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17 Bachelor's degrees offered by the university

Biological Sciences
Biology is the study of living things, from animals to plants to microbes. The scale varies from molecules and cells to organisms, populations, and ecosystems. The Biological Sciences course is offered at University of Canterbury.

Medicinal Chemistry
The Medicinal Chemistry course from University of Canterbury will take you through the entire lifecycle of creating medicines, from discovering and isolating medicinal agents within natural and synthetic sources, through to clinical trials, sustainable production, patents, and sales.

Physics
Physics explores the behaviour between matter and energy — from subatomic particles to the scale of the universe. Studying this Physics course from University of Canterbury will prepare you to contribute to major advances in technology now and in the future.

Bioinformatics
Studying the Bioinformatics course from University of Canterbury will give you practical experience in real industry research outcomes.

Statistics
Statistics makes sense of data using mathematical modelling to explain what is observed and to predict what is yet unknown. In the Statistics course from University of Canterbury you will learn statistical processes and techniques, including collecting data, choosing methods, and communicating results.

Natural Resources Engineering (Hons)
Natural Resources engineers work alongside communities and mana whenua to create solutions for complex and large-scale crises like climate change, housing, and poverty. The Natural Resources Engineering (Hons) course is offered at University of Canterbury.

Mathematical Sciences Education
The Mathematical Sciences Education programme at University of Canterbury enables you to explore how mathematics, statistics, and data can inform and change how our society works.

Mathematics
Mathematics is at the forefront of breakthroughs in science, technology, and finance. It has been around for over 4,000 years and is still an innovative subject with new ideas, techniques, and theories constantly being created, tested, and explored. The Mathematics course is offered at University of Canterbury.

Astronomy
Astronomy is the study of matter and radiation throughout all time and space. The Astronomy course is offered at University of Canterbury.

Neuroscience and Cognition
Neuroscience and Cognition is the interplay between how our brain functions and our psychological processes - understanding how we think, feel, perceive, remember, and behave. The Neuroscience and Cognition programme is offered at University of Canterbury.

Statistics
Statistics makes sense of data using mathematical modelling to explain what is observed and to predict what is yet unknown. In the Statistics course from University of Canterbury you will learn statistical processes and techniques, including collecting data, choosing methods, and communicating results.

Chemical Formulation Design
The Chemical Formulation Design course from University of Canterbury focuses on formulated products like pharmaceutical, agrochemical, personal care, and rongoā (Māori medicine). You will analyse materials, focus on sustainable production, and test processes like quality and safety.

Biosecurity
Biosecurity concerns the exclusion, eradication, and effective management of threats to the economy, environment, and human health that are posed by pests and diseases. This Biosecurity programme is offered at University of Canterbury.

Mathematics
Mathematics is at the forefront of breakthroughs in science, technology, and finance. It has been around for over 4,000 years and is still an innovative subject with new ideas, techniques, and theories constantly being created, tested, and explored. The Mathematics course is offered at University of Canterbury.

Ecosystem Health and Biosecurity (Hons)
The Ecosystem Health and Biosecurity (Hons) course from University of Canterbury investigates the impact of change and human activity on the natural processes of our ecosystems.

Chemistry
Chemistry deals with the composition, structure, and behaviour of atoms and molecules that make up all forms of matter. The Chemistry course is offerd at University of Canterbury.

Biochemistry
Biochemistry is the study of life at the cellular level, giving us insight into the history of all living species — animals, plants, bacteria, and viruses — and how they function. The Biochemistry course is offered at University of Canterbury.