Bachelor of Science major in Anthropological Science

New scientific methods and technologies in anthropological science include the analysis of DNA and ancient DNA, C-14 dating, stable isotope research, metallurgy, the analysis of live and fossil spores, the annual rings of trees, pollen grains, and human and animal remains, as well as the behavioural observation of humans and primates.

This major will give you the chance to apply more science to your studies in archaeology and biological anthropology. Other sciences complement the study of Anthropological Science, for example, Biological Science, Environmental Science, Earth Sciences or Geography.

BSc - Bachelor of Science

By integrating archaeology and biological anthropology with science disciplines, Anthropological Science equips graduates with the skills for employment or postgraduate research.

This programme will integrate studies in Archaeology and Biological Anthropology with science disciplines to produce graduates who are able to work or undertake graduate study in the fields which require dual understandings.
Jobs related to Anthropological Science
• Archaeological consultancy for organisations such as Heritage NZ
• Health and nutrition research
• Work in museums
• Environmental consultancy and mining

Further study options
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
• Bachelor of Science (Honours)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Science
• Postgraduate Diploma in Forensic Science

Graduates gain an internationally accepted qualification, excellent research skills and the knowledge to work within some of the world’s most rapidly advancing scientific fields.

Complete 120 points comprising:

30 points for all Stage I Compulsory Courses, and
30 points for all Stage II Compulsory Courses, and
15 points from Stage II Elective Courses, and
45 points from Stage III Elective Courses

Stage I Compulsory Courses

Complete 30 points for ALL of the following:

ANTHRO 108 - Being Human (15 points)

ANTHRO 110 - Culture and Creativity (15 points)

Stage II Compulsory Courses

Complete 30 points for ALL of the following:

ANTHRO 200 - Archaeology: Understanding the Past (15 points)

ANTHRO 201 - Human Evolution (15 points)

Stage II Elective Courses

Complete exactly 15 points from the following:

ANTHRO 205 - Primate Behaviour, Ecology and Conservation (15 points)

ANTHRO 206 - Origins of Civilisation (15 points)

ANTHRO 207 - Archaeological History of Aotearoa New Zealand (15 points)

ANTHRO 208 - Biosocial Medical Anthropology (15 points)

ANTHRO 227 - Future Generations Anthropology (15 points)

ANTHRO 235 - The Anthropology of Human Remains (15 points)

ANTHRO 252 - Global Heritage Management (15 points)

ANTHRO 278 - Indigenous Food Security (15 points)

Stage III Elective Courses

Complete exactly 45 points from the following:

ANTHRO 306 - Pacific Archaeology (15 points)

ANTHRO 317 - Field Methods in Archaeology (15 points)

ANTHRO 337 - Birth, Death, and Disease: Anthropological Demography (15 points)

ANTHRO 349 - Primate Behaviour, Ecology and Conservation (15 points)

ANTHRO 352 - Special Topic: Applied Anthropology (15 points)

ANTHRO 353 - Archaeology in Practice (15 points)

ANTHRO 367 - The Anthropology of Human Remains (15 points)

ANTHRO 372 - Biosocial Medical Anthropology (15 points)

ANTHRO 378 - Indigenous Food Security (15 points)

Please note that this is an indicative degree planner only and should be used in conjunction with the University Calendar Regulations. Courses may be rearranged between semesters and years as required, subject to course availability and prerequisite requirements.

A list of Bachelor of Science courses, Numeracy courses and General Education courses is available on the Bachelor of Science Schedule page .

A list of the ANTS-BSc core/compulsory and elective courses is available above.

Year 1

Semester One

ANTS-BSc Stage I core course ANTHRO 110

15 Points

Bachelor of Science course

15 Points

(any Stage)

Bachelor of Science course

15 Points

(any Stage)

General Education course

15 Points

Open Schedule

Schedule Five

WTRSCI 100

Academic Integrity course ACADINT A01

0 Points

Semester Two

ANTS-BSc Stage I core course ANTHRO 108

15 Points

Bachelor of Science course or Other course from any programme

15 Points

(any Stage)

Numeracy course

15 Points

General Education course

15 Points

Open Schedule

Schedule Five

WTRSCI 100

Year 2

Semester One

ANTS-BSc Stage II core course ANTHRO 201

15 Points

Bachelor of Science course

15 Points

(Stage II or Stage III)

Bachelor of Science course

15 Points

(any Stage)

Bachelor of Science course or Other course from any programme

15 Points

(any Stage)

Semester Two

ANTS-BSc Stage II core course ANTHRO 200

15 Points

ANTS-BSc Stage II elective course

15 Points

Course offered in Semester 1:

ANTHRO 206

Courses offered in Semester 1:

ANTHRO 205, 207, 208, 235, 278

Course offered in Summer Semester:

ANTHRO 227

Bachelor of Science course

15 Points

(any Stage)

Bachelor of Science course

15 Points

(any Stage)

Year 3

Semester One

ANTS-BSc Stage III elective course

15 Points

Courses offered in Semester 1:

ANTHRO 317, 337

ANTS-BSc Stage III elective course

15 Points

Courses offered in Semester 1:

ANTHRO 317, 337

Bachelor of Science course

15 Points

(Stage II or Stage III)

Bachelor of Science course

15 Points

(Stage II or Stage III)

Semester Two

ANTS-BSc Stage III elective course

15 Points

Courses offered in Semester 2:

ANTHRO 306, 349, 367, 372, 378

Capstone course ANTHRO 399

15 Points

Bachelor of Science course

15 Points

(Stage III)

Bachelor of Science course

15 Points

(Stage II or Stage III)

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