This three-year undergraduate degree will give you the skills to become a science innovator in an ever-evolving job market. You might develop new technologies, treat diseases, protect the environment, or address many other problems that require expert scientific minds. You'll learn how to collect, analyse and understand data, gathering a practical toolkit of knowledge. Our students are ready to leap into the careers of the future, and change New Zealand—and the world—for the better. As a Bachelor of Science (BSc) student at Victoria, you’ll absorb knowledge, observe phenomena, experiment with ideas and maybe even be part of making new discoveries. If you have a natural curiosity—always questioning how stuff works, discovering new things and solving problems—join us at the number-one ranked university in New Zealand for research quality. Learn to help companies and organisations manage risk and better plan for the future. Actuarial Science brings economics, mathematics and statistics together to make forecasts about risks. Study at the only university in New Zealand to offer a major in this subject. You'll get the knowledge and skills you need to set you on the path to become a qualified actuary. If you choose this major, you might consider taking it alongside a second major in Economics, Finance, Mathematics or Statistics. Course Structure For this degree you'll need to: Complete at least 360 points, of which: At least 270 points must be from courses listed for the BSc At least 210 points must be from 200 and 300-level courses, including: At least 150 points must be from courses listed for the BSc At least 75 points must be from 300-level courses listed for the BSc Courses listed for other degrees may be counted as being BSc courses, including: A maximum of 30 points if taken to satisfy a BSc major A maximum of 60 points if taken to satisfy a second major from another first degree at this university A maximum of 60 points across both these categories Complete one course in MATH, PHYS, QUAN, STAT (or an approved equivalent) at any level Complete one approved course that demonstrates competency in oral and written communications In addition to the degree requirements, for this major you'll need to complete: Six courses at 100 level: Accounting (ACCY 111) Microeconomic Principles (ECON 130) Macroeconomic Principles (ECON 141) Calculus 1B (MATH 142) Either Algebra (MATH 151) or at least a B+ in Mathematics for Economics and Finance (QUAN 111) Probability and Decision Modelling (MATH 177) Four courses at 200 level: Financial Mathematics (ACTS 201) Intermediate Microeconomics (ECON 201) Either Introduction to Corporate Finance (FINA 201) or Introduction to Investments (FINA 202) Mathematical Statistics (MATH 277) Four courses at 300 level: Actuarial Science (ACTS 301) Either Financial Economics (FINA 306) or Risk Management and Insurance (FINA 307) Statistical Models for Actuarial Science (STAT 335) One further course from: Econometrics (ECON 301) Game Theory (ECON 314) Information Economics (ECON 339) Financial Econometrics (FINA 304) Investments (FINA 305) Financial Economics (FINA 306) Risk Management and Insurance (FINA 307) Probability and Random Processes (MATH 377) Statistical Inference (STAT 332) Linear Models (STAT 393)