Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Science (Biodiversity Management)

The world is facing two major environmental issues – climate and biodiversity loss. To tackle these specific issues in Aotearoa, New Zealand, the government is backing local and national initiatives – and they require biodiversity professionals with applied knowledge and field experience to lead the way. Benefits of the Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Science programme: When you graduate, you’ll be able to: Earn and learn: This programme mixes on-campus block courses and online learning, making it an excellent option for biodiversity professionals who are already working and want to start postgraduate study. Move your career up a level: With a postgraduate qualification, you’ll acquire higher-level knowledge and develop the necessary skills for your specialisation, strengthening your CV and increasing the likelihood of a higher salary. Dip your toes into research: Complete a small industry or community-linked dissertation with the help of a project mentor. Key focus on Te Ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi: Put cross-cultural perspectives that embrace understanding and engagement with indigenous bodies of knowledge, techniques, and worldviews into practice. Spotlight on partnership and stakeholder engagement: Strengthen your relationship-building and collaboration skills to work professionally with Mana Whenua (Aotearoa NZ) and other stakeholders to drive the best outcomes for our land and people. Access state-of-the-art facilities (local and national): Depending on where you choose to complete your compulsory on-campus block courses, you’ll learn in various facilities, including research and computer labs, marae, herbariums, and simulators, with access to specialist equipment and machinery. Learn from experts across the country: As part of Te Pūkenga, this master’s programme is co-taught by highly qualified and respected scientists and industry consultants from around Aotearoa, New Zealand. Transition into further postgraduate study: This programme cross-credits towards our Master of Applied Science (Biodiversity Management). At Unitec, we want to manaaki student success wherever we can, and scholarships are one of the ways we do that. We have scholarships that recognise the achievements and the challenges of dedicating yourself to learning, whether in vocational trade, at the undergraduate level, or at the master's degree level and beyond. Check out the scholarships listed below. The filters under Award Types, Characteristics, and Status will help refine your search. If you have questions, please email our or book in with a .

What you will need to study this programme. Domestic students You must have completed at least one of the following: A recognised bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with merit (an average grade of B- or higher; Or A professional qualification in a relevant discipline recognised as equivalent to merit in a bachelor’s degree or equivalent. And meet one of the English entry requirements; University Entrance Literacy: 8 credits at Level 2 or above in English or Māori (4 in Reading, 4 in Writing); or Evidence of English language proficiency as outlined in the NZQA Rules on the Unitec English Language Requirements for International Students Web-page . Non Academic requirements You must have all the following: Attained the age of 20 years on or before the first day of the semester in which study for the programme is to commence; Provided sufficient evidence of aptitude or appropriate work or other life experience that would indicate a successful outcome in the qualification. Don’t meet these Academic requirements? If you don’t meet the academic criteria, our Bridging Education Programmes can help you qualify. Simply apply online , and we’ll discuss your next steps. If you don’t meet the above criteria, special or discretionary admission may apply ; your eligibility will be determined at the interview.