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University of Waikato

Hamilton , North Island, New Zealand ,New Zealand

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

Program Available At Hamilton and Tauranga Campus

The Waikato Bachelor of Science (BSc) equips students for a career that requires logical thinking, analytical talent, a curious mind, and practical skills.

The range of career options available to BSc graduates isn’t surprising when you consider the nature of the degree. It is a flexible program so you can combine papers to suit your strengths and interests. You will gain hands-on experience with some of the most up-to-date and high-tech laboratory equipment available, such as our mass spectrometers for investigating molecular structure. The Bachelor of Science is a practical degree with laboratory and/or fieldwork associated with most subjects.

BSc majoring in:

  • Aquaculture
  • Chemistry
  • Earth sciences
  • Ecology and biodiversity 
  • Environmental sciences 
  • Materials science 
  • Molecular
  • cellular biology
  • Psychology

Intakes

  • Feb
  • July

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Application Process

More Information Required
30 Days
GTE/Possible Interview call from Institution
30 Days
Visa Process
10 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

PSW Opportunity

  • During study, all students on a student visa can work up to 20 hours per week during semester and full time during vacations.
  • After completing Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Qualification, a student will get a three years open post-study work visa.
  • After completing Level 8 Post Graduate courses of 1 year, students get 1 year PSW.