Undergraduate study

We offer three undergraduate science degrees: the Bachelor of Science, the Bachelor of Biomedical Science, and the Bachelor of Psychology.

Biological Sciences

Biological Science is the study of how living organisms work. Learn to apply this knowledge of living things to make life better for humans, and help the environment.

Available subjects
  • Biology UG
  • Biotechnology UG/PG
  • Cell and Molecular Bioscience UG/PG
  • Molecular Microbiology PG

Biomedical Sciences

From disease prevention and treatment, to the development of new life—study Biomedical Sciences and discover how human bodies operate at the molecular, genetic, and cellular levels.

Available subjects
  • Human Genetics UG
  • Molecular Pathology UG
  • Molecular Pharmacology and Medicinal Chemistry UG
  • Biomedical Science PG
  • Clinical Immunology PG
  • Clinical Research PG
  • Drug Discovery and Development PG

Chemistry

Study Chemistry and uncover the world’s chemical building blocks. Design new drugs, discover new ways to harness energy, or create new tech to recover precious resources.

Available subjects
  • Chemistry UG/PG

Communication

Explore the potential of communication to shape our world.

Available subjects
  • Intercultural Communication UG/PG
  • Language Sciences UG
  • Literary and Creative Communication UG/PG
  • Marketing Communication UG/PG
  • Media Studies UG/PG
  • Political Communication UG/PG
  • Science Communication UG/PG
  • Intercultural Communication and Applied Translation PG

Climate and the Environment

Earth’s natural resources are under increasing pressure. Learn the causes of environmental problems and discover pathways to make our actions more sustainable.

Available subjects
  • Climate Change Science and Policy PG
  • Climate Science UG
  • Environmental Science UG/PG
  • Environmental Studies UG/PG

Data Science

Develop the skills to visualise, summarise, analyse, and interpret data—and make sense of information from all areas of life, from business to health to the natural world.

Available subjects
  • Data Science UG/PG

Development Studies

Be part of creating a better world. Examine poverty and inequality, and the issues behind development. Explore the strategies devised to address them.

Available subjects
  • Development Studies UG/PG

Earth Sciences

Study the earth—its structure, its history, and the forces that constantly shape and reshape it.

Available subjects
  • Geology UG/PG
  • Earth Science UG/PG

Ecology and Marine Biology

Take your passion for the natural world to the next level. Explore topics in ecology, marine biology and conservation biology and learn about the vast diversity of plants, animals and micro-organisms that live on earth.

Available subjects
  • Conservation Biology PG
  • Ecological Restoration PG
  • Ecology and Biodiversity UG/PG
  • Marine Biology UG/PG
  • Marine Conservation PG

Geography

Our Earth is shaped by different cultural, social, and physical forces. Study Geography and learn about these different features of our world.

Available subjects
  • Development Studies UG
  • Geography UG/PG
  • Migration Studies PG
  • Physical Geography PG

Mathematics and Statistics

Learn from international research leaders to think creatively and apply mathematics and statistics to solve big problems.

Available subjects
  • Actuarial Science UG/PG
  • Data Science UG/PG
  • Mathematics UG/PG
  • Statistics UG/PG

Physics

Study Physics. Explore new forms of energy generation, understand changes to our climate, and open the door to futures in space exploration and quantum computing.

Available subjects
  • Physics UG/PG

Psychology

Study Psychology to understand behaviour—how we think, feel, and act—and how those processes can go wrong. Learn how our biology and our environment interact to make us who we are.

Available subjects
  • Psychological Science UG/PG
  • Brain Sciences and Mental Health UG
  • Clinical Psychology PG
  • Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience PG
  • Cognitive Science UG/PG
  • Criminal Justice and Psychology UG/PG
  • Cross-Cultural Psychology PG
  • Educational Psychology UG/PG
  • Forensic Psychology PG
  • Health Psychology UG/PG
  • Māori Psychology UG
  • Mental Health: Principles and Applications UG
  • Work and Organisational Psychology UG

Space Science

Space is the next frontier in human exploration. Discover what it takes to get into space—from science and technology to the big issues behind space travel.

Available subjects
  • Space Science UG

Science in Society

Look at the relationships between science, technology and society, and explore the ways we think and talk about science.

Available subjects
  • Science in Society UG/PG
  • Science Communication UG/PG

Degree requirements

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The Wellington Faculty of Science offers the following undergraduate degrees:

We also offer the Graduate Diploma in Science, which might suit you better if you already have a degree (in any subject) and you want to pursue further study in science.