Bachelor of Science - Individual Major
Other Science
A course by
Lincoln University
A flexible and practical science degree that lets you design your own major in emerging scientific fields such as biochemistry, genetics, animal science, or plant science. Gain a strong foundation in science to help create solutions for the sustainable management and conservation of natural resources.
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop a custom science major
Design and pursue an individual area of scientific study not covered by the named majors, focusing on your interests and career goals.
Apply scientific knowledge in real-world contexts
Gain the skills to apply interdisciplinary scientific concepts to address environmental and resource management challenges.
About This Course
This three-year, full-time degree prepares students to address major scientific and environmental challenges through an individually defined major. Students build a strong grounding in scientific principles, combining subjects of interest to create a unique focus not covered by existing majors. The programme supports pathways in environmental land management, conservation, consultancy, and scientific research. With support from a course advisor, students select from a range of elective courses to shape their studies around biochemistry, genetics, animal science, plant science, ecology, soil science, and more, all aimed at contributing to the sustainable management of land, water, and natural resources.
Course Content
- Create your own science major in specialist areas such as biochemistry, genetics, animal science, or plant science
- Learn through the environment, ecosystems, plant ecology, or molecular-level study
- Study core sciences including ecology, soil science, genetics, and animal science
- Complete a minimum of three 300-level courses in a defined focus area
- Compulsory foundation paper in Biological Sciences
- Additional electives in Chemistry, Earth and Ecological Sciences, Environmental Physics, Biometrics
- 24 courses (360 credits) including at least 75 credits at 300-level
- Consultation with a course advisor to design a coherent study programme
Entry Requirements
University Entrance through NCEA or an approved, equivalent qualification
Build towards these roles
Environmental land managementConservation and restoration rolesConsultancy in scientific servicesLocal and central government science roles
Build skills in these industries
Environmental ManagementScientific ResearchConservation
