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. Study the science behind our brains and our behavior. Gain insights into why people think, act and feel the way they do. Examine social behaviour, emotion, personality and motivation. You'll learn about perception - how our brains can tell red from blue or hot from cold - and discover the way we store and retrieve memories. Learn how psychological research is carried out, and how to use statistics to analyse findings in lab experiments. 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: Three courses at 100 level: Introduction to Psychology 1 (PSYC 121) Introduction to Psychology 2 (PSYC 122) Statistics for the Natural and Social Sciences (STAT 193) Four courses at 200 level: Research Methods in Psychology (PSYC 232) Either Cognitive Psychology (PSYC 231) or Brain and Behaviour (PSYC 233) Two further courses from PSYC 200-299 Four courses at 300 level: Advanced Research Methods in Psychology (PSYC 325) Three further courses from PSYC 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.