Bachelor of Science (Individual Major)

Grow your impact on the sustainable management of land, water and other essential natural resources. This applicable, practical and versatile science degree will develop your potential to help shape a healthy future.

As the world changes, the challenges for scientists evolve. How do we grow enough food whilst lessening environmental impact? How do we maintain and support a healthy natural environment? How do we protect ecosystems from biological threats? This 3-year, full-time Lincoln University degree will prepare you to face the big issues via a flexible programme of scientific study.

• Create your own science major in an area not covered by the named Majors, focusing on biochemistry, genetics, animal science or plant science.
• Learn how to apply your knowledge through the environment, through ecosystems, plant ecology or at a molecular level.
• Build on a firm grounding in basic sciences by combining study in areas that interest you such as ecology, soil science, genetics or animal science.
• Preparing you to contribute to sustainable management and conservation of land, water, air and New Zealand's abundant natural resources. 

General Secondary Education Certificate, plus one year (full-time equivalent) of successful study at a recognised university, Good passing grades

Lincoln's Bachelor of Science will prepare you for roles in environmental land management, conservation and restoration. You'll be a strong candidate for careers in consultancy and with both local and central government.

1. Create your MyLinc Account:

Create an account and submit your application in MyLinc. 
Use an email that you can access and a password you can remember. We recommend monitoring your email spam or junk folders for account verification emails. If these don’t arrive, contact us for help.

 2. Make your study application: 

Once your MyLinc account is set up, log in to make your application. Let us know what you would like to study and give us as much information as you can, as this will help speed up your application. You can save your progress and come back later to complete your application. 

We ask for information about: 

• Your chosen study programme
• When you expect to start
• Your previous study, including your last year of high school
• Your English language test results (if English is not your first language)
• Other documents to support your application if applicable. 

If you are unable to provide your documents in your application, email them to [email protected]. 

 3. Monitor your emails

We’ll keep in touch with you about your application via email and may ask for more information. Once we have everything we need, and if you meet the criteria for your chosen qualification, you will receive an offer letter via email. 

 4. Accept your offer on MyLinc

After you accept your offer on MyLinc, you’ll receive instructions on how to complete your enrolment. You’ll also get your LU username, password and email address. These are sent via email, so monitor your junk/spam folders.  

 5. Check any conditions in your Offer Letter

If we require supporting documentation, please supply that as soon as possible so we can move you through the enrolment process more quickly. If we’ve asked you to provide evidence of your identity, read the instructions carefully.