Overview

The Science (Hons) from Lincoln University Canterbury is a one-year qualification open to you if you’ve already completed a relevant undergraduate degree. This is usually the Bachelor of Science.

Programme Structure

You can choose any combination of courses that match your interests, form a coherent programme of study and fulfil the necessary requirements and regulations.

These require you to achieve at least 60 credits at 600-level from an ANSC, BICH, BIOS, COMP, ECOL, ENGN, FOOD, GENE, HORT, MICR, PHSC, PLPT, QMET, SOSC or WINE prefix or ERST 621, ERST 631, LWST 602. Plus a dissertation (40 credits) in the discipline area.

You should obtain advice from a course advisor to ensure that your course choices form a coherent programme of study. You can check out our courses to see what might interest you.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Environmental Impact Assessment
Environmental Sciences in Environmental Policy
Advanced Resource Management and Planning Law
Advanced Animal Science
Advanced Livestock Production
Plant Biochemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-11-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-10-27 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

60

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Christchurch, New Zealand

Disciplines

Natural Sciences View 18 other Bachelors in Natural Sciences in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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105

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TOEFL^® IBT

60

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50

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

An approved undergraduate degree with a minimum of B+ or higher in 300-level courses.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

37000 NZD / year

≈ 37000 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9418 NZD / year

≈ 9418 NZD / year

Living costs

Christchurch

New Zealand

1300 - 2000 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Science (Hons).

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Overview

Programme Structure

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Christchurch

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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