Bachelor of Science with Honours–BSc(Hons) 120 points Qualification regulations

1. (a) Before enrolment, a candidate for the BSc(Hons) degree shall have:

(i) completed a degree of this university or, at the discretion of the Associate Dean, Academic (Undergraduate) of the Wellington Faculty of Science, another university;

(ii) satisfied the prerequisites listed in section 3 for the subject to be presented; and

(iii) been accepted by the relevant head of school as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study.

(b) Requirement (a)(i) may be waived by the associate dean for a candidate who has:

(i) completed at least 240 points towards a degree at this university and attained a very high standard in the courses numbered 200–399 required by section 2 of the BSc regulations; or

(ii) completed all but 40 points of a Bachelor’s degree at this university; or

(iii) in exceptional cases, produced evidence to the satisfaction of the associate dean of extensive practical, professional, or scholarly experience of an appropriate kind.

2. (a) If a candidate accepted under section 1(b)(i) fails in the examination for BSc(Hons), but nevertheless reaches a sufficient standard for the BSc, the candidate shall be deemed to have qualified for the BSc degree.

(b) A candidate accepted under section 1(b)(ii) shall not be awarded a BSc(Hons) until a Bachelor’s degree is completed.

3. The subjects for the BSc(Hons) and their prerequisites are as follows.

Artificial Intelligence (AIML)

One of (AIML 320, 331-335); and a further 45 further points from (AIML 301-399, CGRA 301-399, COMP 301–399, CYBR 301–399, NWEN 301–399, SWEN 301–399)

Biotechnology (BTEC)

BTEC 301; 35 points from (BIOL 340, BMSC 301–399, CHEM 301–399, SCIE 310)

Cell and Molecular Bioscience (CBIO)

BIOL 340, BMSC 339; 40 points from BMSC 301, BIOL/BMSC 329–354

Chemistry (CHEM)

120 points in CHEM or other approved courses numbered 200–399, including at least 60 points at 300-level

Computer Graphics (CGRA)

30 points from CGRA 300–399; 30 further 300-level points from ANFX, CGRA, COMP, MATH, NWEN, SWEN

Computer Science (COMP)

60 300-level points from AIML, CGRA, COMP, CYBR, NWEN, SWEN

Conservation Biology (CONB)

60 points in approved courses from BIOL 300–399; STAT 193 or equivalent

Data Science (DATA)

60 points in approved courses from COMP 309, DATA 301–399, or equivalent

Earth Science (ESCI)

60 points from GEOS 301–399

Ecology and Biodiversity (EBIO)

60 points in approved courses from BIOL 300–399; STAT 193 or equivalent

Electronic and Computer Systems (ELCO)

60 points in approved 300- or 400-level courses from the BE(Hons) Schedule or 300-level PHYS and COMP courses

Geography (GEOG)

60 points in approved courses from GEOG 300–399

Geology (GEOL)

80 points from ESCI 301–399, GEOS 301–399, including at least 20 points from ESCI 341, 342, GEOS 310

Geophysics (GPHS)

60 points in approved 300-level courses from (DATA, ESCI, GEOS, MATH, PHYS)

Marine Biology (BMAR)

60 points in approved courses from BIOL 300–399; STAT 193 or equivalent

Mathematics (MATH)

60 points in approved courses from MATH 301–399

Molecular Microbiology (MBIO)

BIOL 340, BMSC 301; 20 points from BIOL 236, BMSC 334, BTEC 301

Physical Geography (PHYG)

60 approved 300-level GEOG or GEOS points

Physics (PHYS)

PHYS 304, 305, 307, 345 (or 309)

Psychology (PSYC)

PSYC 232; PSYC 242 (or 325); at least 60 300-level PSYC points

Renewable Energy Systems (RESY)

60 300-level points from BILD, EEEN, PHYS, RESE, or approved subjects including geography, environment, economics, policy.

Statistics (STAT)

At least 45 points from (DATA 303, MATH 377, 378, STAT 300–399)

4. A candidate for this degree shall normally be enrolled for two trimesters, though with the permission of the relevant head of school a part-time student may extend the period to four trimesters.

5. (a) The personal course of study of a candidate for the BSc(Hons) shall satisfy the requirements for the subject to be presented as set out in section 6, or with such substitutions as may be approved under section 8. The amount of practical work in a subject shall be as determined by the relevant head of school.

(b) A candidate enrolled in a course of study for a MSc, who has complied with the regulations for a Bachelor’s degree with Honours, may be awarded the appropriate Bachelor’s degree with Honours in place of the MSc degree. For the purposes of these regulations, a candidate transferring to BSc(Hons) shall be deemed to have commenced a course of study for that degree when first enrolling in the MSc in that subject.

6. The personal course of study of each candidate shall satisfy the requirements for one of the subjects as listed below or with such substitutions as may be approved under section 8. The permission of the relevant head of school is required before enrolment in any course. The subjects and their requirements are as follows.

Artificial Intelligence (AIML)

AIML 487 and 45 points from AIML 425–440; 30 further 400-level points from AIML/COMP/SWEN/NWEN/DATA, EEEN 422, EEEN 430, STAT 432, STAT 452

Biotechnology (BTEC)

BTEC 487, BTEC 435; 60 further points from BTEC 401–479, BIOL 401–479, BMSC 401–479, CHEM 401–479, CLNR 401–479, DRGD 401–479, MBIO 401–479

Cell and Molecular Bioscience (CBIO)

CBIO 487; 75 points in an approved combination from BIOL 430–440, BMSC 433, CLNR 410

Chemistry (CHEM)

CHEM 480, CHEM 489; 75 points in an approved combination from CHEM 401–488

Computer Graphics (CGRA)

CGRA 408, CGRA 409, CGRA 489; a further 60 points in an approved combination from (AIML 401–479, CGRA 401–479, COMP 401–479, MDDN 401–479, SWEN 401–479)

Computer Science (COMP)

COMP 489; 90 points in an approved combination from AIML 401–479, COMP 401–479, CYBR 401–479, NWEN 401–479, SWEN 401–479, CGRA 401–459

Conservation Biology (CONB)

CONB 487, BIOL 420; 45 points in an approved combination from (BIOL 421–424, ERES 501–579)

Data Science (DATA)

AIML 427, DATA 489, STAT 432, STAT 438, one of (AIML 425, AIML 426, AIML 429), 30 further points from AIML 400–479; COMP 400–479; DATA 400–499, DATA 501; MATH 400–483; STAT 400–483

Earth Science (ESCI)

GEOS 489; 60 points from GEOS 401–479; 30 further points from ENVI 520, ENVI 522, ENVI 525, GEOG 415, GEOS 401–479

Ecology and Biodiversity (EBIO)

EBIO 487, BIOL 422; 45 further points from (BIOL 401–424, BIOL 440, BIOL 519, ERES 501–579)

Electronic and Computer Systems (ELCO)

ELCO 489; 60 approved 400-level points from (EEEN 401–479, RESE 401–479); 30 further approved 400-level points from (AIML/COMP/EEEN/NWEN/RESE/SWEN, ENGR 440, ENGR 441)

Geography (GEOG)

GEOG 489, GEOG 511; 30 points from GEOG 401–488, PHYG 401–488; 30 further approved points from 400- or 500-level ANTH, CCSP, DEVE, EDUC, ENVI, ESCI, GEOG, HLWB, MAOR, PASI, PHYG, PLAN, POLS, PSYC, SOSC, TOUR

Geology (GEOL)

GEOS 489; 45 points from GEOS 401, GEOS 407, GEOS 408, GEOS 409; 45 further points from GEOS 401–479

Geophysics (GPHS)

GEOS 489; GEOS 401, GEOS 410, GEOS 412; 45 further points from GEOS 401–479

Marine Biology (BMAR)

BMAR 489, BIOL 422, BIOL 423; 30 points from (BIOL 405, BIOL 410, BIOL 416, BIOL 417, BIOL 420, BIOL 421, BIOL 426, BIOL 519, ERES 501–579)

Mathematics (MATH)

30 points from MATH 487–489; 90 points from MATH 401–483

Molecular Microbiology (MBIO)

MBIO 487; BIOL 430, MBIO 434; 15 points from (BIOL 400–429, BIOL 431–439, BMSC 405, BMSC 406, CLNR 410, CLNR 413, CLNR 414, MBIO 440)

Physical Geography (PHYG)

GEOS 489; GEOS 402, GEOS 405, GEOS 414; 45 further points from GEOG 415, GEOS 401–479

Physics (PHYS)

PHYS 490, PHYS 491; 90 points in an approved combination from PHYS 401–488

Psychology (PSYC)

PSYC 489 or CBNS 580; 90 points in an approved combination from PSYC 401–488, CBNS 448.

Note: PSYC 451 and 452 are restricted to candidates accepted for the PGDipClinPsyc.

Renewable Energy Systems (RESY)

RESE 451, RESE 452, RESE 487; two of (RESE 411, RESE 412, RESE 421, RESE 422); 30 further approved points from 400- or 500-level AIML/CCSP/DATA/EEEN/ENSC/ENVI/ESCI/GPHS/RESE

Statistics (STAT)

30 points from STAT 480, STAT 487–489; 90 points from MATH 477, STAT 401–479, STAT 481–483

7. Candidates completing the Marine Biology (BMAR) subject may obtain a specialisation in Fisheries Science by including courses as follows:

Fisheries Science (FISH): BIOL 410, BMAR 489 with head of school approval of subject area focus.

9. A candidate shall become eligible for the award of Honours in a subject by completing the requirements for the degree within two years of first enrolment for the degree in that subject. (See Assessment Handbook, for the general provisions covering the award of Honours)