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1 A Degree in Science is: Intellectually stimulating Can lead to a variety of careers: Scientific Research (with opportunities for working with animals) Teaching Science-related jobs Advisory Sales Patents..

2 BSc Course Structure 5 4 YEAR Research Postgraduate Papers YEAR Your Major Communication Paper Second Major or Non Majoring BSc Papers Elective Papers (BSc or Non-BSc)

3 Joint Programme in Business and Science Four Year Programme Graduate with two degrees (BSc and BBS) Restricted to students with an above average performance in NCEA Level 3 Wide range of career choices

Restricted to students with an above average

4 Careers in Science BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE AREAS JOB TITLES Field Assistant (Research) Life Scientist/ Technician Physical Scientist/ Technician Teacher/Lecturer Scientific Sales Rep. Environmental Officer Bacteriologist Zoologist Conservation Officer EMPLOYERS Crown Research Institutes Regional and District Councils Dairy Companies Secondary Schools Tertiary Institutions Pharmaceutical Companies Ministry of Health Hospitals From Graduate Employment in NZ 2004 ( )

Environmental Officer Bacteriologist Zoologist Conservation Officer EMPLOYERS Crown Research Institutes Regional and

5 BSc and BInfSc Majors GROUP A Biological Sciences Agricultural Science Animal Science Biochemistry Biological Sciences Biotechnology Ecology *Environmental Science Exercise and Sport Science Genetics Horticultural Science Human Nutrition Microbiology Physiology Plant Biology Psychology Zoology *Full major subject to CUAP approval GROUP B Physical Sciences Chemistry Earth Science Geography Nanoscience Physics Mathematical & Information Sciences Computer Science Information Technology Mathematics Statistics

Microbiology Physiology Plant Biology Psychology Zoology *Full major subject to CUAP approval GROUP B Physical Sciences

6 Bachelor of Science likely majors Majors commonly chosen by students not selected for BVSc Agricultural Science Animal Science Biochemistry Ecology Genetics Physiology Psychology Zoology

7 Animal Science What is Animal Science? The science of maintaining the health, well-being and productivity of animals Applying the principles of nutrition, metabolism, reproduction, lactation, growth and genetics to a variety of animal species from companion animals to farm livestock

animals Applying the principles of nutrition, metabolism,

8 Animal Science Career Opportunities Managers of large animal production systems Technical and consultancy positions in companies providing nutrition, breeding and animal health services and products Scientific research and development in universities, research institutes and private industry

nutrition, breeding and animal health services and products Scientific

9 Zoology What is Zoology? The study of animals at a variety of levels from molecular to whole animal to animals as the wildlife components of ecosystems Knowledge of animal behaviour, conservation, entomology, systematics, ecology, environmental science, freshwater biology and physiology, the role of animals in providing ecosystem services

animals as the wildlife components of ecosystems Knowledge of animal behaviour,

10 Zoology Career Opportunities Wildlife conservation (DoC and wildlife sanctuaries) Research positions in areas such as fisheries, wildlife management, pest control, animal quarantine Wildlife filming Operational and management positions in biosecurity and biocontrol

fisheries, wildlife management, pest control, animal quarantine

11 Agricultural Science (also BAgriScience, BAgricom) What is Agricultural Science? Combining a strong science programme with a grounding in agriculture Learning new science technologies such as gene discovery, food chemistry, plant and animal physiology and molecular genetics to NZ s largest export industry agriculture

new science technologies such as gene discovery, food chemistry, plant and

12 Agricultural Science (also BAgriScience, BAgricom.) Career Opportunities Agricultural scientist in public institutions such as AgResearch and LandCare, and a diverse range of private companies Farm business managers, consultants and advisers Service industry representatives Policy analysts in government agencies, regional and district councils

AgResearch and LandCare, and a diverse range of private companies Farm business

13 Biochemistry What is Biochemistry? The study of the molecular basis of life It concerns chemical components and reactions and physiological processes that occur in living organisms and that are essential for life

chemical components and reactions and physiological

14 Physiology What is Physiology? How animals and people work How cells, tissues and organs interact to support life How people and animals respond or adapt to different and often extreme environments Provides basic knowledge for understanding how the body reacts to: exercise dieting aging stress injury drugs sport pregnancy obesity infection disease medicines

people and animals respond or adapt to different and often extreme environments Provides

15 Careers in Science Starting Salaries with a 3-4 year Bachelor s degree are good generally $35,000 per year upwards, with good increases generally obtained within the first 3-5 years of employment. Massey University Bachelors Degrees are well recognised overseas The range of careers possible with a Bachelors degree in various subject areas can be seen in nore detail at University Graduate Destinations ( )

Massey University Bachelors Degrees are well recognised overseas The range of careers possible with a

16 Careers in Science SALARIES AFTER POSTGRADUATE DEGREES Higher degrees such as MSc, MInfSc and PhD result in significantly higher starting salaries, and further increase likely financial prospects with continuing employment.

significantly higher starting salaries, and further

17 Strategy: Look at the range of majors in Enrolment Science 2010 Think about: What you would like to do in the future How long you want to study Which areas you find interesting and exciting Then choose the papers for majors that fit your aspirations Avoid: Choosing papers that are a random selection of easy papers.

you find interesting and exciting Then choose the papers for majors that fit

18 BSc Enrolment Approval Semester 2 If you are not selected for BVSc you will need to sign up for your new course by: Friday 9 th July Staff will be available to discuss your courses by appointment at any time up until July 9 th On July 9 th course advice will be available in Science Tower B, Level 2 Room 2.22 from 9.30am to 4 pm (If you cannot attend on Friday you may come on Monday 12 July 9am to 12 noon and 1 pm to 4 pm)

until July 9 th On July 9 th course advice will be available in Science Tower B, Level 2 Room 2.22 from 9.

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES Internal Links: The School forms one of the six Schools of the University and has a student population of approximately 2000. External Links: Through