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Overview
Canterbury's Certificate in Science is also an option if you want to take a few courses for interest, or study part-time.
Careers
University of Canterbury Science graduates find work in a range of different fields and sectors. Depending on your chosen path, you can become anything from a seismologist to a soil technician, a meteorologist to a marine biologist, a psychologist to a policy advisor, a software engineer to a science writer, a forensic analyst to a food technician.
Waitaha Canterbury’s leading-edge IT sector is facing a shortage of qualified graduates, meaning UC Computer Science graduates in particular are in high demand.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Astronomy
- Biochemistry
- Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Environmental Science
- Finance
- Financial Engineering
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Visit programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 6 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Duolingo English Test 105
TOEFL® IBT 80
PTE Academic 50
IELTS 6
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Credits
60 alternative credits
- 60 points
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Christchurch, New Zealand
Disciplines
Astronomy & Space Sciences Natural Sciences Biochemistry View 3 other Short Courses in Natural Sciences in New ZealandExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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TOEFL® IBT 80
PTE Academic 50
IELTS 6
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Admission to UC with University Entrance (or equivalent) is required to enrol.
- If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.
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Visit programme websiteTuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents21550 NZD / full≈ 21550 NZD / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents4394 NZD / full≈ 4394 NZD / full
Additional Details
- The ‘Tuition fee total’ is an estimate only. Your total study cost will depend on the courses you choose, and will include additional costs such as student levies, insurance, retakes, and other course-related costs.
Living costs
Christchurch
New Zealand
1300 - 2000 NZD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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