Bachelor of Science (Ecology and Conservation): Fees & Entry Requirements at Massey University, New Zealand

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Bachelor of Science (Ecology and Conservation)

New Zealand

What will I learn?

From molecules to forests, ecology is a broad discipline that teaches you how to make sense of the interactions between organisms and their environment. We now have a great deal of information about the natural world available to us – the problem is how to make sense of that information. Ecology attempts to do this. It is a broad discipline that teaches you how to make sense of the interactions between organisms and their environment. The Bachelor of Science (Ecology and Conservation) at Massey offers some of the best courses on ecology in New Zealand - making it the number one choice if you want a broad knowledge in the discipline.Our ecology staff are world-leading and their cutting edge research feature heavily in the teaching.You can expect to learn about the latest research findings in lectures.Our ecology programme is the longest running programme of its kind in New Zealand (more than 20 years).

Which department am I in?

School of Agriculture and Environment

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
NZ$39,900.00 (20,08,153) per year
International administration fee - 1000

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

July 2026

Venue

Auckland Campus

Albany Expressway (SH17),

Albany,

Auckland,

0632, North Island, New Zealand

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
NZ$39,900.00 (20,08,153) per year
International administration fee - 1000

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

February 2026

Venue

Auckland Campus

Albany Expressway (SH17),

Albany,

Auckland,

0632, North Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

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.At least 14 credits in NCEA Level 3 BiologyHaven't studied the right subjects at high schoolThe 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 BiologyThis course is 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

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

Pathways options

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About Massey University

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