Course details

Bachelor of Science with Honours

About the course

Introduction

The Bachelor of Science with Honours degree is made up of one full-time year of coursework that includes a research component. Subject areas range from Astronomy to Statistics, and you may complete the programme in two subjects if desired (combined honours).

For more information about why you should consider studying a postgraduate Science programme at UC, see the Postgraduate Prospectus.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

You must have completed a three-year bachelor's degree with at least a B Grade Point Average in 60 points of your 300-level major courses, or equivalent.

If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.

Students who have been granted direct entry to 200-level undergraduate Bachelor of Science courses on the basis of high achievement in university entrance assessments, and completed 240 points including 90 at 300-level, may undertake a Bachelor of Science with Honours after two years' undergraduate study.

For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Bachelor of Science with Honours or use the admission requirements checker.

How to apply

You can apply online at myUC.

See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.

About the provider

At the University of Canterbury you will get to enjoy the very best a university has to offer 'a world class learning environment, a vibrant campus and a great student lifestyle that's packed with opportunities.

You will gain hands-on experience in courses led by academics who are actively engaged in research and who are experts in their fields. The culture promotes active learning, where the vibrant community allows you to be who you are and do what you love. UC's picturesque campus with modern teaching and research facilities is set in the heart of a city that has become a magnet for growth and innovation. Further afield lies a region packed with outdoor adventure, from the mountains to the sea.

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