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. Biology Study the science of life. Find out how living organisms evolved, how they grow, where they live and how they function. This major will give you a broad grounding in the biological sciences. Learn about cell biology, plant biology, animal biology and statistics, and go on to specialise in areas like flora and fauna, genetics or biochemistry. 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 30 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: Four courses at 100 level: Cell Biology (BIOL 111) Biology of Plants (BIOL 113) Biology of Animals (BIOL 114) Statistics in Practice (STAT 193) Three courses from: BIOL 200-299 BMSC 200-299 BTEC 200-299 Courses worth 60 points from: BIOL 300-399 BMSC 300-399 BTEC 300-399 At the end of your three-year BSc you can continue your learning with postgraduate studies. Give your career options a boost and choose from a range of postgraduate science programmes offered by Victoria.