'll choose from one of the following 10 specialisations:

• Applied Physics
• Chemistry
• Computational Biology
• Computer Science
• Green Chemical Science
• Marine Science
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Psychology
• Statistics

The programme comprises three core courses, courses from your chosen specialisation, including a research project, and some freedom to choose other courses from the Science schedules. In your first year you'll enrol in eight courses. You should include courses from your chosen specialisation, as well as a core course and other courses in the Science schedules.

In your second and third year you'll enrol in a range of more advanced courses from your chosen specialisation - as well as additional core courses, and other courses within the Science schedules to add depth to your knowledge. In your final year you'll enrol in a range of postgraduate-level courses from your specialisation, and you'll complete your own research project in collaboration with one of our researchers.

core course requirements

Stage I: SCISCHOL 100a/b*, SUSTAIN 100, MAORI 130, SCIGEN101

Stage II: SCISCHOL 202A/B*, SUSTAIN 200, SCIGEN 201

Stage III: SCISCHOL 302A/B*, SUSTAIN 300, SCIGEN 301

*SCISCHOL is an application only programme for Science
Students, please check out the programme below if you're interested in applying

Apply to join the Science Scholars Programme