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. Chemistry Study the concepts that lie at the basis of Chemistry - and apply these ideas through research and work in the lab. With this major you'll learn about molecules, the principles behind their behaviour, and how they interact with each other. Find out how this knowledge is being used in the development of new medicines, and to create new molecules and synthetic materials. 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: Principles of Chemistry (CHEM 114) Structure and Spectroscopy (CHEM 115) One course from: MATH 100-199 PHYS 100-199 One course from: Cell Biology (BIOL 111) The Biology of Disease (BMSC 117) Introduction to Biotechnology (BTEC 101) (ENVI 114) The Earth System: An Introduction to Physical Geography and Earth Sciences (ESCI 111) Fundamentals of Geology (ESCI 112) Five courses at 200 level: Organic Chemistry (CHEM 201) Inorganic and Materials Chemistry (CHEM 202) Physical and Process Chemistry (CHEM 203) Chemical Synthesis - Laboratory Component (CHEM 205) Chemical Methods and Processes - Laboratory Component (CHEM 206) Four courses at 300 level from: Organic Chemistry (CHEM 301) Inorganic and Materials Chemistry (CHEM 302) Physical and Process Chemistry (CHEM 303) Chemistry Synthesis Laboratory (CHEM 305) Chemistry Materials and Methods Laboratory (CHEM 306) 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.