Bachelor of Science (Honours)

Auckland University of Technology

New Zealand, Auckland

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Auckland University of Technology

New Zealand , Auckland

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time , Part Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

AK1040

Campuses

City Campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines26-Feb-2024

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

NZD 40,246 / year

Next Intake 26-Feb-2024

Bachelor of Science (Honours)

About

Already have a degree and want to prepare yourself for higher-level careers or a master's degree or PhD? The Bachelor of Science (Honours) is for students with an undergraduate degree in applied mathematics, computer science or science.

At the heart of the programme is the honours dissertation; an independent small-scale research project on a scientific topic. We have strong links with key industry organisations, and many students complete their research project in collaboration with an industry partner. courses in the Bachelor of Science (Honours) focus on the latest developments in applied mathematics, computer science and science.

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Start date: 2023

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Quick facts

Programme code:

AK1040

Level:

Points:

120

Duration:

1 year full-time / part-time available

Campus:

City Campus

Starts:

27 Feb 2023

Fees

Domestic

$10,277 (for 120 points)
($9,203 tuition fees + $1074 student services levy)

International

Computing: $41,074 (for 120 points)
($40,000 tuition fees + $1074 student services levy)
Science: $38,674 for 120 points)
($37,600 tuition fees + $1074 student services levy)

Fees shown are based on a full-time workload for the points indicated next to the fee. The exact fee charged will depend on which courses you select at the time of enrolment.
Fees are subject to change year to year. If you are planning for study beyond the current year, fees may vary from those stated.
There may also be other fees and charges you need to pay.
International students' tuition fees reflect the full cost of tuition. Domestic students' tuition fees are less due to a proportion of the tuition fees being funded by the New Zealand Government.

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Entry requirements
What you study
Related programmes

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences or Bachelor of Science (or equivalent) with a B grade average or higher in level 7 courses.

International student entry requirements

English language requirements

IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent

English language requirements

What you study

The degree consists of courses and a dissertation where you undertake a supervised research project, sometimes in collaboration with an industry partner.

You can specialise in:

Computer and mathematical sciences
Marine science
Science

Computer and mathematical sciences courses

Complete the following course

COMP811 Research Methods (15 points)

Choose 60 points from

ASTR800 Advanced Topics in Astronomy and Astrophysics
COMP808 Logic, Games and Automata (15 points)
COMP809 Data Mining and Machine Learning (15 points)
COMP810 Data Warehousing and Big Data (15 points)
COMP813 Artificial Intelligence (15 points)
COMP815 Nature Inspired Computing (15 points)
COMP826 Mobile System Development (15 points)
COMP827 Advanced Computer Graphics (15 points)
COMP835 Server System Development (15 points)
COMP840 Specialist Topic A* (15 points)
COMP841 Specialist Topic B* (15 points)
MATH800 Advanced Topics in Applied Mathematics (15 points)
MATH802 Advanced Financial Modelling and Analytics (15 points)
MATH803 Mathematical Modelling and Simulation (15 points)
MATH805 Advanced Numerical Analysis (15 points)
STAT800 Stochastic Modelling (15 points)
STAT801 Multivariate Analysis (15 points)
STAT802 Advanced Topics in Analytics (15 points)
STAT803 Official Statistics
STAT804 Optimisation and Operations Research (15 points)

Or other postgraduate courses in a related subject with the approval of the programme leader.

Master of Science

And complete a dissertation

COMP896 Dissertation (45 points)
MATH896 Dissertation (45 points)

More details about courses in this programme

Email [email protected]

Search for a course (Arion)

Enrolment in courses is subject to meeting all requirements and availability of courses.

Marine Science

For the Marine Science specialisation you need to successfully complete the courses below.

Complete one of:

SCIE805 Quantitative Analysis
SCIE807 Advanced Data Analysis

And complete the following:

MASC801 Advanced Biological Oceanography
MASC802 Fisheries Science
MASC803 Marine Ecosystem Functions
MASC804 Marine Spatial Planning

And complete

SCIE896 Dissertation (45 points)

More information about this programme

Email [email protected]

Science courses

Further your understanding of a specialist science field. Choose from a wide range of courses and conduct research in areas like food science, evolutionary biology, earth and oceanic sciences, chemistry, microbiology, molecular genetics or biotechnology.

Complete the following courses

SCIE805 Quantitative Analysis or SCIE807 Advanced Ecological Data Analysis
SCIE806 Scientific Research or SCIE808 Advanced Scientific Inquiry

Choose 45 points from

Courses offered

BIOL801 Biomedical Science & Technology (30 points)
BIOL803 Introduction to Medicinal Cannabis (15 points)
CHEM801 Physical Chemistry I (15 points)
CHEM802 Green and Sustainable Chemistry (15 points)
CHEM803 Chemistry for Drug Discovery (15 points)
CHEM804 Organic Chemistry II (15 points)
CHEM805 Biological Inorganic Chemistry I (15 points)
CHEM806 Biological Inorganic Chemistry II (15 points)
CHEM808 Molecular Spectroscopy (15 points)
CHEM809 Metabolites and Proteins (15 points)
CONS801 International Conservation Biology (15 points)
CONS802 Applied New Zealand Conservation (15 points)
CONS803 Socio-Ecological Systems (15 points)
CONS804 Global Change Biology (15 points)
ECOL801 Advanced Ecology (15 points)
ECOL802 Macroecology and Biogeography (15 points)
ENVS801 Applications of Geographical Information Systems (15 points)
ENVS802 Advanced Applications of Geographic Information Systems (30 points)
ENVS803 GIS Programming (15 points)
ENVS804 Geospatial Science for Conservation (15 points)
ENVS805 Advances in Remote Sensing (15 points)
ENVS806 Advances in Geospatial Analysis (15 points)
ENVS807 Geospatial Customisation and Visualisation (15 points)
ENVS808 Geospatial Internship (15 points)
FOOD801 Food Science (30 points)
FOOD802 Frontiers of Food Microbiology (30 points)
FOOD803 Recent Trends in Food Science (15 points)
FOOD804 Current Topics in Food Science (30 points)
FOOD805 Advanced Sensory Analysis of Food (15 points)
GENE802 Contemporary Molecular Genetics (30 points)
INFS812 Bioinformatics (15 points)
MASC801 Advanced Biological Oceanography (15 points)
MASC802 Fisheries Science (15 points)
MASC803 Marine Ecosystem Functions (15 points)
MASC804 Marine Spatial Planning (15 points)
MICR801 Selected Topics in Microbiology (15 points)
MELS801 Biomedical Ethics (15 points)
MELS802 Quality Assurance in Laboratory Services (15 points)
PHIL880 Ethics of Biotechnology (15 points)
SCIE803 Specialist Readings in Applied Science (30 points)
SCIE804 Selected Topics in Applied Science (30 points)
SCIE809 Selected Topic (15 points)

And complete a dissertation

SCIE896 Dissertation (45 points)

More information about this programme

Email [email protected]

Skills you will develop

The outcomes for graduates of the Bachelor of Science (Honours) are outlined in the Graduate Profile below.

Graduate Profile [PDF, 73.9 KB]

Related programmes

Master of Science
Master of Science (Research)
Doctor of Philosophy

Requirements

Entry Requirements

One year of successful study towards an undergraduate degree at a recognised institute; or
Successful completion of a diploma at a recognised college of technology; or
Successful completion of a junior health diploma at a recognised tertiary institution; or
Successful completion of a higher technical institute diploma at a recognised tertiary institution.

English Program Requirements

AUT classes are taught in English. If English, Māori or NZ Sign Language is not your first language, you need to prove you have the minimum level of English for your AUT qualification.

We need to assess your level of English to ensure you can succeed in your programme. AUT does not accept responsibility if you fail courses because of a lack of competence in English.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

NZD 40,246 / year

How to Apply

When to apply

Apply well before the semester starts

Check the start date for your chosen programme on the AUT website. Note if there are any application deadlines
Most programmes will start in both Semester 1 and Semester 2 each year. However some programmes only start date at the beginning of the year and some postgraduate programmes also start in October or have other start dates throughout the year
You can apply at any time for research-only programmes including:
- Master of Philosophy
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Master of Engineering

AUT semester dates

Allow time to get a visa and travel to New Zealand

We recommend you apply as early as possible to allow for visa processing and travel to New Zealand.

Visit the Immigration New Zealand website to check if you need a visa. It is your responsibility to have the correct AUT visa to complete your enrolment.

Immigration NZ website

International applicants living in New Zealand

If you are living in New Zealand and hold a current student visa, your application will be processed up to the start of the semester if places are available in the programme.

It is your responsibility to have the correct AUT visa to complete your enrolment. Access to services will not be permitted if enrolment is not complete.

Submit your application

How to submit your application

Apply online
Apply through an AUT registered agent

You need to indicate your programme(s) of choice and major. Initially we will process your first preference programme only. If you would like your other preferences assessed then please contact our International Admissions team (details above).

Check that you have completed all sections in full and included all required official documentation. Incomplete information will slow down the application process.

Apply online

We acknowledge your application

We’ll send you an acknowledgment email/letter, which explains how to check the status of your application. We’ll contact you if we need more information.

Find out if your application has been successful

We assess your application to ensure you have met the entry criteria for the programme(s) you are applying for. We consider your academic history and relevant experience to make sure you can succeed in your programme.

We’ll let you know if your application has been successful.

Processing times (guide only)

One week for undergraduate applications
Four weeks for postgraduate applications
Credit transfer (recognition of prior learning applications) will also take longer

These processing times are only a guide. The actual times vary according to programme.

Cross-credit your experience: recognition of prior learning

If your application is successful

You will receive an Offer of Place letter, which includes:

Information about tuition and other compulsory fees
Insurance
When and how to pay your fees
Student visas
Where to find a copy of AUT’s refund policy

If you applied through an AUT registered agent all correspondence will be sent to them.

Accept your offer

To accept your Offer of Place: sign and date the Acceptance of Offer form and return it by the due date.

Receiving an Offer of Place does not guarantee your place – to guarantee your place you must pay all fees in full by the due date. Places are subject to availability.

If all places in the programme are taken when you decide to pay the fees and accept the Offer of Place, we will offer you a place in the next available intake.

If you can’t start at AUT for the semester stated on your offer, apply for a deferral.

We will send you an official receipt once we have received your payment. You need to present this receipt to the nearest Immigration New Zealand office along with a copy of your Offer of Place to get a student permit/visa.

Payment options for international students

Student ID cards for international students (on student website)