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Find a programme to match your passion

The Faculty of Science is internationally recognised for its outstanding teaching and diverse research opportunities. We are the largest group of internationally renowned academic scientists in New Zealand.

Faculty highlights

New Zealand’s largest Science faculty

Study alongside more than 8,500 students, of whom 20% are international students.

State-of-the-art facilities

Access award-winning laboratories and unique learning experiences at the renowned Leigh Marine Reserve and our Goldie Estate vineyards on Waiheke Island.

Student stories

Brenda, Mexico

Blending the technical and creative, Brenda is pursuing a Master of Science in Computer Science. Her research is in virtual reality applications that provide immersive, embodied experiences.

Jessica, Canada

Based at the Leigh Marine Science Laboratory about an hour north of Auckland, her PhD research is in carbon sequestration of kelp.

Zhibo, China

Zhibo wanted an international learning experience and transitioned to the University of Auckland from Beijing Institute of Technology through a Transnational Education (TNE) Dual PhD programme.  

Sachin, India

After working for four years in the IT industry in India, Sachin decided to return to study with a Master of Professional Studies in Data Science, to take his career to the next level.

Sachin, India

After working for four years in the IT industry in India, Sachin decided to return to study with a Master of Professional Studies in Data Science, to take his career to the next level.

Programmes

Undergraduate programmes - 2 programmes

Bachelor of Science

Subjects

  • Anthropological Science
  • Biological Sciences
  • Biomedical Science
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Data Science
  • Earth Sciences
  • Environmental Science
  • Environmental Physics
  • Exercise Sciences
  • Food Science and Nutrition
  • Geographic Information Science
  • Geography
  • Green Chemical Science

  • Information and Technology Management
  • Logic and Computation
  • Marine Science
  • Mathematics
  • Medicinal Chemistry
  • Pharmacology
  • Physics
  • Physiology
  • Psychology
  • Quantitative Economics
  • Statistics

Duration

3 years

Intake

Semester One, Semester Two

Semester One,

Semester Two

Bachelor of Science (Honours)

Subjects

  • Applied Mathematics
  • Biological Sciences
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Earth Sciences
  • Environmental Science
  • Exercise Sciences
  • Food Science
  • Geography
  • Geophysics

  • Green Chemical Science
  • Logic and Computation
  • Mathematics
  • Medical Physics and Imgaing Tech
  • Medicinal Chemistry
  • Pharmacology
  • Physics
  • Physiology
  • Psychology *
  • Statistics

Duration

1 year

Intake

Semester One, Semester Two

Semester One,

Semester Two

Postgraduate programmes - 25 programmes

Graduate Diploma in Science

Subjects

  • Anthropological Science
  • Biological Sciences
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Earth Sciences
  • Environmental Science
  • Exercise Sciences
  • Geographic Information Science
  • Geography

  • Geophysics
  • Logic and Computation
  • Marine Science
  • Mathematics
  • Pharmacology
  • Physics
  • Physiology
  • Psychology
  • Statistics

Duration

1 year

Intake

Semester One, Semester Two

Semester One,

Semester Two

Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Psychology

Duration

1 year

Intake

Semester One

Master of Artificial Intelligence

Duration

1 or 1.5 years

Intake

Semester One

Master of Behaviour Analysis

Duration

2 years

Intake

Semester One

Master of Bioscience Enterprise

Duration

1 year

Intake

Semester One

Master of Biotechnology

Subjects

  • Bioinformatics
  • Biotechnology
  • Molecular Cell Bio & Genetics

  • Molecular Microbiology
  • Plant Biotechnology
  • Protein Engineering

Duration

1.5 years

Intake

Semester One, Semester Two

Semester One,

Semester Two

Master of Chemistry

Subjects

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Chemistry
  • Materials Science

Duration

1.5 years

Intake

Semester One, Semester Two

Semester One, 

Semester Two

Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology

Duration

1.5 years

Intake

Semester One

Master of Data Science

Duration

1.5 or 2 years

Intake

Semester One, Semester Two

Semester One, 

Semester Two

Master of Ecology

Duration

1.5 years

Intake

Semester One, Semester Two

Semester One, 

Semester Two

Master of Engineering Geology

Duration

1 or 1.5 years

Intake

Semester One, Semester Two

Semester One, 

Semester Two

Master of Environmental Management

Duration

1.5 years

Intake

Semester One, Semester Two

Semester One, 

Semester Two

Master of Enviromental Science

Duration

1.5 years

Intake

Semester One, Semester Two

Semester One, 

Semester Two

Master of Food Science

Duration

1.5 years

Intake

Semester One

Master of Information Technology

Duration

1, 1.5 or 2 years

Intake

Semester One, Semester Two

Semester One, 

Semester Two

Master of Marine Conservation

Duration

1.5 years

Intake

Semester One, Semester Two

Semester One, 

Semester Two

Master of Marine Studies

Duration

1.5 years

Intake

Semester One, Semester Two

Semester One, 

Semester Two

Master of Mathematical Modelling

Duration

1 or 1.5 years

Intake

Semester One, Semester Two

Semester One, 

Semester Two

Master of Organisational Psychology

Duration

1.5 years

Intake

Semester One

Master of Physiotherapy Practice

Duration

2 years

Intake

Semester One

Master of Professional Studies

Subjects

  • Data Science
  • Digital Security
  • Mathematics Education

Duration

1 year

Intake

Semester One, Semester Two

Semester One, 

Semester Two

Master of Science

  • Applied Mathematics
  • Biological Sciences
  • Biosecurity and Conservation Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Earth Sciences
  • Environmental Management Environmental Physics Environmental Science
  • Exercise Sciences Food Science Forensic Science
  • Geography
  • Green Chemical Science

  • Logic and Computation
  • Marine Science
  • Mathematics
  • Pharmacology
  • Physics
  • Physiology
  • Psychology
  • Speech Science
  • Statistics
  • Wine Science

Duration

1 or 2 years

Intake

Semester One, Semester Two

Semester One, 

Semester Two

Master of Speech Language Therapy Practice

Duration

2 years

Intake

February

Master of Wine Science

Duration

1.5 years

Intake

Semester One, Semester Two

Semester One, 

Semester Two

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

  • Biological Sciences
  • Chemical Sciences
  • Computer Science
  • Environmental Science
  • Exercise Science
  • Forensic Science
  • Geography

  • Geology
  • Marine Science
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Psychology
  • Statatitics

Duration

3 - 4 years

Intake

Any time