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Overview

Programme Overview

The BSc allows you to incorporate different areas of interest and expertise. The programme introduces advanced technologies and provides a gateway to independent research. A conjoint with Fine Arts allows you to combine your scientific specialisation with a choice of media and practices, including ceramics, photography, painting, installation, performance art, print, moving image, digital media, and sound art.

Browse contemporary art projects by our Fine Arts students.

Throughout your undergraduate degree you’ll be taught by knowledgeable scientists and respected Fine Arts academics, many of whom are major contributors in their field.

This conjoint will enhance your scientific research, creativity and critical thinking skills to bring out the best in you and expand your career options.

Programme Careers

Potential Careers

Employers are looking for dynamic, adaptable and creative graduates with wide skill sets and competencies. The BFA/BSc will provide you with strong practical skills in areas such as digital visualisation and the visual interpretation of complex scientific ideas. You will graduate with the expertise to help you navigate the changing world of work and the potential to be employed as an artist in a scientific field.

Jobs related to this programme

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

Student career planning services

Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.

Key Information for Students

Key Information for Students

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Entry Requirements, Fees and Dates

Programme Entry Requirements

Overseas qualifications

If your highest qualification was gained outside New Zealand, view our international entry requirements


New Zealand secondary school qualifications

You are guaranteed entry to this programme if you meet these requirements.

  1. First, you must meet the University Entrance (UE) standard.
  2. You must also meet the rank score for this programme. Not sure about your rank score? Use our rank score calculator.
  3. You may need to have studied certain subjects or achieved credits in particular subjects.
  4. Some programmes have additional requirements, such as an interview, portfolio or references.

Guaranteed rank score, subject and other requirements

If your rank score is slightly lower than the guaranteed score, we encourage you to still apply. We will consider your application if places are available. If you don’t meet the requirements, you may be able to apply under our Undergraduate Targeted Admission Schemes.

Qualification and Score required

NCEA - 210

CIE - 230

IB - 28


New Zealand tertiary qualifications

You can transfer from another tertiary institution, or another University of Auckland qualification, if you meet these requirements.

Guaranteed grade requirements

These are the grades required for guaranteed entry to this programme. If your grades are slightly lower, we encourage you to still apply. We will consider your application if places are available.  

Grade required

3.9 Grade Point average Calculate your Grade Point Average

3.9 Grade Point equivalent Calculate your Grade Point Equivalent

Other Pathways to Study

You could be eligible for another programme, or check out these alternative pathways:

Fees and scholarships

Fees

Fees Disclaimer

Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses. For more information, please see Fees and Money Matters.

*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.

Scholarships

Scholarships and awards

Find out about the scholarships you may be eligible for.

Loans and Allowances

Student loans and allowances

Are you a New Zealand citizen or resident? You could be eligible for a student loan or allowance.

Cost of Living

Cost of living

Get an idea of how much accommodation and general living in Auckland will cost.

Key Dates

Application Advice

Please note: we will consider late applications if places are still available. International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.

Key Dates

SemesterApplication Closing DateSemester Start DateSemester End Date
2026 Semester One08 December 202502 March 202629 June 2026
2026 Semester Two08 June 202620 July 202616 November 2026

Other Important Dates

See important dates for the academic year, including orientation, enrolment, study breaks, exams, and graduation.

Schedule

Schedule Notes

Selected courses from the Bachelor of Science Conjoint Component must include courses in a minimum of two subject codes listed in the Bachelor of Science Schedule.

Programme Schedules

Complete 540 points comprising:

  • 255 points for Bachelor of Fine Arts Conjoint Component, and
  • 255 points for Bachelor of Science Conjoint Component, and
  • 15 points from General Education Courses, and
  • 15 points from University Elective, and
  • 1 item from Academic Integrity Course

Bachelor of Fine Arts Conjoint Component

Complete 255 points comprising:

  • 90 points for all Stage I Compulsory Courses, and
  • 15 points for all Stage II Compulsory course, and
  • 15 points from Group 1 Elective Courses, and
  • 60 points from Group 2 Elective Courses, and
  • 60 points for all Stage III Compulsory Courses, and
  • Either:
  • 15 points for all Research Essay - 1 Semester , or
  • 15 points for all Research Essay - 2 Semesters

Stage I Compulsory Courses

Complete 90 points for ALL of the following:

Stage II Compulsory course

Complete 15 points for ALL of the following:

Stage III Compulsory Courses

Complete 60 points for ALL of the following:

Research Essay - 1 Semester

Complete 15 points for ALL of the following:

Research Essay - 2 Semesters

Complete 15 points for ALL of the following:

Bachelor of Science Conjoint Component

Complete 255 points comprising:

  • At least 1 item from Majors, and
  • 15 points from Capstone Courses, and
  • 0 to 45 points for 0 to 1 Modules from Modules, and
  • 0 to 120 points from Other Courses from the Bachelor of Science Schedule

Selected courses must include at least 150 points at level 200 or higher.

Selected courses must include at least 75 points at level 300.

Majors

Complete at least 1 of the following:

Modules

Complete 0 to 1 Modules from the following:

Other Courses from the Bachelor of Science Schedule

Complete 0 to 120 points from the following:

No credit will be given for courses matching the pattern *******G, ********G, *********G, **********G, ***********G, or ************G.

No credit will be given for BUSAN 201 or BUSAN 300 or BUSAN 302 unless a student is completing the BFBS Major Conjoint: BFA/BSc major in Information and Technology Management.

No credit will be given for EDUC 200 or EDUC 201 or EDUC 221 or EDUC 223 or EDUC 323 or EDUC 352 unless a student is completing the BFBS Major Conjoint: BFA/BSc major in Psychology.

No credit will be given for ELECTENG 209 or ELECTENG 292 or ELECTENG 303 or ELECTENG 331 unless a student is completing the BFBS Major Conjoint: BFA/BSc major in Physics, BFBS Major Conjoint: BFA/BSc major in Physics - Medical Physics and Imaging Technology Pathway, or BFBS Major Conjoint: BFA/BSc major in Physics - Photonics Pathway.

No credit will be given for FINANCE 261 or FINANCE 361 or FINANCE 362 unless a student is completing the BFBS Major Conjoint: BFA/BSc major in Mathematics, BFBS Conjoint: BFA/BSc major in Mathematics - Applied Mathematics Pathway, BFBS Conjoint: BFA/BSc major in Mathematics - Pure Mathematics Pathway, BFBS Major Conjoint: BFA/BSc major in Statistics, BFBS Major Conjoint: BFA/BSc major in Statistics - Applied Statistics Pathway, or BFBS Major Conjoint: BFA/BSc major in Statistics - Statistics and Probability Pathway.

No credit will be given for INFOMGMT 192 or INFOMGMT 399 unless a student is completing the BFBS Major Conjoint: BFA/BSc major in Information and Technology Management.

No credit will be given for INNOVENT 203 or INNOVENT 307 unless a student is completing the BFBS Major Conjoint: BFA/BSc major in Biological Sciences - Biotechnology Pathway, or BFBS Major Conjoint: BFA/BSc major in Information and Technology Management.

No credit will be given for MEDIMAGE 300, or MEDIMAGE 302.

No credit will be given for URBPLAN 125 or URBPLAN 203 or URBPLAN 205 unless a student is completing the BFBS Major Conjoint: BFA/BSc major in Geographic Information Science.

General Education Courses

Complete exactly 15 points from the following:

University Elective

Complete exactly 15 points from the following:

Select exactly 15 points from UOFAK - University of Auckland including child orgs.

Academic Integrity Course

Complete exactly 1 of the following: