The University of Canterbury’s Faculty of Science, offers world leading teaching and research facilities in Christchurch, New Zealand’s third largest city. It is a peaceful, safe and multi-cultural community, located in the South Island, providing easy access to New Zealand’s stunning natural environment.
UC Science offers over 30 different subjects and five undergraduate degrees.
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Data Science
- Bachelor of Environmental Science with Honours
- Bachelor of Psychological Sciences
- Bachelor of Speech and Language Pathology with Honours
Our world-leading research centres attract high-calibre academics and offer exciting research opportunities for postgraduate students, who can choose from over 20 postgraduate qualifications up to PhD level.
Interested in studying Science at UC? Get in touch!
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Science Qualifications
26 May 2026
UC Science offers a wide range of qualifications in science and speech-language pathology at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Check out all the Science qualifications you can study at UC.
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Science Qualifications
UC Science offers a wide range of qualifications in science and speech-language pathology at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Check out all the Science qualifications you can study at UC.
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Science Qualifications
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Science Qualifications
UC Science offers a wide range of qualifications in science and speech-language pathology at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Check out all the Science qualifications you can study at UC.
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Why Science?
10 June 2025
At UC Science you decide where you’re going – our job is to help you get there. We offer heaps of options and flexibility, state-of-the-art facilities, amazing research opportunities, and passionate, world-recognised lecturers. So why Science at UC? The question is why not! Check out our accreditations and see what it's like to learn with us.
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Why Science?
At UC Science you decide where you’re going – our job is to help you get there. We offer heaps of options and flexibility, state-of-the-art facilities, amazing research opportunities, and passionate, world-recognised lecturers. So why Science at UC? The question is why not! Check out our accreditations and see what it's like to learn with us.
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Why Science?
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Why Science?
At UC Science you decide where you’re going – our job is to help you get there. We offer heaps of options and flexibility, state-of-the-art facilities, amazing research opportunities, and passionate, world-recognised lecturers. So why Science at UC? The question is why not! Check out our accreditations and see what it's like to learn with us.
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Life
Te Ao o UC
28 July 2026
Studying is just one part of being at UC. See what else is available on campus, check out our code of conduct and facilities, and find out how to get around. Also check out a range of accommodation options and learn about life in Christchurch.
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Life
Te Ao o UC
Studying is just one part of being at UC. See what else is available on campus, check out our code of conduct and facilities, and find out how to get around. Also check out a range of accommodation options and learn about life in Christchurch.
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Life
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Life
Te Ao o UC
Studying is just one part of being at UC. See what else is available on campus, check out our code of conduct and facilities, and find out how to get around. Also check out a range of accommodation options and learn about life in Christchurch.
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Life in Christchurch
17 December 2025
From an enviable outdoor lifestyle to local events and job prospects, find out about life in Christchurch as a UC student.
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Life in Christchurch
From an enviable outdoor lifestyle to local events and job prospects, find out about life in Christchurch as a UC student.
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Life in Christchurch
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Life in Christchurch
From an enviable outdoor lifestyle to local events and job prospects, find out about life in Christchurch as a UC student.
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Study Abroad at UC Science
24 April 2024
Keen to study for one or more semesters as part of a degree you're doing overseas? See how you can do this at UC Science with our Study Abroad programme.
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Study Abroad at UC Science
Keen to study for one or more semesters as part of a degree you're doing overseas? See how you can do this at UC Science with our Study Abroad programme.
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Study Abroad at UC Science
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Study Abroad at UC Science
Keen to study for one or more semesters as part of a degree you're doing overseas? See how you can do this at UC Science with our Study Abroad programme.
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Getting started for international students
17 June 2026
UC is a prestigious, progressive university in one of the safest, most resilient cities in the world. With over a hundred nationalities on campus and over half of our academic staff born overseas, our world-class institution is one of the most international universities in New Zealand.
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Getting started for international students
UC is a prestigious, progressive university in one of the safest, most resilient cities in the world. With over a hundred nationalities on campus and over half of our academic staff born overseas, our world-class institution is one of the most international universities in New Zealand.
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Getting started for international students
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Getting started for international students
UC is a prestigious, progressive university in one of the safest, most resilient cities in the world. With over a hundred nationalities on campus and over half of our academic staff born overseas, our world-class institution is one of the most international universities in New Zealand.
