What’s on offer:
- A wide range of internationally-recognised science qualifications – some unique in Australasia
- You’ll ‘do science’ right from the first semester of your first year
- The most field stations of any Aotearoa New Zealand university, with stations from New Zealand to Nigeria!
- Like-minded people and leading researchers to teach and mentor you
- Practical and clinical learning experiences, research projects, lab and field work
- Global study experiences, including exchanges to partner universities
We offer world leading education qualifications, illustrated by our international accreditation from the Royal Society of Biology (RSB) in the UK for the major in Biological Sciences and accreditation for the Bachelor of Environmental Science with Honours from the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand (EIANZ).
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Accessible experts
UC is the most research-intensive university in New Zealand. You get to learn from passionate people who are leading the way with their research. Find out about accessible experts at UC.
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Accessible experts
UC is the most research-intensive university in New Zealand. You get to learn from passionate people who are leading the way with their research. Find out about accessible experts at UC.
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Accessible experts
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Applied learning
At UC Science you get hands-on learning experiences in lectures, labs, and at our field stations. You can do science right from the first semester of your first year. Learn more about our applied learning approach.
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Applied learning
At UC Science you get hands-on learning experiences in lectures, labs, and at our field stations. You can do science right from the first semester of your first year. Learn more about our applied learning approach.
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Applied learning
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Careers in Science
The benefit of a broad degree like a BSc is that you gain transferable skills you can use in a range of scientific and other industries. Find out about careers in science.
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Careers in Science
The benefit of a broad degree like a BSc is that you gain transferable skills you can use in a range of scientific and other industries. Find out about careers in science.
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Careers in Science
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Flexible options
UC Science provides a broad degree programme that gives you plenty of opportunities for specialising later on. We foster the flexible and knowledgeable graduates employers are looking for. Find out about flexible options with UC Science.
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Flexible options
UC Science provides a broad degree programme that gives you plenty of opportunities for specialising later on. We foster the flexible and knowledgeable graduates employers are looking for. Find out about flexible options with UC Science.
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Flexible options
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Living laboratory
Your course at UC could take you to the Pacific Ocean or the Southern Alps, an ancient volcanic peninsula, or an agricultural plain. Whether you’re in native bush, a glacial lake, or the International Dark Sky Reserve, this is your Canterbury classroom. Check out our Living laboratory.
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Living laboratory
Your course at UC could take you to the Pacific Ocean or the Southern Alps, an ancient volcanic peninsula, or an agricultural plain. Whether you’re in native bush, a glacial lake, or the International Dark Sky Reserve, this is your Canterbury classroom. Check out our Living laboratory.
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Living laboratory
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World-class facilities
UC’s laboratories, research centres, and field stations are internationally renowned. We also have a brand new regional centre to keep our students at the forefront of contemporary science practice. Check out the world-class facilities at UC Science.
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World-class facilities
UC’s laboratories, research centres, and field stations are internationally renowned. We also have a brand new regional centre to keep our students at the forefront of contemporary science practice. Check out the world-class facilities at UC Science.
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World-class facilities
