Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biological Sciences

Summary

Extend your knowledge in your specialist area at postgraduate level with our honours programme.

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) programme involves one year of full-time study, or two years of part-time study, after you have completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Science.

After graduating with a BSc(Hons), it’s possible to progress to a Master of Science (MSc) degree. If you achieve First or Second Class First Division Honours in your BSc(Hons), you’ll be eligible for direct possible to a PhD.

Some specialisations may not be available for a Semester Two start.

Biological Sciences

Biological Sciences is about the study of life.

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