Study Master of Science (Conservation Biology) at Massey University in New Zealand, School of Agriculture and Environment

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

With Masseys Master of Science Conservation Biology, 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. The conservation biology qualification has a strong emphasis on integrating theory with practice and teaching state-of-the-art analytical techniques, providing a good stepping-stone to PhD research as well as employment opportunities. Work on real projects You will have the opportunity to take part in multiple field projects. You will 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. Take advantage of our globally renowned expertise You will be able to take advantage of Masseys expertise across the sciences. We have a wide and relevant group of expertise within the university microbiology biochemistry agriculture ecology zoology environmental management. This means no matter what your research interest you will have access to a broad range of experts to assist you to develop your own research.

Which department am I in?

School of Agriculture and Environment

Study options

Full Time (1.5 Years)

Tuition fees

NZ$51,180.00 (US$ 30,529) per year

International administration fee - 1000

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

Start date

November 2027

Venue

Auckland Campus

Albany Expressway (SH17),

Albany,

Auckland,

0632, North Island, New Zealand

Full Time (1.5 Years)

Tuition fees

NZ$51,180.00 (US$ 30,529) per year

International administration fee - 1000

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

Start date

November 2026

Venue

Distance Learning

Massey University,

Tennent Drive,

Palmerston North,

Turitea,

4474, North Island, New Zealand

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Entry requirements

For international students

All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.Specific requirementsTo enter the Master of Science (Conservation Biology) you will have been awarded or qualified forthe Bachelor of Science degree with a major in the intended postgraduate subject or equivalent with a minimum B average in the majoring 300-level courses orthe Bachelor of Science with Honours in the intended MSc subject having achieved a B grade average over the contributing courses and a B grade in an approved research methods course orthe Postgraduate Diploma in Science and Technology in the intended MSc subject having achieved a B grade average over the contributing courses and a B grade in an approved research methods course orthe Postgraduate Certificate in Science and Technology in the intended MSc subject having achieved a B grade average over the contributing courses and a B grade in an approved research methods course.International English Language Requirements IELTS - 6.5 overall and minimum 6.0 in each bandTOEFL iBT Overall score 90 minimum 20 in WritingCambridge English - C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 176. No less than 169 in each skill.NCEL - Level 5PTE - 58 overall and minimum 50 in each communicative skillsLanguageCert - C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) with HIGH PASS and no less than Pass in each skill or C2 Mastery IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skill

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