Diploma in Science in Biological Sciences

University of Canterbury

A Diploma in Science (DipSc) is a great option to learn a variety of scientific skills in a single year. This Diploma allows you to study interesting science courses, upskill in new areas, and gain professional development in your career. Study Involve: Study a wide range of Science subjects, from beginner's to advanced level. This Diploma can be studied full-time in 1 year, or part-time for up to 6 years. Can be used as a pathway to the Bachelor of Science with the ability to transfer your completed courses to that degree. 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. We need to know how the living world interacts with the environment to better understand and prepare for the future. Study Involve: Lab work to examine cell biology, biodiversity, microorganisms, zoology, and more. We have the most extensive network of field stations of any university in Aotearoa. You get to explore Te Waipounamu South Island to enhance your practical field skills. You can focus your interests as you progress in your studies. Our Biological Sciences major has been accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB), the first in Aotearoa to be internationally recognised in this way. This means that when you graduate you will be equipped with well-rounded knowledge and skills, making you highly employable.

Faculty of Science