About this course
View more courses from University of Canterbury
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Mathematics
Key information
Level of study:
Bachelor's Degree
Duration:
3 years
Start date:17-February-2020
Campus:
University of Canterbury
Course enquiryShortlist
View institution website
Course details
Summary
A Bachelor of Science (BSc) is about understanding and improving the natural world through observation, experimentation, modelling, and calculation. The Bachelor of Science requires a minimum total of 360 points:
- a compulsory 15-point Science course
- a minimum of 255 points of Science courses
- the remaining 90 points can be from either Science courses or courses from other degrees.
At least 225 points must be from courses above 100-level, with at least 90 points at 300-level.
Double degrees
Many students combine the study of a BSc with another degree.
Conjoint degrees
Students can study the Conjoint Bachelor of Product Design and Science or the Conjoint Bachelor of Commerce and Science, which requires 60 points less than a double degree and will be completed in four years in an intensive format.
Mathematics Major
Our modern society is underpinned by many mathematical results and insights. Mathematics is a living subject with new ideas, techniques, and theorems constantly being created, tested, and explored.
Mathematicians are at the forefront of breakthroughs in science, technology, and finance. Did you know:
- Money is kept secure when using internet banking protocols based on mathematical cryptography and prime numbers.
- Medical images such as MRI are reconstructed using mathematical tools that were first developed in the early 1800s.
- The mathematics of wavelet transformations helps us to understand seismic activity, which may one day assist us with the prediction of earthquakes.
- Mathematicians can find solutions to equations that govern the universe to help us understand physical phenomena, without the need for expensive experiments.
- Mathematical modelling can help with the protection of our native flora and fauna.
Mathematical thought is one of the greatest human achievements, and has been around for over 4,000 years. In all these millennia, mathematicians have been one step ahead and are already preparing for the technological advances of the coming generation.
Further Study
If you have achieved top grades during your Bachelor of Science, you may be permitted to enter the BSc(Hons), which is an accelerated 12-month postgraduate degree.
Career opportunities
Perhaps the most important quality that a Mathematics graduate develops is the ability to reason logically and in depth. Mathematics is a creative, collaborative pursuit. The habits of thought developed by studying Mathematics are of permanent value.
Mathematics graduates are highly employable, working in computing, finance, commerce, insurance, scientific institutions (such as Crown Research Institutes), law, teaching, and many other fields.
University of Canterbury Highlights
| University Type |
Public University |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Establishment Year |
1873 |
| No. of Campuses |
1 main campus |
| No. of Residence Halls |
10 |
| Graduate Job Rate |
89.9% (full time) |
| Research Funding |
Above 600,000 NZD pa |
| Cost of Attendance |
29,550 NZD pa |
| Applications Accepted |
Online |
| Work-Study |
Available |
| Intake Type |
Semester wise |
| Mode of Program |
Full time and online |
University of Canterbury Tuition fee
| Courses |
UG |
PG |
Doctorate |
| Arts |
25,500-30,200 |
29,000-33,800 |
6,749 |
| Business |
28,100 |
29,900 |
7,066 |
| Engineering |
42,000 |
42,000 |
8,130 |
| Science |
32,000 |
34,900-36,600 |
7,062–7,855 |
| Law |
30,200 |
33,800 |
7,066 |
New Zealand Living Expenses
In addition to your tuition and insurance fees, you will need between $20,000 and $25,000 per year ($380–480 per week) for accommodation/rent, food expenses, transportation costs, phone bills, internet usage and entertainment. No matter what your tuition or course fee is, the average living expense will be same for everyone. Please note that these amounts are just recommendations, Immigration New Zealand requirement is $15,000 per year plus return airfare or additional $2,000.
| General expenses |
Cost
(in NZ dollars) |
| Rent (per month) |
$800–$950 |
| Groceries (per week) |
$100–$150 |
| Gym membership (per year) |
$300 |
| Entertainment (per week) |
$50 |
| Milk (per litre) |
$3 |
| Coca Cola (per can) |
$2 |
| Cup of Coffee |
$3–$5 |
| Lunch from University food hall or campus café |
$7–$12 |
| Local calls made from a cell-phone |
$0.50–$1.50 |
| Taxi - 5 km ride |
$10–$12 |
| Movie ticket |
$10–$14 |
| Visit to doctor |
$45–$85 |
