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University of Canterbury

Christchurch , Christchurch ,New Zealand

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

Our modern society is underpinned by many mathematical results and insights. Mathematics is a living subject with new ideas, techniques, and theorems constantly being created, tested, and explored.

Mathematicians are at the forefront of breakthroughs in science, technology, and finance. Did you know:

  • Money is kept secure when using internet banking protocols based on mathematical cryptography and prime numbers.
  • Medical images such as MRI are reconstructed using mathematical tools that were first developed in the early 1800s.
  • The mathematics of wavelet transformations helps us to understand seismic activity, which may one day assist us with the prediction of earthquakes.
  • Mathematicians can find solutions to equations that govern the universe to help us understand physical phenomena, without the need for expensive experiments.
  • Mathematical modelling can help with the protection of our native flora and fauna.
  • Mathematical thought is one of the greatest human achievements, and has been around for over 4,000 years. In all these millennia, mathematicians have been one step ahead and are already preparing for the technological advances of the coming generation.

Campus Information

Ilam Campus

The University has a main campus of 76 hectares (190 acres) at Ilam, a suburb of Christchurch about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) from the centre of the city.

Intakes

  • Feb Deadline: Dec
  • July Deadline: May

Application Processing Time in Days: 25

Application Process

More Information Required 
14 Days
Possible Interview Call from Institution
0 Days
Provisional/Unconditional Offer 
20 Days
Visa Process
30 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

Job Opportunity Potential

A BSc sets you up to pursue a range of careers all over the world – from marine biologist to market analyst, psychologist to policy advisor, seismologist to aerospace engineer, and much more. It can open doors to many other careers, including business, politics, medicine, finance, and engineering. With a BSc, anything is possible.

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.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Academic entry requirements

The academic entry requirements for admission to this qualification are:

1. Awarded GCE 'A' levels: at least three 'A' levels, with at least one at grade C or above (not including General Studies); or

2. Awarded International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 24 points and English as the language in any of:

  • Language A: Literature (SL or HL).
  • Language A: Language and Literature (SL or HL).
  • Language B: (HL).
  • Language B: (SL) will be accepted, provided a grade of 5 or higher is achieved.

SL = standard level. HL = higher level.

3. Awarded Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) A/AS levels:

  • (i) minimum of 120 points on the NZ Tariff and
  • (ii) a minimum grade of D or better in each of at least three subjects equivalent to those on the approved list (excluding Thinking Skills) and
  • (iii) a minimum grade of E in any one of AS English Language, AS Literature in English or AS Language and Literature in English and
  • (iv) a minimum grade of D in IGCSE Mathematics or D grade in GCSE Mathematics or any grade in AS Mathematics.

An overall average of 75% with a minimum of 60% in English in All-India Senior School Certificate or the Indian School Certificate; or an overall average of 80% with a minimum of 65% in English from one of the following three Indian State Board Year 12 qualifications:

  • Tamil Nadu Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC);
  • Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Higher (Secondary) School Certificate;
  • Karnataka Pre-University Certificate; or one year of successful study towards an undergraduate degree at a recognized university in India

One year of successful study (B average / First Class / First Division) towards an undergraduate degree at a recognized university in India with a current NAAC accreditation of B or better;

  • Completed a degree at a recognized university with a current NAAC accreditation of C or better.