With so many options to choose from, the Bachelor of Science degree (BSc) is your opportunity to create a good foundation for your study in the Earth, Chemical, Computational, Human, Life, Mathematical and Physical Sciences. Programme overview If you have a mind for science and you’re keen to keep your options open, then the BSc is the degree for you. With many undergraduate majors in a wide range of subject areas, the BSc will allow you to incorporate different areas of interest and expertise. As well as strongly emphasizing transferable skills to improve your employment opportunities, this programme will expose you to cutting-edge technologies and provide a gateway to independent research. Throughout your undergraduate degree you’ll be taught by knowledgeable scientists, many of whom are major contributors in their field. Biological Sciences Major The scope of Biological Sciences is extensive. It covers the structure and function of all living organisms, their relationships and evolutionary origins. It also looks at their interactions, and the physical and chemical worlds around them. The biological sciences have never been more important for preserving New Zealand’s economic prosperity and the natural biodiversity of our islands in the face of global threats such as climate change and population growth. Discovery in the biosciences has advanced at breathtaking speed. This has led to a new generation of therapies in health and medicine, sustainable consumer-focused products in agbiotech industries, and novel strategies for the protection of fragile ecosystems. We teach courses that span the spectrum of biology from atoms and molecules to ecosystems, with each of these areas supported by active research groups and well equipped facilities: Biomedicine Biotechnology Ecology Evolutionary biology Genetics Marine, freshwater and animal biology Microbiology Molecular biology Plant sciences If you’re keen to study in an exciting field with a big future, then Biological Sciences is a great choice. Where can Biological Sciences take you? Our graduates find employment in government, industries, Crown Research Institutes and the private sector. Areas of work include: Biomedicine, biomedical research Biotechnology, food, brewing, dairy and pharmaceutical industries Conservation, plant protection and quarantine Education, environmental resource management and planning Marine biology, ecology, aquaculture and fisheries Parks, zoo and nursery management