Specialise in Conservation Biology for your Postgraduate Diploma in Science and Technology at Massey
Massey University’s Postgraduate Diploma in Science and Technology (Conservation Biology) gives you the opportunity to join the pathway to in-depth research at a master's level. The qualification consists of 90 credits of taught courses and 30 credits of research.
The qualification gives you the opportunity to show your analytical thinking and high-level research capability.
Work on real conservation issues
You will learn to address real conservation management problems. You will work in a small-group setting and engage with staff of conservation agencies who are working, on the ground, to save our endangered native species.
You will have the opportunity to take part in multiple field projects to experience the reality of conservation work in New Zealand, all before you graduate. This gives you an advantage with potential employers.
Or, you may choose to work on primarily analytical projects as part of your study, such as modelling population dynamics or ecosystems. You can also focus on lab projects, involving genetic analysis, physiology, or post-mortem work.
Further study
If you complete the qualification at a satisfactory level you may be able to proceed to the Master of Science (Conservation Biology). If so, credits you have gained through this qualification may be credited to the master’s qualification.
A Postgraduate Diploma in Science and Technology in Conservation Biology is a good fit if you:
have an undergraduate science degree
are interested in postgraduate conservation-related study, but do not have a research background
would like to undertake a predominantly taught postgraduate qualification.
Esperado Febrero 2025
Auckland Campus
Massey University Auckland (East Precinct),
Albany Expressway (SH17),
AUCKLAND,
Albany,
6320, New Zealand
Esperado Febrero 2025
All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.
Specific requirements
To enter the Postgraduate Diploma in Science and Technology (Conservation Biology) you will have been awarded or qualified for:
a Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, with a major in the intended postgraduate subject, or equivalent, with a minimum B- average in the majoring 300-level courses, or
a postgraduate certificate that includes 30 credits of courses from the schedule to the Postgraduate Diploma in Science and Technology, or equivalent.
You will need to provide verified copies of all academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.
International English Language Requirements:
Puede haber diferentes requisitos de IELTS en función del curso elegido.