All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University. To be admitted to an undergraduate qualification you will need a minimum level of academic achievement from school or another university or tertiary institution.Specific requirementsThere are no specific entry requirements for this qualification outside of university admission regulations. However there is some expected background knowledge.Expected high school preparationKnowledge gained in the following NCEA subjects (or the equivalent in Cambridge International Examinations International Baccalaureate or similar) will give you the expected background knowledge to take this major. However if you have not studied these subjects we have a pathway for you to progress to your major (see below).At least 14 credits in NCEA Level 3 BiologyAt least 14 credits in NCEA Level 3 ChemistryThe following pathways will get you prepared to study this major. If you have not studied NCEA Level 3 Biology (or equivalent) take the following course first162103 Introductory Biology.If you have not studied NCEA Level 3 Chemistry (or equivalent) take the following course first123103 Chemistry for Modern Sciences.These courses are available in the summer semester and will count towards credits in your degree.International English Language Requirements IELTS - 6.0 overall and minimum 5.5 in each bandTOEFL iBT - Overall score 80 minimum 19 in WritingCambridge English - B2 First or B2 First for schools or C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 169. No less than 162 in each skill.NCEL - Level 4 (Academic)PTE - 50 overall and minimum 42 in each communicative skillsLanguageCert - C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skill