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. With this major you'll learn about the effects of shifting tectonic plates, how mountains are made and the power of volcanic eruptions. Work and research in the lab and out in the field to discover the origins of the solar system and how magma moves. You'll learn how and why rocks change in response to temperature and pressure, and look at fossils to understand the climate and environment of the past. 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: (GEOG 111) / The Earth System: An Introduction to Physical Geography and Earth Sciences (ESCI 111) Fundamentals of Geology (ESCI 112) One course in MATH, PHYS, QUAN or STAT One further course from: CHEM 113-115 MATH 141-177 Physics 1A (PHYS 114) Physics 1B (PHYS 115) Statistics in Practice (STAT 193) Four courses at 200 level: Sedimentology and Paleontology (ESCI 202) Earth Structures and Deformation (ESCI 203) Petrology and Microscopy (ESCI 204) Introductory Field Geology (ESCI 241) Five courses at 300 level: Global Change: Earth Processes and History (ESCI 301) Tectonics and Structural Geology (ESCI 302) Either Petrology and Geochemistry (ESCI 303) or Exploration Geophysics (ESCI 305) Sedimentary Field Geology (ESCI 341) Structural Field Geology (ESCI 342) 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.