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

New Zealand

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What will I learn?

Massey Universitys 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 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 masters qualification.

Which department am I in?

School of Agriculture and Environment

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
NZ$46,590.00 (US$ 27,791) 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

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
NZ$46,590.00 (US$ 27,791) per year
International administration fee - 1000

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

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Distance Learning

Massey University,

Tennent Drive,

Palmerston North,

Turitea,

4474, North Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.Specific requirementsTo enter the Postgraduate Diploma in Science and Technology (Conservation Biology) you will have been awarded or qualified fora 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 ora 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 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.

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About Massey University

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