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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.
New Zealand’s largest school of science
The Faculty of Science brings together 10 diverse schools and departments to provide outstanding quality teaching and research opportunities.
State-of-the-art science facilities
Access award-winning laboratories and unique learning experiences at the renowned Leigh Marine Reserve and our Goldie Estate vineyards on Waiheke Island.
Alumni stories
Meghna, India
Meghna moved to Auckland driven by her academic goals. During her MSc in Forensic Science (Research) she had the opportunity to work with forensic scientists at PHF Science and later landed a role there in the Forensic Biology team.
Akash, India
Akash developed a strong interest in data, analytics, and large-scale systems during his undergraduate studies in India, which led him to join the University to combine his research interests with industry exposure. He completed a Master of Professional Studies in Data Science.
Haokun, China
Haokun began his studies in China before moving to the University of Auckland to complete a Master of Science in Chemistry. Driven by a passion for research, he developed strong laboratory and critical thinking skills, leading to PhD offers and continuing his academic journey in France.
Programmes
Undergraduate programmes
Subjects
- Anthropological Science
- Applied Exercise and Sport Sciences
- Biodiversity Ecology and Evolution
- Cell and Molecular Bioscience
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Data Science
- Earth Sciences
- Environmental Science
- Exercise Sciences
- Food Science
- Geographic Information Science
- Geography
- Green Chemical Science
- Information and Technology Management
- Logic and Computation
- Marine Science
- Mathematics
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Nutrition
- Pharmacology
- Physics
- Physiology
- Psychology
- Statistics
Duration
3 years
Intake
Semester One, Semester Two
Subjects
- Anthropological Science
- Biodiversity Ecology and Evolution
- Cell and Molecular Bioscience
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Earth Sciences
- Environmental Science
- Exercise Sciences
- Food Science
- Geographic Information Science
- Geography
- Information and Technology Management
- Logic and Computation
- Marine Science
- Mathematics
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Pharmacology
- Physics
- Physiology
- Psychology
- Statistics
Duration
1 year
Intake
Semester One, Semester Two
Postgraduate programmes
Subjects
- Applied Mathematics
- Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Earth Sciences
- Environmental Physics
- Environmental Science
- Exercise Sciences
- Food Science
- Geography
- Green Chemical Science
- Logic and Computation
- Mathematics
- Medical Physics and Imaging Tech
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Pharmacology
- Physics
- Physiology
- Psychology
- Statistics
Duration
1 year
Intake
Semester One, Semester Two
Subjects
- Bioinformatics
- Biotechnology
- Molecular Cell Bio & Genetics
- Molecular Microbiology
- Plant Biotechnology
- Protein Engineering
Duration
1.5 years
Intake
Semester One, Semester Two
Subjects
- Analytical Chemistry
- Chemistry
- Materials Science
Duration
1.5 years
Intake
Semester One, Semester Two
Subjects
- Data Science
- Digital Security
- Mathematics Education
Duration
1 year
Intake
Semester One, Semester Two
Subjects
- 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
Subjects
- 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
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