Certificate in Science
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Overview
Certificate in Science
Introduction
If you want to study science at university level without having to commit to a full-time degree, you might consider the Certificate in Science (CertSc).
It is also an option if you want to take a few courses for interest, or study part-time.
Certificate in Science
What will my study involve?
- Choose from a range of subjects that suit your specific science interests ranging from Astronomy, to Environmental Science, Medicinal Chemistry, and Psychology.
- Complete a minimum of 60 points of courses at 100 and/or 200-level from Bachelor of Science subjects.
- This Certificate can be completed within one semester full-time, or part time for up to 6 years.
- Courses can be transferred to some degrees and is a great pathway to the Bachelor of Science.
Certificate in Science
Entry requirements
Admission to UC with University Entrance (or equivalent) is required to enrol.
If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
Certificate in Science
How do I plan my certificate?
The Certificate in Science is made up of 60 points of courses at 100 and/or 200-level from Bachelor of Science subjects, and can be awarded in one Science subject.
It can be completed within one semester (6 months) full-time, or part-time for up to 6 years.
You can transfer the credit you gain during the Certificate in Science to the Bachelor of Science (and some other degrees), as long as you have not graduated with the Certificate.
For the full degree requirements, see the Regulations for the Certificate in Science.
Certificate in Science
Subjects and courses
The CertSc requires four courses at 100 and/or 200-level from the following subjects:
Domestic students
2024 tuition fee estimate: $3,911 (60 points)
2025 tuition fee estimate: $4,146 (60 points)
International students
2024 tuition fee estimate: $19,950 (60 points)
2025 tuition fee estimate: $20,750 (60 points)
2026 tuition fee estimate: $21,550 (60 points)
Certificate in Science
Certificate in Science
Career opportunities
UC Science graduates find work in a range of different fields and sectors. Depending on your chosen path, you can become anything from a seismologist to a soil technician, a meteorologist to a marine biologist, a psychologist to a policy advisor, a software engineer to a science writer, a forensic analyst to a food technician.
Waitaha Canterbury’s leading-edge IT sector is facing a shortage of qualified graduates, meaning UC Computer Science graduates in particular are in high demand.
Find out more about what can you do with a degree from UC.
Example degree structure diagram
Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points or more.
This diagram is an example only – other combinations are possible. For specific course requirements, see the Regulations for the Certificate in Science.
