Science Subject regulations
Papers for science qualifications are listed under the individual subject headings.
For a list of the major subjects available for the Bachelor of Science (BSc), please see the BSc.
For a list of the major subjects available for the Bachelor of Science (Technology) (BSc(Tech)), please see the BScTech.
The papers listed under Science do not count towards a major, but may be taken as part of any BSc or BSc(Tech) degree.
Note: SCIEN300 is strongly recommended for School of Science students and is recommended for students in other Divisions who have an interest in science communication.
The Graduate Certificate of Science Practice is focused on the professional aspects of the practice of science and provides additional learning opportunities relating to the authentic practice of science in the workplace, teamwork dynamics and communication, reflective learning, and skill identification.
Other qualifications
Prescriptions for:
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GradCertScPrac The qualification regulations define the qualification requirements.
Students complete SCIEN270 initially, prior to completing SCIEN300 and SCIEN371 concurrently.
Science papers
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CHEMY100
Chemistry in Context - Matū o te Ao
This paper covers a broad range of chemical concepts that are fundamental to the sciences and engineering. A strong emphasis is made to teach... |
15 | 27A (Hamilton) & 27B (Tauranga) |
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CLIMT101
Introduction to Climate Change Science - Pūtaiao Huringa Āhuarangi
An overview of the scientific basis of climate change with emphasis on understanding climate change mitigation and adaptation. |
15 | 27A (Hamilton) & 27A (Online) & 27A (Secondary School - Unistart) |
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MATHS165
General Mathematics
An introduction to algebra, calculus, and their applications for students without NCEA Level 3 Mathematics. Students who meet the prerequisites of... |
15 | 27A (Hamilton) & 27B (Hamilton Waikato College) & 27X (Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou China) |
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PHYSC100
General Physics
This paper provides an introduction to the core ideas in physics. Topics covered include kinematics, mechanics, fluids, electric and magnetic forces... |
15 | 27A (Hamilton) & 27X (Hainan University, Haikou China) |
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SCIEN100
Science and Mātauranga Māori
This paper introduces students to Mātauranga Māori and Science as complimentary knowledge systems, and explores how they interact within the context... |
15 | 27A (Hamilton) & 27A (Tauranga) |
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SCIEN270
Preparation for the Professional Workplace
This paper constitutes preparation for the scientific workplace, and include CV preparation, interview technique, career mentoring/direction, skill... |
15 | 27B (Hamilton) |
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|---|---|---|
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SCIEN300
Science Communication in Society and the Workplace
This paper discusses different ways in which science can be communicated by scientists to others. It gives students opportunities to practise verbal... |
15 | 27C (Hamilton) & 27C (Online) |
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SCIEN301
Capstone Project
Students complete an interdisciplinary group project on a topic of relevance to the scientific or wider community. For further information about the... |
15 | 27B (Hamilton) & 27B (Tauranga) & 27C (Hamilton) & 27C (Tauranga) & 27X (Hamilton) & 27X (Tauranga) |
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SCIEN303
Undergraduate Research Project
Students carry out an independent research project on an approved topic under staff supervision. For further information, please refer to the... |
15 | 27A (Hamilton) & 27A (Tauranga) & 27B (Hamilton) & 27B (Tauranga) |
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SCIEN313
Undergraduate Research Project
Students carry out an independent research project on an approved topic under staff supervision. For further information, please refer to the... |
30 | 27C (Hamilton) & 27C (Tauranga) |
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SCIEN371
Science Work Placement
This paper provides a full-immersion, authentic work experience that is relevant to a student's study, in a professional workplace. For further... |
30 | 27X (Hamilton) |
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STEMX373
Summer Research Scholarship Project
This paper has been developed specifically for students who will be undertaking a project as a part of the University of Waikato Summer Research... |
15 | 27C (Hamilton) & 27C (Tauranga) |
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SCIEN512
Data Analysis and Experimental Design
This paper covers aspects of research design for experiments, and methods for analysis of scientific data using modern statistical techniques. |
15 | 27A (Hamilton) |
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SCIEN589
Directed Study
Students have the opportunity to pursue a topic of their own interest under the guidance of academic staff. |
15 | 27A (Hamilton) & 27A (Tauranga) & 27B (Hamilton) & 27B (Tauranga) & 27C (Hamilton) & 27C (Tauranga) |
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STEMX573
Summer Research Scholarship Project
This paper has been developed specifically for students who will be undertaking a project as a part of the University of Waikato Summer Research... |
15 | 27C (Hamilton) & 27C (Tauranga) |
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CHEMY100 Chemistry in Context - Matū o te Ao
This paper covers a broad range of chemical concepts that are fundamental to the sciences and engineering. A strong emphasis is made to teach...
Points 15An overview of the scientific basis of climate change with emphasis on understanding climate change mitigation and adaptation.
He tirohanga whānui...Points 15An introduction to algebra, calculus, and their applications for students without NCEA Level 3 Mathematics. Students who meet the prerequisites of...
Points 15This paper provides an introduction to the core ideas in physics. Topics covered include kinematics, mechanics, fluids, electric and magnetic forces...
Points 15This paper introduces students to Mātauranga Māori and Science as complimentary knowledge systems, and explores how they interact within the context...
Points 15 -
SCIEN270 Preparation for the Professional Workplace
This paper constitutes preparation for the scientific workplace, and include CV preparation, interview technique, career mentoring/direction, skill...
Points 15 -
SCIEN300 Science Communication in Society and the Workplace
This paper discusses different ways in which science can be communicated by scientists to others. It gives students opportunities to practise verbal...
Points 15Students complete an interdisciplinary group project on a topic of relevance to the scientific or wider community. For further information about the...
Points 15Students carry out an independent research project on an approved topic under staff supervision. For further information, please refer to the...
Points 15Students carry out an independent research project on an approved topic under staff supervision. For further information, please refer to the...
Points 30This paper provides a full-immersion, authentic work experience that is relevant to a student's study, in a professional workplace. For further...
Points 30This paper has been developed specifically for students who will be undertaking a project as a part of the University of Waikato Summer Research...
Points 15 -
SCIEN512 Data Analysis and Experimental Design
This paper covers aspects of research design for experiments, and methods for analysis of scientific data using modern statistical techniques.
Points 15Students have the opportunity to pursue a topic of their own interest under the guidance of academic staff.
Points 15This paper has been developed specifically for students who will be undertaking a project as a part of the University of Waikato Summer Research...
Points 15
2027 Subject regulation information current as at 26 Aug 2026 01:00am