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Your guide to studying Science at UC
2021
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SCIENCE | Te Rāngai Pūtaiao
Dr Beatrice Tinsley (1941–1981) Beatrice Hill Tinsley was an astrophysicist renowned for her research into the evolution of galaxies. Tinsley was born in England in 1941 and came to New Zealand after the Second World War. She attended New Plymouth Girls' High School, and studied science at the University of Canterbury. She went on to become a full professor at Yale University in the United States. After her death, the American Astronomical Association established the Beatrice M. Tinsley Medal for outstanding research in astronomy and astrophysics. Sir Ernest Rutherford (1871–1937) Ernest Rutherford was the creator of modern atomic physics, and one of the greatest scientists of the 20th century. Rutherford was born in Nelson in 1871 and attended Nelson College. He started at the University of Canterbury (then called Canterbury College) in 1890 and after postgraduate research, he accepted a scholarship to Cambridge. His most important contribution to science was splitting the atom. Rutherford was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1908 for his discovery that elements can change their form from heavy, to slightly lighter. He was later knighted for his contribution to science.
Contents 2 Welcome to the College of Science 11 FAQ 3 College of Science academic support team 15 Global Exchange 4 Course planning & advice 16 Student groups, clubs and societies 5 Degree plans 16 Social Networking at UC 8 2021 Key dates 17 UCSA – Advocacy and Welfare 9 The academic year 18 UC Security 9 About your coursework 19 Ernest Rutherford building floor plans 10 What you need to know
Welcome to the College of Science
As a new student there’s
a lot to learn, but don’t
worry - you’re not alone.
We have almost 300
academic and support
staff who are here to
help you succeed.
We’d like to introduce
you to some of the team
and let you know about
the services we offer.
‘I am delighted that you ‘Nau mai, haere mai. It’s
have chosen Science at UC really good to have you with
for the next step in your us. We’re looking forward
education. Our staff will to supporting your learning
assist you on that journey. this year, and we wish you
Through Science, you will every success in your
gain valuable skills and real academic endeavours.’
life experiences to help you Associate Professor
succeed at your chosen David Conradson
career, which I am Dean of Science
confident will take you Room 115, Beatrice
anywhere in the world.’
Tinsley Building
david.conradson@
canterbury.ac.nz
E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā karangatanga maha.
Phone +64 3 369 4103
Nei rā te whakamiha o Te Whare Wānanga o
Waitaha ki a koutou. Tēnā koutou katoa.
Professor
Wendy Lawson
Amorangi Pūtaiao
Pro-Vice-Chancellor
Science
2 Your Guide to Studying Science at UC
College of Science academic support team
College Administrator Student Advisor • Transfer of credits from other tertiary
institutions
Catherine Adamson Bengu Korkut Yalcin
• Permissions to take courses at other New
Based in the College Office in Bengu works with undergrad Zealand universities for credit to a UC degree
the Beatrice Tinsley Building, students in the BDataSc,
• Cross-crediting between undergraduate
Catherine can help with BEnvSci(Hons), BDataSc and
degrees
making appointments with our BSLP. She specialises in degree
Advisors. planning, and transfer of credit. • Transferring between degrees
It is good to meet with her at least once each • Exemptions, such as waivers of pre-requisites
College of Science reception,
year to ensure that you are on track with or core-requirements
Level 1, Beatrice Tinsley Building
your studies. • Withdrawal from courses
Phone: +64 3 369 4141
collegeofscience@canterbury.ac.nz Room 116, Beatrice Tinsley Building • Master’s thesis suspensions
Phone: +64 3 369 3858 • Master’s thesis extensions
Senior Academic Advisor scienceugadvice@canterbury.ac.nz • Part-time enrolment at postgraduate level
Anna Chapman Appointments for Bengu and Anna can be
Anna works with current What can the Student made online. www.canterbury.ac.nz/science/
postgrad students and those Advisors help you with? academic-support/
intending to enrol in postgrad • Degree planning, including double degrees
studies in the College of Science. and double majors How to find us
Room 114, Beatrice Tinsley Building • Explaining your course options The College of Science main office is on level one
Phone: +64 3 369 4117 • Understanding the University Calendar and of the Beatrice Tinsley Building where you’ll find
sciencepgadvice@canterbury.ac.nz degree regulations the College of Science Dean, Senior Academic
• Advice on eligibility to graduate Advisor and Student Advisor.
Rutherford Regional Science and Innovation Centre
In 2019, the Rutherford Regional Science and academic, professional and technical staff
Innovation Centre was completed with the and postgraduate students.
opening of the Beatrice Tinsley building. The Ernest Rutherford building opened in Student Advisors, Beatrice Tinsley
The multi-story timber-framed building February 2018 and provides state-of-the-art
was designed by a team from UC, BECA facilities and the latest technology with
and architects Jasmax. It used laminated specialist teaching and research laboratories
veneer lumber, or LVL, which has incredible for physics, astronomy, chemistry, geology,
strength and incorporates innovative timber geography and biological sciences.
technology that UC researchers developed at Ernest Rutherford is a place to study, do lab
the University. work and hands-on research, attend tutorials
The Beatrice Tinsley building links with the and lectures, socialise with friends and more.
Ernest Rutherford and Von Haast building We look forward to sharing this exciting space
(Biological Sciences) to accommodate with you!
www.canterbury.ac.nz 3
Course planning & advice
Student Advisor
Bengu Korkut Yalcin
Room 116, Beatrice Tinsley
Phone: +64 3 369 3858
scienceugadvice@canterbury.ac.nz
First-year coordinators
If you have any questions or concerns about
your studies, please contact the relevant first-
year coordinator below:
Antarctic Studies (ANTA)
Wolfgang Rack
Julius von Haast 722
Phone: 03 369 5960 ext 95960
wolfgang.rack@canterbury.ac.nz
Computer Sciences (COSC) Linguistics (LING)
Data Science Ramakrishnan Mukundan Kevin Watson
Jennifer Brown Jack Erskine 311 Elsie Locke 205
Jack Erskine 400 Phone: 03 369 2201 ext 92201 Phone: 03 369 4601 ext 94601
Phone: 03 369 5892 ext 95892 mukundan@canterbury.ac.nz kevin.watson@canterbury.ac.nz
jennifer.brown@canterbury.ac.nz
Economics (ECON) Mathematics (MATH)
Astronomy (ASTR) and Physics (PHYS) Philip Gunby Phillipa Gourdie
Mike Reid Meremere 427B Jack Erskine 424
Beatrice Tinsley 418 Phone: 03 369 3823 extn 93823 Phone: +64 3 369 2464, ext 92464
Phone: 03 369 4252 ext 94252 philip.gunby@canterbury.ac.nz phillipa.gourdie@canterbury.ac.nz
mike.reid@canterbury.ac.nz
Environmental Science (ENVR) Philosophy (PHIL)
Biological Sciences (BIOL) Sally Gaw Michael-John Turp
Pieter Pelser Beatrice Tinsley 318 Karl Popper 603
Julius von Haast 530 Phone: 03 369 5904, ext 95904 Phone: 03 369 4396 ext 94396
Phone: 03 369 5228 ext 95228 environmentalscience@canterbury.ac.nz michael-john.turp@canterbury.ac.nz
pieter.pelser@canterbury.ac.nz Georgina Rule
Beatrice Tinsley 331 Psychology (PSYC)
Biochemistry (BCHM) environmentalscience@canterbury.ac.nz Zhe Chen
Deborah Crittenden Psychology 509
Beatrice Tinsley 326
Finance (FINC) Phone: 03 369 4415 ext 94415
Phone: 03 369 5087 extn 95087 Jedrzej Bialkowski zhe.chen@canterbury.ac.nz
deborah.crittenden@canterbury.ac.nz Meremere 435
Phone: 03 369 4060 extn 94060 Speech and Language Pathology
Chemistry (CHEM) jedrzej.bialkowski@canterbury.ac.nz Toby Macrae
Alison Downard Psychology 305
Beatrice Tinsley 426
Geography (GEOG) Phone: 03 369 1062 extn 91062
Phone: 03 369 4228 ext 94228 Kelly Dombroski toby.macrae@canterbury.ac.nz
alison.downard@canterbury.ac.nz Beatrice Tinsley 313
Phone: 03 369 4101 extn 94101 Statistics (STAT)
kelly.dombroski@canterbury.ac.nz Blair Robertson
Jack Erskine 713
Geological Sciences (GEOL) Phone: 03 369 2468 ext 92468
Kate Pedley blair.robertson@canterbury.ac.nz
Beatrice Tinsley 223
Phone 03 369 4378 ext 94378
kate.pedley@canterbury.ac.nz
4 Your Guide to Studying Science at UC
Degree plans
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
SCIE 101 100 100 100 100 100 100 100
200 200 200 200 200 200 200 100/200
300 300 300 300 300 300 200/300 200/300
Each small block represents a 15-point course.
SCIE 101 Science, Society and Me (Semester The Bachelor of Science requires a At least 225 points must be from
Two 2021) is a compulsory course for all BSc minimum total of 360 points: courses above 100-level, with at least
students. Students should allow for more than • a compulsory 15-point Science course 90 points at 300-level.
one potential major subject. Students should • a minimum of 255 points of Science For full course requirements go to the
check the 100-level requirements for their courses Regulations for the Bachelor of Science.
potential majors as some majors require more • the remaining 105 points can be from
than two 100-level courses or enrolment in a either Science courses or courses from
complementary subject such as Mathematics. other degrees.
Bachelor of Speech and Language Pathology with Honours (BSLP(Hons))
Bachelor of Speech and Language Pathology – Intermediate
100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100
SPSC 161 STAT 101 1 of: HLTH 106, MAOR 165, * * * * *
MAOR 172, TREO 110, TREO 111
*
courses can be selected from recommended list: SPSC 113, SPSC 114, EDUC 102, LING 101, PSYC 105, PSYC 106.
To apply for the BSLP(Hons) students need to submit an application by 1 October.
Bachelor of Speech and Language Pathology with Honours
200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200
SPSC 222 SPSC 223 SPSC 232 HEAR 243 SPSC 262 SPSC 263 SPSC 281 SPSC 282
300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300
SPSC 320 SPSC 363 SPSC 365 SPSC 366 SPSC 367 SPSC 369 SPSC 381 SPSC 382
400 400 400 400 400 400 400
SPSC 421 SPSC 451 SPSC 461 SPSC 468 SPSC 482 SPSC 484 SPSC 490
or 491
www.canterbury.ac.nz 5
Bachelor of Data Science (BDataSc)
SCIE 101 MATH 102 DATA 101 COSC 121 COSC 122 100 MAJOR 100 MAJOR 100
DATA 201 DATA 203 STAT 201/202 COSC 262 PHIL 240 200 MAJOR 200 MAJOR 100/200
DATA 301 DATA 303 STAT 315/318 300 MAJOR 300 MAJOR 300 MAJOR (30 point project) 200/300
The Bachelor of Data Science (BDataSc) degree Along with these core subjects, students choose FAQS
aims to provide graduates with the skills, a ‘major’ subject to specialise in. You can
knowledge and capabilities needed to contribute specialise in one of the following five majors.
How do I change from a BSc to a BDataSc?
to the fast developing data science-based To change from the BSc to the BDataSc, you will
• Bioinformatics. Use a wide range of
professions. need to seek specialist advice from either the
applications and tools to understand and
Student Advisor (scienceugadvice@canterbury.
manage the vast amounts of complex
Planning your degree biological data generated from scientific
ac.nz) or the programme coordinator, Peyman
The BDataSc degree contains a core of maths, Zawar-Reza (peyman.zawar-reza@canterbury.
research.
data science and computer science. To satisfy the ac.nz). You must fulfil all the degree requirements
• Spatial data science. Use location-based data for the BDataSc, including all compulsory core
requirements of the BDataSc degree, all students
and tools like geographic information systems courses and those of your chosen major.
will complete the following as the ‘core’ content
to find patterns and tackle complex problems. Depending on the stage at which you choose
set of courses:
• Population health data science. Find data- to change the degree, it may take longer than 3
• 75 points at 100 level, comprising of SCIE 101,
driven solutions to disease prevention and years to complete the degree.
MATH 102, DATA 101, COSC 121, COSC 122
improve public health and wellbeing on a large
• 75 points at 200 level, comprising of How do I change my majors in a BDataSc?
scale.
DATA 201, DATA 203, STAT 201 or STAT 202,
• Data science. Analyse past and current data To change your major, it is important to be aware
COSC 262, PHIL 240
to provide predictions and valuable insights of the requirements of your new major, and to
• 45 points at 300 level, comprising of DATA 301,
into everything from social behaviours to the seek advice.
DATA 303, and either STAT 315 or STAT 318
natural environment.
How do I choose a major in a BDataSc?
• Computational linguistics. Apply computer
We recommend that to choose a major you
science to the analysis, synthesis and
think about potential career pathways, but also
comprehension of written and spoken
to chat with the programme coordinator to get
language. Used in everything from speech
more information about how the majors work
recognition systems to search engines.
and where they might meet your interests or
The BDataSc degree plan outlined above preferences.
illustrates the core compulsory degree courses,
the major course requirement components Can I take a double major in a BDataSc?
and the elective course options. In Year 3 of It is not recommended that you take a double
the degree, you will also undertake a research major in the BDataSc, but it is important that if
project aimed at solving a particular industry or you choose to, you understand it will take longer
community problem. than three years, and will require careful repeated
planning.
Contact
Peyman Zawar-Reza
Beatrice Tinsley Rm 226
Phone: +64 3 369 4057
Email: peyman.zawar-reza@
canterbury.ac.nz
6 Your Guide to Studying Science at UC
Bachelor of Environmental Science with Honours (BEnvSci(Hons))
ENVR 101 STAT 101 CHEM 114/111 BIOL 112 GEOG 106 SCIE 101 100 100
ENVR 201 GEOG 206 BIOL 209/ BIOL 274 200 MAJOR 200 MAJOR 200 100/200
GEOG 205/208
ENVR 304 ENVR 302 PSYC 341 300 MAJOR 300 MAJOR 300 MAJOR 200/300
ENVR 415 ENVR 411 ENVR 480 Research project 400 MAJOR 400 MAJOR 400 MAJOR 400
The Bachelor of Environmental Science with The BEnvSci(Hons) degree requires a minimum How do I choose a major in a
Honours (BEnvSci(Hons)) is a career-focused total of 480 points: BEnvSci(Hons)?
degree that will prepare you with the knowledge • 270 points of compulsory Environmental It is helpful to think about where you might
and skills to solve environmental and global Science core courses want a career in environmental science to help
sustainability challenges. • a minimum of 135 points of courses towards you choose your major. Also, talk to specialist
a major staff about their courses. We know that students
Planning your degree • a minimum of 60 points of elective courses. doing subjects that interest them are more likely
The BEnvSci(Hons) degree consists of an to succeed in their studies.
environmental science core, a major from the FAQS
second year onwards, and optional courses where Can I take a double major in a
you can follow your interests and find courses to How do I change from a BSc to a BEnvSci(Hons)?
support your environmental science major. BEnvSci(Hons)?
It is not recommended that you take a double
The degree takes an interdisciplinary, To change from the BSc to the BEnvSci(Hons), you major in the BEnvSci(Hons), however if you
quantitative, and bicultural approach to will need to seek specialist advice from either choose to you will need to seek advice in each
environmental science. the Science Student Advisor - scienceugadvice@ year of study, and to be aware that it may take
canterbury.ac.nz or the programme coordinator longer than four years to complete.
The first year consists of 6 prescribed courses – environmentalscience@canterbury.ac.nz. You
to ensure a thorough grounding in bio-physical must fulfil all the degree requirements for the
sciences and analytical skills.
Contact
BEnvSci(Hons), including all compulsory core
From second year onwards the students will courses and those of your chosen major.
select one of six interdisciplinary majors. Depending on the stage at which you choose
The six majors are: to change the degree, it may take longer than 4
years to complete the degree.
• Freshwater. Acquire skills to assist with the
management of freshwater resources and Are there work placement requirements for Georgina Rule Sally Gaw
ecosystems. the degree? Beatrice Tinsley 331 Beatrice Tinsley 318
• Ecosystem Health and Biosecurity. Combine Yes, the degree requires 400 hours of work-based
ecological knowledge, field and lab skills to Phone: 03 369 5904, ext 95904
learning.
manage natural resources. Email: environmentalscience@canterbury.ac.nz
• Environmental Change. Develop skills to How do I change my major in a
tackle a range of environmental issues. BEnvSci(Hons)?
• Environmental Contamination. Determine To change your major, it is important to be aware
and mitigate impacts of environmental of the requirements of your new major, and to
contamination. seek advice. If you change majors after your first
year of study, it may mean that you will take
• Environmental Hazards and Disasters. longer to complete your qualification.
Understand, mitigate and manage anticipated
hazard impacts.
• Sustainable Coasts. Contribute to sustainable
use and management of coastal and marine
resources.
www.canterbury.ac.nz 7
2021 Key dates
A calendar of important dates for the academic year, including semester start and finish dates, examinations, graduation, study breaks
and public holidays.
January
5 January UC reopens
11 January Summer School Starts
February
8 February Waitangi Day observed UC Closed
19 February Release of results for summer school
22 February Lectures start for semester one
March
7 March Last date to change enrolment/withdraw semester 1 courses with refund
21 March Last date to change enrolment/withdraw whole-year courses with refund
April
1 April Lectures end – mid semester break
2–25 April Mid semester lecture break UC open – a great time to catch up on assignments and reading. Fieldtrips scheduled.
2 April Good Friday UC closed
5 April Easter Monday UC closed
6 April University holiday UC closed
14 & 16 April Graduation
26 April ANZAC Day observed UC closed
27 April Lectures resume
May
14 May Final date to withdraw semester 1 courses (no refund)
June
4 June Lectures end for semester one
7 June Queen's birthday UC closed
8–11 June Semester one study period
14–26 June Semester one examination period
28 June – 16 July Mid-year break
July
9 July Release of results for semester one
19 July Lectures start for semester two
August
1 August Last date to change enrolment/withdraw semester 2 courses with refund
27 August Lectures end – mid semester break
Last date to change enrolment/ withdraw whole-year courses (no refund)
30 August – 10 September Mid semester lecture break UC open – a great time to catch up on assignments and reading. Fieldtrips scheduled.
September
13 September Lectures resume
October
1 October Last date to withdraw semester 2 courses (no refund)
22 October Lectures end for semester two
25 October Labour Day UC closed
26–29 October Semester two study period
November
1–13 November Semester two and whole year examination period
12 November Show Day UC closed
15 November Summer school starts
December
3 December Release results for semester two and whole year
15 & 17 December Graduation
24 December – 5 January Summer break – University holidays UC closed
8 Your Guide to Studying Science at UCThe academic year
The academic year is split into two Grading Scale
semesters, with a two-week break Grade GPA Value Marks
About your
coursework
in the middle. After each semester A+ 9 90 – 100
there is a one-week study break, A 8 85 – 89.99
followed by two weeks for exams.
A- 7 80 – 84.99
At 100 level, most courses are 15 points. Each Complete your
15 point course should use about 10 hours – B+ 6 75 – 79.99 coursework
including lectures, labs and tutorials and self- B 5 70 – 74.99 It’s very important to complete your
directed study. coursework and hand it in on time.
At 200 and 300 level, course may be 15 or 30 B- 4 65 – 69.99
If you can’t sit an exam because of illness
points in the College of Science, but the time C+ 3 60 – 64.99 or unexpected events, your teachers will
commitment is the same; 15 points = 10 hours use your coursework marks to decide
a week, 30 points in one Semester = 20 hours a C 2 55 – 59.99 whether you pass or fail the course.
week or 10 hours a week if taken over a whole
C- 1 50 – 54.99
year.
Keep your notes
Semester One Semester Two D 0 40 – 49.99
You need to keep your rough notes as well,
Year One Four courses Four courses in case your teacher asks to see them.
E -1 0 – 39.99
Year Two Four courses Four courses
Year Three Four courses Four courses A pass is 50 marks and over. Ask for help early
It’s important to ask for help early if you
What is a GPA? Non-numerical grades need it.
GPA stands for Grade Point Average, and this Grade GPA Value Definition The coursework is meant to challenge you
is recorded on your internal transcript. You can P n/a Pass – so don’t worry if you find it difficult.
view this in myUC. Each grade you receive has a
F n/a Fail Get all the help you can. Don’t struggle in
corresponding numerical grade value assigned to
silence.
it (pictured below). S n/a Special Pass
Your teachers and the Student Care team
R 1 Restricted Pass#
A+ = 9 B+ = 6 C+ = 3 D=0 can provide help and guidance.
X -3 Dishonesty
A=8 B=5 C=2 E = -1 Being part of a study group for each class
I n/a Incomplete* is another good source of support.
A- = 7 B- = 4 C- = 1 X = -3
# In a course at 100- or 200-level examiners
The GPA is based on an average which is may grant restricted credit (R) which shall be
calculated by multiplying each grade’s value by equivalent to a pass for all purposes except as a
the course’s points to achieve a Grade Point Total, prerequisite.
which is then divided by the total number of Used for abandoned PhDs or where a Master’s
*
points taken (see the example below). has been awarded instead of a PhD.
Grade
Course Grade
Grade Points Point GPA
Code Value
Total
SCIE 101 B- 4 x 15 = 60
BIOL 112 C 2 x 15 = 30
PSYC 105 C- 1 x 15 = 15
PSYC 106 D 0 x 15 =0
LAWS 101 C- 1 x 30 = 30
90 135 1.5
Working: 135/90 = 1.5 GPA
www.canterbury.ac.nz 9What you need to know
Have you confirmed
your timetable?
You will need your UC username and password
to view your timetable. It is available via the
following: https://mytimetable.canterbury.ac.nz/
aplus/student
Find your way around
UCGo is an app which can help you to find
your way around UC. Alternatively there are
interactive maps available on the UC Website:
www.canterbury.ac.nz/maps/home
Lectures – what you
need to know
• At 100 level, your lectures will often be in large
lecture theatres. If there is a lecture in the
room before you, don’t crowd the door, let the Labs – what you need to know How to be on top
others out before you go in. Don’t be scared to
sit near the front, or next to other students for • You may be required to wear specialised of your studies
that matter. clothing when working in a lab. This is for your
1. Assignments
safety. It is not negotiable.
• Be prepared for lectures, whether you take • Complete them all and submit them –
notes on a computer, in a notebook or use the • Courses running labs provide you the chance even if they are only 2%.
PowerPoint notes provided online – take notes. to get additional knowledge to progress.
• Schedule assignment work into your
These are a helpful way to expand on the • Labs are a great opportunity to get to know timetable.
information provided in the lecturer’s notes, classmates better, and to ask questions. • Seek help if you are unclear.
and are invaluable in exam revision. Store your
notes securely. Course outlines 2. Go to lectures
• The Academic Skills Centre run courses on Generally found on Learn (the student intranet), 3. Plan
note-taking. these give lots of helpful information including:
However you do it – on your phone,
• Read the recommended readings for the • who are the course coordinators and lecturers a wall planner, post-it notes.
lectures. We know that textbooks are • what sort of assessments are required, their
expensive, but are chosen carefully to support values and due dates 4. Connect with lecturers and other
course material. Textbooks are available in the students
• a schedule of lecture topics
library if you are unable to purchase them.
• required and recommended textbooks 5. Check your student emails
• Turn off or silence your mobile device during
• departmental guidelines. at least weekly
lectures, labs and tutorials. You need to be
fully engaged in the learning opportunities a
6. Ask for help
lecture offers.
We have a raft of people who are happy
• Lectures may be recorded, which can be
to help and advise you. Find your person
a really helpful tool for revision, but the
and keep checking in.
recording can never replace the real thing.
We strongly recommend that you attend 7. Work out your personal pace
lectures.
For example, are you a morning person
• Lectures can also include helpful hints for or a night owl? Do you not focus
exam and test revision. until you’ve been for a 10km jog? Do
you learn best by studying solo or in
a group? Get into a regular routine as
early as you can in the semester.
10 Your Guide to Studying Science at UCFAQ
My lectures are clashing. What do I do? Do I need to do SCIE 101? Can I pass the year if I drop a course?
If you have course clashes, but you want to take If you have enrolled in BSc for the first time at UC The BSc is a very flexible degree; there are no set
both of the courses, please contact the relevant in 2018 or later, or the BDataSc or BEnvSci(Hons), years to pass before you can proceed to the next
course coordinators and ask if the lectures are you need to do SCIE 101. year.
recorded or if there is an alternative way of This applies even if you have started your studies If you fail or drop a course, you may no longer
managing the clash. (You can find the relevant in UC in another degree previously, and switched meet the prerequisites for some higher level
course coordinator by searching the course by to the BSc in 2018 or later; or if you started a BSc courses in the following semester or year.
code.) in another institution previously and transferred However, you may still meet the prerequisites for
If the clash is deemed unmanageable by the to a BSc in UC in 2018 or later. other higher level courses. In this case, you can
course coordinators, you will need to change at There are no exceptions to this. More information continue with the higher level courses you are
least one of your courses. If you aren’t sure which about the course content of SCIE 101 can be eligible to take while at the same time taking the
one to drop or what to take instead, please get in found at www.canterbury.ac.nz/courseinfo/ lower level courses you previously failed or need.
touch with Science Student Advisor for advice. GetCourseDetails.aspx?course=SCIE101 If you are unsure of the consequences of
It is ideal to do SCIE 101 in your first year, but if dropping or failing a course, get in touch with
Which courses are required for my major?
you haven’t done so you can add it into your your Student Advisor.
You can find the list of required courses for your
enrolment in your second or third years.
major at www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations/ What is a major?
academic-regulations/ How do I drop a course, or add another A major is the main subject area you will be
All students who enrolled in a BSc at UC in 2018 course into my enrolment? studying during your Bachelor’s degree. Very
or later for the first time must also do SCIE 101. You can drop a course through your myUC likely, half or more of the courses you do at UC
As you will see, a relatively small number of account. Here is more information on how to do will be in your major. For example, some BSc
courses are required for each major. The rest of this: www.canterbury.ac.nz/enrol/change/ majors are Psychology, Biology, and Physics.
your enrolment needs to be filled with elective Important dates 2021: Can I minor in another subject?
courses, which can be either complementary to
your major, or they can be in completely different • 7 March: Deadline to drop a semester one Yes!
subject areas. course with no academic penalty, full refund.
Minors can be done in a science or non-science
• 21 March: Deadline to drop a whole year course subject. In most cases it is easy to fit a minor
I need help with planning my degree. with no academic penalty, full refund. into a degree plan with a single major. Minors
Who do I go to? • 14 May: Deadline to drop a semester one typically involve doing 75 points in the minor
If you want help with planning your degree, and course with no academic penalty, no refund. subject, but there can be additional stipulations.
choosing your courses, you need to get in touch • 1 August: Deadline to drop a semester two If you are interested in doing a minor in any
with our friendly student advisors. course with full refund, or to add another subject, get in touch with your Science Student
Because student advisors have back to back course into your enrolment for semester two. Advisor.
appointments through most of the day, the best • 27 August: Deadline to drop a whole year That being said, if you are interested in taking a
way to get in touch with them is by email. course with no academic penalty, no refund. few courses outside of your major, but you don’t
• 1 October: Deadline to drop a semester two want to commit for a minor, you can still take
If you are an undergraduate student, you need
course with no academic penalty, no refund. elective courses from outside of your major for
to speak to Bengu. Email scienceugadvice@
canterbury.ac.nz with your questions, or book in interest.
If I fail or drop a course, do I have to take it
for an in-person appointment. again? Can I take any Arts or Commerce courses as
If you are a postgraduate student, Anna If the course you failed is required for your major, a BSc student?
Chapman is the best person to help you. Email you will need to take it again. The majoring Yes, you can take up to 105 points of non-science
her through sciencepgadvice@canterbury.ac.nz requirements are listed at www.canterbury.ac.nz/ courses throughout your BSc.
with your questions, or make an appointment for regulations/academic-regulations/bsc-229/
an in-person consultation. under each major. SCIE 101 is also required for
Both student advisors are based in Beatrice all BSc students starting their BSc in 2018 and
Tinsley, ground floor. (Enter the Beatrice Tinsley onwards, and for BDataSc and BEnvSci(Hons)
through the main entrance. Turn right. You will students.
see the College of Science office at the end of the If the course you drop or fail is not required for
hallway.) your major, you can retake it if you want to.
Alternatively, you can take another course to
replace it. If you are unsure, contact the Science
Student Advisor.
www.canterbury.ac.nz 11How long does it take to do a double If I drop a course will I still be a full-time What other support is available to me?
major? Is it too hard? student? There are many support services available on
If the degree is planned carefully, in most cases Ideally, you would pass 120 points worth of campus, whether you are looking to remedy a
it takes three years to graduate with a double courses each year. However, For StudyLink specific problem, or just see if you can do better
major, the same as a single major. The workload purposes, 105 points of courses is considered to in any area of your life. You can see the full list of
is also the same as doing a single major. be full time study. support services under the “Support services” tab
When you are doing a single major, you would This means that if you start out with the regular on the UC Home page. Here are a few examples
take courses in your major, but you would also four course per semester workload, and later of various support services:
have plenty of space for elective courses. These drop a course, you will still be considered a full The Student Care Team can help with a wide
elective courses can come from a variety of time student. (This is assuming that the course range of topics. Some examples are juggling
disciplines including your main major, but they you are dropping is worth 15 points. If you are commitments, dealing with financial hardship, or
can also come from other degree schedules such dropping a 30 point course you need to check understanding UC policies and processes. More
as Arts or Commerce. your overall points carefully.) information on the services they provide and
When you are doing a double major, you don’t International students need to be enrolled in ways to get in touch with them is at
have as much space to take elective courses. at least 90 points per year; 45 per semester. www.canterbury.ac.nz/support/needtotalk/.
Roughly half of your degree would consist of (However in cases where a student has fewer The Equity & Disability Service can help mitigate
courses from your first major, and the other half than 45 points of courses left to complete a the effects of physical or mental impairment,
would be courses from your second major. degree, this lesser workload is often acceptable. whether temporary or permanent. More
If you intend to do a double major, make sure to You will be advised by the enrolments team if information is at
see a Student Advisor at the beginning of each there is anything you need to do.) www.canterbury.ac.nz/equity-disability/.
year to make sure you are on track with your The Academic Skills Centre have a range of
What do I do if I am struggling with a
degree plan. workshops related to study skills and exam
course?
preparation. You can also book one-on-one
What jobs can I get with a BSc? In the first instance, make sure that you are appointments with them. More information is at
There are too many to list, but you can find some attending all lectures and course activities, and www.canterbury.ac.nz/support/asc/.
examples of the kind of jobs you can get with submit all assignments, even if you don’t think
your degree here: www.canterbury.ac.nz/careers/ you will do very well. You also need to talk to I want to go on exchange next year. Which
students/subjects/. your course coordinator as soon as possible. courses do I need to take there? How will
Your lecturers are likely to have office hours you this affect my degree?
If you go to any job search website, and browse can take advantage of, some courses also have
through some job titles that seem interesting, This will be resolved during the later stages
additional tutorials and support available. You of the application process to go on exchange.
you will notice that many of them will require a can find out about all of these by talking to your
“relevant degree” and a list of skills needed. Your In the first instance, please have a look at the
course coordinator. exchange website, www.canterbury.ac.nz/
degree at UC will give you many of the technical
skills required to do any job in your field, and it If you have done all of this, and you’re still study/study-abroad-and-exchange/outgoing-
will also put you in a good position for learning struggling with the course, you may consider exchange-current-uc-students/ and attend one
additional skills quickly on the job. withdrawing from it to be able to focus more on of the exchange seminars listed there. As part
your remaining courses. You can do this online of the process, you will be prompted to choose
We highly encourage students to have a think through your myUC account. (There is a deadline universities, and come up with a list of courses
about the kind of work they like doing early for this, so it is not always possible to withdraw.) that seem similar to the ones you would need
on and acquire useful skills to do that job well. to do at UC. The courses you have suggested
Science degrees are quite flexible and we can If the course you drop is required for your major,
you will need to take it again. The majoring will then be assessed for transfer of credit, and
often tailor it by choosing the courses that will you will be notified of the outcome before you
give you the skills you need for your intended requirements are listed under each major at
www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations/academic- go on exchange. All of this process is handled
career. If you have a specific kind of job you want by the International Relationships Office in
to do, get in touch your student advisor or your regulations/bsc-229/. SCIE 101 is also required for
all BSc students starting their BSc in 2018 and collaboration with departments.
favourite lecturer as soon as possible to discuss
the best courses to take to get there. onwards, and for BDataSc and BEnvSci(Hons) If you want to go over your degree requirements
students. before submitting your course preferences for
If the course you drop is not required for exchange, please make an appointment with
your major, you can retake it if you want to. Bengu, the Science Student Advisor.
Alternatively, you can take another course to
replace it. If you are unsure, contact your Science
Student Advisor.
12 Your Guide to Studying Science at UCStudent support
• Equipment load of digital voice recorders and Māori student support
assistive listening devices.
UC Māori offers support, advice and guidance for
• Assistive and Information Technology:
all ākonga Māori studying at Te Whare Wānanga
software demos and information on a variety
o Waitaha | University of Canterbury (UC). Led
of screen readers, speech recognition software
by the whānau at Te Waka Pākākāno | Office
and mind mapping tools.
of the Assistant Vice-Chancellor Māori, Pacific
• Alternative Format Centre: specialising
and Equity, our initiatives focus on supporting
in converting information into accessible
ākonga Māori to succeed academically, while
formats, including captioning videos, Braille
encouraging personal growth and connection to
and electronic formats.
Māori community and culture.
We are very aware that each student’s needs are
Manaakitanga is important to us. Whether
different. There may be individual queries you
you are thinking about university study or
Academic Skills Centre have about things that are not covered here. If
enrolling for the first time, UC Māori can provide
The Academic Skills Centre (ASC) is a free this is the case, or you have any general queries
you with guidance and support to ensure the
advisory service and resource hub that focuses about disability services at the University of
study pathway you choose, is right for you. We
on writing and study strategies to maximise Canterbury, please contact the team.
will continue to support you through to the
student achievement at all levels – from first year completion of your chosen degree and also offer
Contact
through to PhD. a range of services and initiatives designed to
Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4pm,
We offer individual consultations with a learning including term breaks help you succeed.
advisor to discuss a specific assignment, as well If you have any questions, need help with
General Enquiries to Room 125
as workshops, seminars, lectures, and online anything or would just like to come in and meet
Forestry building
resources on critical thinking and writing in the the team – get in touch! Nau mai haere mai ki te
university context—everything from the correct Phone: +64 3 369 3334 or ext 93334 Whare Wānanga o Waitaha.
use of semi-colons, to creating a citations list, to Email: eds@canterbury.ac.nz
subject-specific styles of discourse. www.canterbury.ac.nz/equity-disability/ Contact
Level 1, Te Ao Marama building, Arts Road
Contact
Phone: +64 3 369 3900
Student Care Phone: +64 3 369 3868
Email: maoridevelopment@canterbury.ac.nz
Email: academicskills@canterbury.ac.nz Student Care are your support team at the
Level 3, Puaka-James Hight University of Canterbury. Our Student Care
Advisors provide advice and guidance to all
Pacific Development Team
www.canterbury.ac.nz/support/asc/ The Pacific Development Team provides advice
domestic and international students. Our
service is free and confidential. We can help with and pastoral support for UC’s Pasifika students.
Equity & Disability Service anything that might be affecting your studies Here are some ways we can help:
A large number of students with disabilities and wellbeing, including: • UC processes – enrolment, withdrawals,
study at the university and the Equity & • Goal setting and motivation backdated discontinuations, aegrotats,
Disability Service (EDS) is here to provide support, • Budgeting extensions, timetable clashes, appeals,
assistance and advice to ensure that you can • Confidence building academic reviews, complaints).
make the most of your time here and achieve • Listening and communication • Accessing your UC accounts – emails, Learn,
your academic goals. timetable, ICT account, library account.
• Conflict resolution
We assist students with disabilities by providing • Accessing appropriate resources around study
• Decision-making
appropriate, disability-related study support – PASS tutoring, study groups, workshops, time
• Time management
services and specialist resources such as: management, study plans, learning skills.
• Life in New Zealand and Kiwi culture
• Accessing other UC services – accommodation
• Exam Special Arrangements; for example extra • Settling in and homesickness
options, scholarship advice, career advice,
time, a Reader/Writer, ergonomic furniture, use • Social connections health centre, student clubs, gym.
of computer (spell-check & internet disabled), • Understanding UC processes and who to • Connecting with off-campus services –
separate rooms. contact StudyLink, legal advice, budgeting services,
• Limited Full-Time Study through StudyLink; • Other personal worries and concerns church, high commission.
approved for disability-related reasons.
Contact • Advocate on your behalf – Tutors, lecturers,
• Notetaking in lectures.
Level 1, Forestry Building student advisors, StudyLink.
• Rest room.
Phone: +64 3 369 3388 • Write support letters.
• NZ Sign Language interpreting.
Email: studentcare@canterbury.ac.nz • Support you in meetings e.g. academic
• Study rooms. reviews, lecturers etc.
www.canterbury.ac.nz/support/needtotalk/
• Lend a confidential ear to any personal or
family issues affecting your studies.
www.canterbury.ac.nz 13Contact We can provide assistance with finding squash courts and sport courts. Their extensive
jobs: group fitness programme is part of your
37 Creyke Road, Ilam, Christchurch.
membership (excluding Spin) where you can be
Phone: +64 3 369 3554 • UC CareerHub
expertly guided through Yoga, Tabata, Zumba,
Email: pasifika@canterbury.ac.nz • Job hunting strategies Step, Pump, BAT, Supercircuit, NRG or Spin
• Job hunting books classes. Timetables and offerings are tailored
UC Careers, Internships • Researching Companies and Organisations to the student population. Anyone can join us
and Employment • Job market information though, so even when you finish your degree you
can continue to enjoy the UC RecCentre at special
The staff of Careers, Internships & Employment
alumni prices. Your non-uni friends and family
are qualified and experienced career consultants
can also join to help keep you motivated.
and graduate recruitment specialists. They, and
the resources they have available, can assist in For more information visit:
all aspects of career decision making and job We can provide assistance with applying www.canterbury.ac.nz/ucreccentre/
searching. for jobs:
• Curriculum vitae/résumé, cover letters and Health
Discover your options
application forms
Our staff are here to help you identify your UC Health Centre
• Job interviews
personal strengths, skills, knowledge, interests, The Health Centre is a clinic devoted to providing
• Assessment centres and psychometric testing
values and job interest areas, and to help you excellent medical, counselling and related
with your course and career options. • Seminars
services to the students and wider community of
• Guide to Job Hunting the University of Canterbury. We aim to provide
We can provide careers and course advice: services that are affordable, accessible and of
Contact
• What can I do with my degree? high quality.
• Careers Advice Level 1 Geography Building.
Phone:+64 3 369 0303 All students enrolled at UC including English
• Students Advisors Language School and Foundation Studies
Email: careers@canterbury.ac.nz
• Scholarships www.canterbury.ac.nz/careers/ can attend. UC staff and visitors can attend
• Seminars the medical and ‘other’ clinics (but not the
counselling service) and may be enrolled or
• Research career options
UC RecCentre casual patients.
• Careers Resource Area
If you are keen to get active, be it through the To enrol at the Health Centre you will need to fill
• Job seekers with a Disability or Health
gym or sport, the University of Canterbury and out the patient-enrolment form which can be
Condition
the University of Canterbury Student Association found on the Health Centre website.
• Study Options (USCA) offers you some great opportunities to do
so, right here on campus. The clinical staff at the Health Centre are fully
qualified health professionals who have a special
The RecCentre is the primary fitness facility on interest in the problems and needs of university
campus. They offer all the usual gym offerings students.
plus more! They have a large weights area, boxing
training area, cardio equipment, climbing wall, For more information visit:
www.canterbury.ac.nz/healthcentre
14 Your Guide to Studying Science at UCGlobal Exchange
Change your world
UC Global Exchange is a student exchange
programme which gives you the opportunity
to study for a semester or a year at one of UC’s
partner universities around the world. While on
exchange, you remain enrolled at UC and pay UC
tuition fees.
Courses successfully completed at the partner
university are then credited back towards
your UC degree (subject to approval from the
departments and College). And best of all, you
don’t pay tuition fees at the partner university!
Why go on exchange?
• Pay UC tuition fees, get an international
experience
• Make new friends from around the world
• Travel and see new places
• Take courses not available at UC ‘I can’t stress enough how ‘Go on exchange! Anywhere
• Enhance your job prospects and broaden your great exchange was. It’s around the world, but in
horizons!
great for your CV, it won’t particular choose
Where can I go? break the bank and you will somewhere outside your
The University of Canterbury has over 60 have the time of your life. If comfort zone. Go
exchange partner universities around the world. you want to travel, exchange somewhere with a different
Some partners include:
• University of British Columbia is one of the cheapest and language and culture to
• National University of Singapore most fun ways of doing it.’ New Zealand because you’ll
learn so many new skills
• Uppsala University
• University of Leicester
You can choose to study in some stunning
Robbie Morrison and appreciate different
locations, from Singapore, Sweden to the UK, Exchange to Copenhagen University
cultures.’
USA and many more! Check out the programme
and destination that will suit your degree the
Sam Brosnahan
best, go to www.canterbury.ac.nz/study/study-
Get on board!
abroad-and-exchange/outgoing-exchange- Former President of UCSA
current-uc-students/ You must apply to UC to take part in an
exchange programme. You will need to have a Completed a UC Global Exchange at
Shanghai University of Finance and
How much will it cost?
good academic record (a minimum B average is
required). Some partner universities may have Economics
The great thing about UC Global Exchange is additional requirements. To check the application
that you pay UC tuition fees and do not pay deadlines and apply online, visit the UC Global
tuition fees at the partner university. If you are Exchange website.
eligible for a student loan or allowance here at More information
UC, you will normally continue to be eligible
Want to know more? International Mobility Team
while on exchange, subject to meeting StudyLink International Relationships Office
requirements. You are responsible for all of your Information seminars about the exchange
Level 3 Matariki
own travel and living expenses while you’re programme are held throughout Semester 1
Phone: +64 3 369 2459
away. Living costs can vary depending on your and Semester 2 each year, as well as a Global
Email: ucmobility@canterbury.ac.nz
exchange destination. Exchange Fair in Semester 1. For a schedule of
these events go to www.canterbury.ac.nz/study/
The UC Global Exchange programme is subject to
study-abroad-and-exchange/outgoing-exchange- COVID-related restrictions, including travel and border
current-uc-students/. restrictions and ongoing evaluation of health and
safety considerations.
www.canterbury.ac.nz 15Student groups, clubs and societies
UC Science clubs BioSoc
CompSoc
A community to engage in discussion on all Social Networking
at UC
topics relevant to biology. Plus we facilitate
UC’s Computer Society provides opportunities for greater communication and interaction between
computer enthusiasts to make new friends, meet students and staff.
industry leaders and have fun!
www.facebook.com/groups/396757107046080 The College of Science has
www.compsoc.org.nz
EnviroSoc
several active social media
Rocksoc
EnviroSoc is a club for all the environmentalists
channels.
Focused on connecting people with a similar out there. Providing academic support, seminars, • Facebook
sense of fun. Run by Geology students, they aim social events and hands-on experience in the www.facebook.com/ucscience/
to create a sense of camaraderie. community.
• Twitter
www.facebook.com/rocksocnz www.facebook.com/EnviroSocUC/ twitter.com/UCNZscience
GeogSoc • Instagram
GeogSoc focuses on sustainability with an
University of Canterbury www.instagram.com/ucscience/
emphasis on academic support, social events, Students’ Association (UCSA) • YouTube
and interaction with the wider community. UCSA is the University of Canterbury Students’ www.youtube.com/user/
www.facebook.com/geogsoc1 Association Incorporated. Established in 1894, UCScienceOutreach
UCSA is a not-for-profit organisation with
• LinkedIn
ChemSoc charitable status. Twelve elected student
www.linkedin.com/showcase/
A club committed to bringing students together representatives govern UCSA with the support
uc-science/
as a community through fun social activities, and guidance of external advisors. The UCSA
employs up to 80 full-time and over 100 part- We post regularly about student and
as well as providing academic help and industry academic success, science in the
connections. time and casual staff who report through a Chief
Executive Officer. news, and about the various outreach
www.facebook.com/groups/822463201166560 programmes and events we are involved
The UCSA operates a number of other facilities
in. Like and follow us if you’d like to know
PhysSoc spread around the campus, including cafes in the
more about what our scientists and
Undercroft, Dovedale campus (Collective) and in
Members come from all corners of campus, students do.
the Engineering building (Nuts and Bolts). They
drawn in by the social atmosphere bound by It is important to be mindful of your
also operate the Foundry.
our love of physics. If you’re passionate about on-line presence for personal safety and,
physics, need some study help with physics and The UCSA is based on the second level of Haere-
as you will be reminded time and again,
maths, and enjoy playing with liquid nitrogen roa, 90 Ilam Road. Opened in July 2019, Haere-roa
because future employers all check your
then join today. is the new hub of UC students and the UCSA.
Facebook page.
This new, purpose-built space includes student
www.facebook.com/uc.physsoc You can post whatever you like, but please
welfare and advocacy spaces, an outdoor
amphitheatre overlooking the Avon River, as well ensure that your privacy settings are such
UCPsyc that the people you want to see your
as club, meeting, hospitality, office and event
Our main emphasis is on providing members posts are the only ones that can.
spaces.
with valuable support, for everyone
There’s academic advice and support through to Think about what you post and how it
(undergraduate and postgraduate alike), by way
social comment and entertainment by way of may read by others in your community
of seminars, guest lectures and social gatherings.
UCSA’s magazine, CANTA; from huge events like and beyond.
www.facebook.com/uc.psyc
Orientation, End of Lectures Tea Party, Grad Ball,
SpeechSoc and Child Care at UCSA’s Early Learning Centres.
Join like-minded Speechies or MAud’s for a This diversity reflects the many services that
bit of fun, banter, helping people and academic students have initiated to ensure that the
support. university experience for students at Canterbury
is all that it can be.
Email: peechsoc@outlook.com
www.facebook.com/speechsoc/ https://ucsa.org.nz/
www.instagram.com/speechsoc/ hello@ucsa.org.nz
03 369 0555
16 Your Guide to Studying Science at UCUCSA – Advocacy and Welfare
Kia ora koutou, from the university, the Advocacy and Welfare practitioner of Christchurch, of a one-eighth
team is able to act on behalf of you, the student, share in her estate to establish a “Special Trust
It’s my pleasure something that UC staff are unable to do. fund… for the purpose of assisting any deserving
as the UCSA students.”
President to Foodbank In 2013, the University of Canterbury delegated
the administration of the Mickle Fund Loan to
welcome you to If finances have gotten a bit tight and you need
UCSA. UC Financial Service remains responsible
some help with groceries, the Foodbank may be
UC. We’re the for you. Enrolled students are eligible to apply for approving, making payment and collecting all
university with the largest for UCSA Foodbank once a term, and if approved loan repayments.
students’ association in the will be provided with a food parcel and a $30 New If your situation fits the criteria and your loan
World voucher. The vouchers, however, cannot application is approved, you could receive a loan
country, so I would love to be used on alcohol, cigarettes or phone cards. To up to $5,000 which does not accrue interest
encourage you to get amongst enquire about Foodbank, drop in to see the UCSA while you are studying at UC, and the loan
and make the most of what we HELP volunteers or contact the Advocacy and period will not exceed 10 years after you leave
Welfare Team members to make an appointment. UC. Interest may be charged, depending on your
have to offer. With events ranging financial circumstances, in a range between 0%
from live music to free food, as Hardship Grants and the annualized CPI as per the RBNZ applying
well as a thriving clubs scene – as at the date of approval of the loan, calculated
Hardship Grants may be granted to students who on a daily basis from the date of completion of
there’s something for everyone! have had something unforeseen or unexpected your studies at UC.
arise and have exhausted their options in finding
We’re also here to help – with many services a means of payment. The maximum grant to any Interested students need to contact the UCSA
available to you as a student, we’re the one student should not exceed $800. Students Advocacy and Welfare Manager to arrange an
independent body you can turn to if you need are eligible to apply for the Hardship Grant once appointment to complete an application. Only
help at UC. It’s not unusual to have a bit of a per calendar year. ONE loan is available to an individual student at
tricky time at uni, so I’d love to encourage you to any given time.
There are strict criteria around Hardship
connect with any support services that look good Grants, such as, the circumstances being truly
and ask for help when you need it. unforeseen or unexpected (hint: rent payments UCSA Dental
Above all, I hope you have a fantastic year and are generally foreseen… please see the Mickle Subsided Dental Scheme
time at UC! Loan Fund below), the student being willing and The purpose of UCSA Dental is to ensure students
Kim Fowler able to succeed in their studies, and having less have access to preventative dental treatment,
UCSA President than $1000 across all of their bank accounts. reducing the risk of dental pain that can distract
If you would like to find out more/apply for a from study. Check-ups cost $35 and treatment
Class Reps Hardship Grant get in contact with the Advocacy
and Welfare Manager to make an appointment.
ranges from $50–$150 and dental hygiene
appointments are $60. Head over to
Class Reps provide important links between https://ucsa.org.nz/student-support/advocacy-
classes and lecturers. Class Reps are the first
point of contact for students with issues and,
Food Support Service welfare/ucsa-dental/ to learn how to book your
Enrolled students facing financial hardship are check-up.
once trained, offer guidance and support for their
classmates. To find your Class Rep or sign-up to eligible to apply for the USCA Support Service,
help others, head over to the UCSA website: and if approved they will be provided with food Contact
https://ucsa.org.nz/student-support/advocacy- parcels every fortnight/month. The service is The UCSA Advocacy and Welfare Office is located
welfare/class-representatives provided by the Catholic Tertiary Chaplaincy for in the UCSA offices , level two, Haere-roa,
the duration of the academic year. To make an 90 Ilam Road
UCSA Advocacy Advice appointment contact the Advocacy and
Welfare team.
https://ucsa.org.nz/student-support/advocacy-
The Student Advocate is able to assist you in any welfare/
number of matters here at UC. Academic appeals
and grievances, disciplinary issues, Special
Mickle Fund
Consideration, dispute resolution, the list goes The Doctor AFJ Mickle Fund Loan is a recoverable
on. Come in to see the UCSA HELP volunteers or loan made available by UC Financial Services
contact the Student Advocate to see if they can to students of ability and good character who
assist you. If they cannot, they can definitely put by reason of their financial circumstances are
you in contact with someone who can. unable to pursue their studies or are seriously
handicapped in doing so because they cannot
The Student Advocate can help you prepare your
meet their daily living expenses. It was
case, go along to meetings with you, liaise with
established in 1937 as an endowment by Mrs
UC staff, assist with letter writing and more. As
AME Mickle, widow of Doctor AFJ Mickle, medical
an employee of the UCSA, which is independent
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