A Degree in Science is:

A Degree in Science is:

Intellectually stimulating

Can lead to a variety of

careers:

careers:

Scientific Research (

Teaching

Science-related jobs –

Advisory

Sales

BSc Course Structure

Second Major or Non Majoring BSc Papers

Elective Papers (BSc or Non-BSc)

3 2 1

Joint Programme in

Business and Science

Four Year Programme

Graduate with two degrees

Graduate with two degrees

(BSc and BBS)

Restricted to students with

an above average

performance in NCEA

Level 3

Wide range of career

Careers in Science

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE AREAS

JOB TITLES

Field Assistant

EMPLOYERS

Crown Research

From “Graduate Employment in NZ” 2004 (www.nzvcc.ac.nz )
Field Assistant (Research)
Life Scientist/ Technician
Physical Scientist/ Technician
Teacher/Lecturer

Scientific Sales Rep.

Environmental Officer
Bacteriologist
Zoologist
Conservation Officer
Crown Research Institutes

Regional and District Councils
Dairy Companies
Secondary Schools
Tertiary Institutions
Pharmaceutical Companies
Ministry of Health
Hospitals

BSc and BInfSc Majors

Science
Genetics
Horticultural Science
Human Nutrition
Microbiology
Physiology
Plant Biology
Psychology
Zoology

*Full major subject to CUAP approval
Geography
Nanoscience
Physics Mathematical & Information Sciences
Computer Science
Information Technology
Mathematics
Statistics

Bachelor of Science

likely majors

Majors commonly chosen by

students not selected for BVSc

■ Agricultural Science ■ Animal Science ■ Biochemistry ■ Ecology ■ Genetics ■ Physiology ■ Psychology ■ Zoology

Animal Science

What is Animal Science?

■ The science of maintaining

■ The science of maintaining

the health, well-being and productivity of animals

■ Applying the principles of

nutrition, metabolism,

reproduction, lactation, growth and genetics to a variety of

animal species – from

companion animals to farm livestock

Animal Science

Career Opportunities

■ Managers of large animal

production systems production systems

■ Technical and consultancy

positions in companies

providing nutrition, breeding and animal health services and products

■ Scientific research and

development in universities, research institutes and private industry

Zoology

What is Zoology?

■ The study of animals at a variety of

levels from molecular to whole levels from molecular to whole animal to animals as the wildlife components of ecosystems

■ Knowledge of animal behaviour,

conservation, entomology, systematics, ecology,

environmental science, freshwater biology and physiology, the role of animals in providing ecosystem services

Zoology

Career Opportunities

■ Wildlife conservation (DoC and

wildlife sanctuaries) wildlife sanctuaries)

■ Research positions in areas

such as fisheries, wildlife management, pest control, animal quarantine

■ Wildlife filming

■ Operational and management

positions in biosecurity and biocontrol

Agricultural Science

(also BAgriScience, BAgricom)

What is Agricultural Science?

■ Combining a strong science

programme with a grounding in programme with a grounding in agriculture

■ Learning new science

technologies such as gene

discovery, food chemistry, plant and animal physiology and

molecular genetics to NZ’s largest export industry – agriculture

Agricultural Science

(also BAgriScience, BAgricom.)

Career Opportunities

■ Agricultural scientist in public ■ Agricultural scientist in public

institutions such as AgResearch and LandCare, and a diverse

range of private companies

■ Farm business managers,

consultants and advisers

■ Service industry representatives ■ Policy analysts in government

agencies, regional and district councils

Biochemistry

What is Biochemistry?

■ The study of the molecular basis

■ The study of the molecular basis

of life

■ It concerns chemical

components and reactions and physiological processes that occur in living organisms and that are essential for life

Physiology

What is Physiology?

■ How animals and people work

■ How cells, tissues and organs interact to ■ How cells, tissues and organs interact to

support life

■ How people and animals respond or

adapt to different and often extreme environments

■ Provides basic knowledge for

understanding how the body reacts to:

    exercise _ sport     dieting _ pregnancy     aging _ obesity     stress _ infection     injury _ disease     drugs _ medicines

Careers in Science

Starting Salaries with a 3-4 year Bachelor’s degree are good –

generally $35,000 per year upwards, with good increases generally

with good increases generally

obtained within the first 3-5 years of employment.

Massey University Bachelors Degrees are well recognised overseas

The range of careers possible with a Bachelors degree in various subject areas can be seen in nore detail at “University Graduate Destinations” (www.nzvcc.ac.nz )

Careers in Science

SALARIES AFTER

POSTGRADUATE DEGREES

Higher degrees such as MSc,

MInfSc and PhD result in

significantly higher starting

salaries, and further increase

likely financial prospects with

Strategy:

Look at the range of majors in

Enrolment Science 2010

Think about:

What you would like to do in the future

future

How long you want to study

Which areas you find interesting and exciting

Then choose the papers for majors that fit your aspirations

Avoid:

Choosing papers that are a random selection of ‘easy’ papers.

BSc Enrolment Approval

Semester 2

If you are not selected for BVSc you will need to sign up for your new

course by: Friday 9th _July

Staff will be available to discuss Staff will be available to discuss your courses by appointment at

any time up until July 9th

On July 9th _{course advice will be}

available in Science Tower B,

Level 2 Room 2.22 from 9.30am to 4 pm

(If you cannot attend on Friday you may come on Monday 12 July

9am to 12 noon and 1 pm to 4 pm)