Resources and digital tools to help with your study
- Essential information for first year students
- Locate and meet with Science course advisers
- Find student support services available
- Job opportunities for current students – part-time, some paid, some not
- Scholarships and awards
Undergraduate degrees available in Sciences
- Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc)
- Bachelor of Arts and Science (BASc)
- Bachelor of Physical Education (BPhEd)
- Bachelor of Science (BSc)
- Bachelor of Surveying (BSurv)
Once you've completed a degree in Sciences at Otago we confidently expect you to have acquired the following attributes:
Personal attributes
- knowledge, especially understanding of the basic principles of the [subject] discipline, and the ability to acquire new knowledge
- the ability to assimilate information
- computer technology skills
- information literacy, including the ability to locate, evaluate and use information in a range of contexts
- ability to apply the scientific process, including ability to analyse, synthesise, critique, and problem-solve
- intellect, including skills of deductive reasoning, rigour, analysis, and the interpretation of technical material
- willingness and the ability to learn and an appreciation of the value of life long learning
- an appreciation of research informed learning and the excitement and potential of cutting edge research
- organisation and time management skills
- ability to work in a self directed manner and to form independent decisions and judgements
- a multi-disciplinary perspective on science
- an international perspective on knowledge
- an awareness of the social, ethical and regulatory contexts relevant to the discipline
Interactive attributes
- well developed oral and written communication skills
- ability to work effectively in a team
- ability to interact effectively with people from a wide range of backgrounds