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. Geography focuses on the relationship between humans and their environment. You'll examine how human cultures shape the world around them, and investigate the differences and inequalities between and within different countries and nations. Study biophysical systems - the way that different Earth, oceanic and atmospheric processes behave - and learn how these natural systems interact with one another. 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: The Earth System: An introduction to Physical Geography and Earth Sciences (GEOG 111) Introduction to Human Geography and Development Studies (GEOG 112) Environment and Resources: the Foundations (GEOG 114) Statistics in Practice (STAT 193) (or equivalent) Three courses at 200 level: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Science (GEOG 215) Human Geography: Approaching Our World (GEOG 217) One course from: Worlds of Development (GEOG 212) Environment and Resources: New Zealand Perspectives (GEOG 214) GEOG 216 Ecology and Environment (GEOG 222) Four courses at 300 level: Research Design (GEOG 324) Field Methods (GEOG 325) One course from: GEOG 312-316 Population and Migration (GEOG 320) One further course from GEOG 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.