The BAdvSci(Hons)/BDes conjoint is designed for students who are keen on scientific research and wish to progress to postgraduate study.
For the Design component, you will focus on developing practical solutions for current challenges and future scenarios. The Design courses encourage system analysis, prototype development and iterative testing to create appropriate, sustainable solutions for products, services and innovation.
Within the Advanced Science side of the conjoint, you will have the opportunity to focus on a research area that interests you, including a final year independent project under the mentorship of an academic. You’ll choose one of the following specialisations:
- Chemistry
- Computational Biology
- Computer Science
- Ecology
- Environmental Change
- Geology
- Marine Science
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Psychology
- Statistics
Programme structure
You will need to complete 660 points, consisting of:
- 375 points from BAdvSci(Hons) courses
- 255 points from BDes courses:
- 165 core BDes courses
- 90 points elective BDes courses
- 15 points from General Education
- 15 points from courses available for any programme
You need to maintain a Grade Point Average of 5.0 each year to continue with your conjoint.
The BAdvSci(Hons) programme comprises three core courses and courses from your chosen specialisation, including a research project. Your first year should include courses from your chosen specialisation, as well as a core course and other courses in the Science schedules. In your second and third year, you’ll enrol in a range of more advanced courses from your chosen specialisation to add depth to your knowledge. In your final year you’ll enrol in a range of postgraduate-level courses from your specialisation, and you’ll complete your own research project in collaboration with one of our researchers.
In your BDes component, alongside design foundation courses and studio practice, you will build your own study plan of six elective courses from our four design themes:
- Design and Local Community Practices
- Design and Global Challenges
- Design and Business
- Design and Emerging Technologies
In your final year, you will undertake a capstone design research project, working from the initial discovery phase right through to testing and implementation.
Subjects available in this programme
- Applied Physics
- Chemistry
- Computational Biology
- Computer Science
- Design
- Ecology
- Environmental Change
- Geology
- Marine Science
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Psychology
- Statistics
2020 entry requirements
My highest qualification is from:
New Zealand Outside New Zealand
Secondary school qualifications
If you’re joining us from secondary school, here’s what you need to enter the programme.
You are guaranteed entry to this programme if you meet these requirements.
- First, you must meet the University Entrance (UE) standard.
- You must also meet the rank score for this programme.
- You may need to have studied certain subjects or achieved credits in particular subjects.
- Some programmes have additional requirements, such as an interview, portfolio or references.
Guaranteed rank score, subject and other requirements
If your rank score is slightly lower than the guaranteed score, we encourage you to still apply. We will consider your application if places are available. If you don’t meet the requirements, you may be able to apply under our Undergraduate Targeted Admission Schemes.
- QualificationNCEANational Certificate of Educational AchievementScore required275
- QualificationCIECambridge International ExaminationsScore required330
- QualificationIBInternational BaccalaureateScore required36
Read more about entry requirements for New Zealand secondary school applicants.
Tertiary qualifications
If you’ve studied at a tertiary institution, here’s what you need to enter the programme.
You can transfer from another tertiary institution, or another University of Auckland qualification, if you meet these requirements.
Minimum grade requirements
These are the likely grades required, but they do not guarantee entry. Applicants may require higher grades to gain entry to this programme.
- Grade required GPA Grade Point Average 5.0
- Grade required GPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.0
Further requirements
You must have completed one semester of successful bachelors degree study from a New Zealand tertiary institution, or one year of successful study as part of an acceptable sub-degree qualification from a New Zealand tertiary institution.
Other pathways to study
You could be eligible for another programme, or check out these alternative pathways:
- See if you meet the criteria for the Undergraduate Targeted Admission Scheme (UTAS).
- Bridge your educational gap with a preparation and foundation programme.
- If you are under 20, have no formal University Entrance (UE) qualification, and are a New Zealand or Australian citizen or permanent resident you can apply for discretionary entrance.
- If you can demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and maturity, we offer admission to applicants under 16.
Key dates
Application closing dates for 2021 will be updated in August.
Please note: We will consider late applications if places are still available. International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.
Start dates
Here are the start dates for the programme.
| Semester One | Starts – 2 March |
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| Ends – 29 June |
| Semester One | Starts – 1 March |
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| Ends – 28 June |