ScienceSubject regulations

Papers for science qualifications are listed under the individual subject headings.

For a list of the major subjects available for the Bachelor of Science (BSc), please see the BSc.

For a list of the major subjects available for the Bachelor of Science (Technology) (BSc(Tech)), please see the BScTech.

The papers listed under Science do not count towards a major, but may be taken as part of any BSc or BSc(Tech) degree.

Note: SCIEN300 is strongly recommended for School of Science students and is recommended for students in other Divisions who have an interest in science communication.

The Graduate Certificate of Science Practice is focused on the professional aspects of the practice of science and provides additional learning opportunities relating to the authentic practice of science in the workplace, teamwork dynamics and communication, reflective learning, and skill identification.

Other qualifications

Prescriptions for:

Students enrol in the GradCertScPrac after having completed the BSc degree. Students first complete SCIEN270 and then complete SCIEN371 and SCIEN300 at the same time.

Science papers

Code and paper title	Points	Occurrence/Location The study locations.
APHYS111Physics in Context - Ahupūngao o te Ao This is an introductory paper in physics for students who have not studied physics or mathematics at NCEA level 2 or 3. It is intended to support a...	15	25A (Hamilton)
CHEMY100Chemistry in Context - Matū o te Ao This paper covers a broad range of chemical concepts that are fundamental to the sciences and engineering. A strong emphasis is made to teach...	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga)
CLIMT101Introduction to Climate Change Science - Pūtaiao Huringa Āhuarangi An overview of the scientific basis of climate change with emphasis on understanding climate change mitigation and adaptation. He tirohanga whānui...	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Online) & 25A (Secondary School - Unistart)
MATHS165General Mathematics An introduction to algebra, calculus, and their applications for students without NCEA Level 3 Mathematics. Students who meet the prerequisites of...	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25B (Hamilton Waikato College)
PHYSC100General Physics This paper provides an introduction to the core ideas in physics. Topics covered include kinematics, mechanics, fluids, electric and magnetic forces...	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25X (Hainan University, Haikou China)
SCIEN100Science and Mātauranga Māori This paper will provide science students with a foundational understanding of both scientific and Mātauranga Māori perspectives on topical issues and...	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga)

Code and paper title	Points	Occurrence/Location The study locations.
SCIEN270Preparation for the Professional Workplace This paper constitutes preparation for the scientific workplace, and include CV preparation, interview technique, career mentoring/direction, skill...	15	25B (Hamilton)

Code and paper title	Points	Occurrence/Location The study locations.
SCIEN300Science Communication in Society and the Workplace This paper discusses different ways in which science can be communicated by scientists to others. It gives students opportunities to practise verbal...	15	25C (Hamilton)
SCIEN301Capstone Project Students complete an interdisciplinary group project on a topic of relevance to the scientific or wider community. For further information about the...	15	25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Tauranga) & 25C (Hamilton) & 25C (Tauranga) & 25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Tauranga)
SCIEN303Undergraduate Research Project Students carry out an independent research project on an approved topic under staff supervision. For further information, please refer to the...	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga) & 25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Tauranga)
SCIEN313Undergraduate Research Project Students carry out an independent research project on an approved topic under staff supervision. For further information, please refer to the...	30	25C (Hamilton) & 25C (Tauranga)
SCIEN371Science Work Placement This paper provides a full-immersion, authentic work experience that is relevant to a student's study, in a professional workplace. For further...	30	25X (Hamilton)

Code and paper title	Points	Occurrence/Location The study locations.
SCIEN512Data Analysis and Experimental Design This paper covers aspects of research design for experiments, and methods for analysis of scientific data using modern statistical techniques.	15	25A (Hamilton)
SCIEN570Planning for the Science Workplace and Scientific Practice This paper constitutes preparation for a professional scientific workplace, including evidencing skills, career planning, understanding societal...	15	25X (Hamilton)
SCIEN579Reflection on Scientific Practice and Career Planning This paper constitutes the reflective element of the practice of scientific inquiry in the professional science workplace as part of their research...	15	25X (Hamilton)
SCIEN589Directed Study	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga) & 25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Tauranga) & 25C (Hamilton) & 25C (Tauranga)

2025 Catalogue of Papers information current as of 8 Apr 2025 01:00am

ScienceSubject regulations

Other qualifications

GradCertScPrac

Science papers