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. Ecology and Biodiversity Learn about the huge diversity of plants, animals, and micro-organisms that live on earth. Ecology - how living things interact with their environment, and Biodiversity - the diversity among and within plant and animal species, go hand in hand to give you a broad understanding of life on earth. Study the effects of pollution and how human activities are creating problems for the survival of many species, and discover what can be done about it. 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: Four courses at 100 level: Cell Biology (BIOL 111) Biology of Plants (BIOL 113) Biology of Animals (BIOL 114) Statistics in Practice (STAT 193) Four courses at 200 level: Ecology and Environment (BIOL 222) Plants and Algae: Function and Diversity (BIOL 227) Animal Diversity (BIOL 228) Genetics (BIOL 241) Three courses at 300 level: Evolution (BIOL 329) Two courses from: Global Change Biology (BIOL 325) Population and Community Ecology (BIOL 327) Behaviour and Conservation Ecology (BIOL 328) 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.