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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $35,840 NZD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    3 years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    60 out of 100

Highlights
Practical laboratories

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Options
Internship

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 31-October-2022 2022-10-31
Winter-July 01-May-2023 2023-05-01
Fall-February 31-October-2023 2023-10-31
Winter-July 01-May-2024 2024-05-01

Overview

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Gain sought-after scientific, analytic, and problem-solving skills with Massey's Bachelor of Science (Chemistry).

This is an exciting and challenging time for chemistry. Solutions to global challenges such as sustainability, energy supply, health, and medicine will all require new materials and molecules. 

These will be developed by chemists.

The study of chemistry is fun and interesting and the topics you will cover are stimulating and relevant. 

Your lecturers are passionate, engaging, and internationally recognized researchers.

Learn the fundamentals

The Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) at Massey University will provide you with a foundation in the fundamental principles of chemistry and how they underpin life and the world itself. Everything is chemistry! 

You’ll learn key theories and concepts, how they work and why they are important and relevant. 

You’ll get to apply these principles in the laboratory to synthesize new compounds and use analytical techniques to determine their structure and composition. 

This all takes place in a hands-on student laboratory where you’ll get to use start-of-the-art scientific instrumentation.

Get Connected

You’ll gain connections and experience with key companies such as Fonterra, Hill Laboratories, and AsureQuality.

Summer internships for chemistry students are available with research groups on campus, Crown Research Institutes, and local companies.

Note: July start will take 3.5 years to complete.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$43,000

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $7,344
Accommodation 1 bed room $7,160
Tuition 1 person $35,840

Hourly wage

Min wage

21.20 NZD / 1 hour

in New Zealand every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Officially verified copies of Birth certificate/ Current passport, including any residency visa/ Citizenship certificate
  • Proof of the name change
  • High School graduation certificate
  • Academic transcripts
  • English Language proficiency
  • A statement of any disability or health condition (If Applicable)
  • Evidence of any scholarships (If Applicable)

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6
5.5
listening
5.5
writing
5.5
speaking
5.5
reading

TOEFL

80
-
listening
19
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

PTE

50
42
listening
42
writing
42
speaking
42
reading

Cambridge

169
162
listening
162
writing
162
speaking
162
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

If you do not have the entry requirements

Improve your English language skills without taking an IELTS test. You could get direct entry to a Massey degree with the university's English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses.

 English TestEnglish for Academic Purposes 1 English for Academic Purposes 2
English EntryIELTS5.0 overall (all bands 4.5 or above)5.5 overall (all bands 5.0 or above)
iBT TOEFL40 overall (3 in reading & listening, 13 in speaking & writing)50 overall (5 in reading & listening, 15 in speaking & writing)
PTE38 overall46 overall
Cambridge English155165
Entry pointDurationExit
EAP110 weeksFoundation Studies – entry requirement equivalent to IELTS 5.5 overall
EAP210 weeksDirect entry into University - entry requirement equivalent to IELTS 6.0 to 7.0 overall

Academic background and requirement

To be admitted to an undergraduate qualification, applicants will need a minimum level of academic achievement from school, or another university or tertiary institution

The specific level depends on which country or region of the world they are from.

China:

  • Senior High School graduation plus successful completion of one year of bachelor's-level study from a recognized institution; or
  • Successful completion of a two-year diploma, or a minimum of two years out of a three-year diploma from a recognized institution; or
  • Completed Gaokao with a tier-one score from the related province

India: 

  • All India Senior School Certificate (AISSC) Year 12 or Indian School Certificate (ISC) Year 12, with an overall average of 75% and a minimum of 60% in English; or
  • Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC) – State Board Examination in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Gujurat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal, with:
    • an overall average of 85% or higher (with no less than four academic subjects), with
    • a minimum of 70% or above in English.

 

Foundation qualifications to meet entry requirements

If you don't have the skills or qualifications you need to be accepted into your chosen study, you can do foundation qualifications.

  • Foundation Certificate (International)
  • Foundation Certificate (International Accelerated)

 

Specific requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this program outside of university admission regulations. However, there is some expected background knowledge.

 

Expected high school preparation

  • At least 16 credits in NCEA Level 2 Mathematics.
  • At least 14 credits in NCEA Level 3 Chemistry.

 

Can't meet the entry requirements?

If you have not studied NCEA Level 2 Mathematics (or equivalent) take one of the following courses first:

  • 124.103 Biophysical Principles, or
  • 160.104 Introductory Mathematics for Science.

If you have not studied NCEA Level 3 Chemistry (or equivalent) take the following course first:

  • 123.103 Chemistry for Modern Sciences.

These courses (or equivalents) are available in the summer semester and will count towards credits in your degree.

Career opportunities

  • Chemist
  • Analytical, environmental, paint or research chemist
  • Pollution control consultant
  • Research scientist
  • Quality control chemist
  • Hazardous waste chemist
  • High school teacher

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