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This program is tailored for aspiring scientists pursuing postgraduate research. With 13 specializations ranging from Chemistry to Computational Biology and Ecology to Environmental Change, the Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) covers diverse scientific fields. You'll gain specialized knowledge, develop research expertise, and conduct original investigations in your chosen discipline. Outstanding performance may qualify you for direct PhD entry. With faculty approval, you can switch between the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) programs. Additionally, you can pursue this honors degree as a conjoint program, enabling simultaneous completion of two undergraduate degrees. While preparing you for doctoral studies, this program also equips you with advanced skills valued by employers in your field.
Our planet undergoes continuous transformation, with environmental changes stemming from both natural processes and human activities. During the Anthropocene era, human impact on ecosystems will grow increasingly significant, interacting with natural environmental fluctuations. This specialization is designed for students seeking comprehensive knowledge of modern environmental change science - an interdisciplinary, cooperative, and integrated research approach.
Secondary school qualifications
You need to have one of the following:
International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum total score of 24.
General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level. You must have completed a minimum of three A-Level subjects.
Cambridge International Examinations (CIE). You must have completed a minimum of three A-level subjects.
GCE ‘A’ Level requirements apply to ‘A’ Level qualifications examined by bodies such as AQA, OCR, Edexcel, WJEC, CCEA and Pearson Education Limited taken outside of New Zealand.
IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.5 and no bands below 5.5; Internet-based TOEFL (iBT): Overall score of 80 and written score of 21; Paper-based TOEFL: Overall score of 60 and a writing score of 21; Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) or Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE): Overall score of 169 and no bands below 162; Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Overall score of 50 and no PTE Communicative score below 42; Foundation Certificate in English for Academic Purposes (FCertEAP): Grade of C-; Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB): 80.