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Bachelor of Fine Arts / Bachelor of Science Conjoint BFA/BSc

The Bachelor of Fine Arts / Bachelor of Science Conjoint BFA/BSc is a four-year undergraduate program that combines scientific investigation with creative thinking and making. This conjoint degree allows students to incorporate different areas of interest and expertise, introducing advanced technologies and providing a gateway to independent research.

Programme Overview

The BFA/BSc conjoint degree enhances scientific research, creativity, and critical thinking skills, expanding career options for graduates. Students are taught by knowledgeable scientists and respected Fine Arts academics, many of whom are major contributors in their field.

Programme Structure

The BFA/BSc conjoint degree usually takes four years to complete, requiring students to complete 540 points:

• 255 points from BFA courses
• 255 points from BSc courses
• 30 points from General Education

Students refine their artistic practice by choosing from a wide range of elective courses that suit their developing interests. In their final year, they complete a capstone Fine Arts project and associated research essay. For the Science component, enrollment depends on the chosen majors, with students able to choose up to two subjects as their major(s) for the BSc.

Subjects Available in this Programme

• Anthropological Science
• Biol Sc - Biochem & Cell Bio
• Biol Sc - Biotechnology
• Biol Sc - Ecology
• Biol Sc - Evolution
• Biol Sc - Genetics
• Biol Sc - Marine Biology
• Biol Sc - Microbiology
• Biol Sc - Plant Biology
• Biol Sc - Zoology
• Biological Sciences
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Earth Sciences
• Environmental Science
• Exerc Sc - Appl Exe & Sport Sc
• Exercise Sciences
• Fine Arts
• Geographic Information Science
• Geography
• Information & Technology Mgmt
• Logic and Computation
• Marine Science
• Mathematics
• Mathematics - Applied
• Mathematics - Pure
• Pharmacology
• Physics
• Physics - Medical & Imaging
• Physics - Photonics
• Physiology
• Psych - Cognitive Neuroscience
• Psychology
• Statistics
• Stats - Applied Statistics
• Stats-Statistics & Probability

Entry Requirements

New Zealand Secondary School Qualifications

Students must meet the University Entrance (UE) standard and achieve a minimum rank score. Specific subject requirements may also apply.

Tertiary Qualifications

Students can transfer from another tertiary institution if they meet the minimum grade requirements, which include a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.9 or a Grade Point Equivalent (GPE) of 3.9.

International Students

International students must have one of the following:

• International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum total score of 24
• General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level, with a minimum of three A-Level subjects
• Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), with a minimum of three A-level subjects

Guaranteed entry requires specific grades, such as BBC for CIE or 28 for IB Diploma, and an IELTS Academic score of 6.0 with no bands less than 5.5.

Fees

2026 Fees

Domestic students: NZ$6,594 $8,794.80 Fees are inclusive of 15% GST but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel, and health insurance, or living costs.

Key Dates

Application Closing Dates

• Semester One 2026: 8 December 2025
• Semester Two 2026: 8 June 2026

Start Dates

• Semester One 2026: 2 March 2026
• Semester Two 2026: 20 July 2026

Career Opportunities

The BFA/BSc conjoint degree provides strong practical skills in areas such as digital visualization and the visual interpretation of complex scientific ideas. Graduates can pursue careers as:

• Medical/scientific illustrator
• Anthropologist/Archeologist
• Conservator
• Artist
• Scientific photographer
• Educator
• Scientific visualization specialist
• Museum curator

Further Study Options

Graduates can pursue further study options, including:

• Master of Fine Arts
• Doctor of Fine Arts
• Doctor of Philosophy