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This programme can be studied as a general science qualification, or you can choose to specialise in a specific subject. Find out what qualifications you need to get into the GCertSc and what courses you need to take to complete it.

Programme requirements

For the GCertSc, you’ll need to complete a coherent programme approved by the Head of School.

  • Complete at least 60 points' worth of courses listed for the BSc at 200 and 300 level. At least 40 points must be at 300 level.

  • With approval, you may substitute up to 20 points' worth of courses from other programmes at this university.

  • You may obtain a GCertSc with a specialisation if your course of study includes 45 points from the 200- and 300-level requirements of the corresponding major subject (see below).

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Mathematics

Explore the potential of mathematics while you confront some of the world’s most difficult unsolved intellectual challenges. Investigate problem-solving techniques that you can use in several disciplines—including pure and social sciences—and that you can apply in a variety of professions. Learn from some of New Zealand’s best research mathematicians. Begin by studying calculus, algebra, and discrete mathematics and then move on to explore more theoretical concepts or applied mathematics. Discover logic and computation, matroid theory and combinatorics, and general relativity and cosmology.

Subject requirements

In addition to the programme requirements, for this specialisation you’ll need to complete:

  • At least 45 points from:

Other specialisations

Actuarial Science

Artificial Intelligence

Biology

Biotechnology

Cell and Molecular Bioscience

Chemistry

Computer Graphics and Games

Computer Science

Data Science

Development Studies

Earth Science

Ecology and Biodiversity

Electronic and Computer Systems

Environmental Studies

Geography

Geology

Marine Biology

Physics

Psychology

Science Communication

Statistics