Master of Wildlife Management (MWLM) 12 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Otago |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Application Deadline

30 Nov, 2025Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

ZoologyMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Zoology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Wildlife Management (MWLM) degree is a three-semester 180-point postgraduate degree designed to train students with the skills necessary for employment in some aspect of wildlife or ecological management or research.


Other important goals of the course are to develop in students:


  • an understanding of the ecological basis of conservation, harvest management and pest control.
  • skills in handling, marking, observing and surveying wild animals.
  • an appreciation of the practical realities of wildlife management from the administrative and legal points of view.
  • a knowledge of the biology, ecology and behaviour of wild animals in New Zealand.
  • skills in communicating about the management of, and scientific research of, ecological communities. Verbal presentations, debating, dealing with the media, popular science writing and scientific report writing are all emphasised and taught.


Programme overview

Main Subject

Zoology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Wildlife Management (MWLM) degree is a three-semester 180-point postgraduate degree designed to train students with the skills necessary for employment in some aspect of wildlife or ecological management or research.


Other important goals of the course are to develop in students:


  • an understanding of the ecological basis of conservation, harvest management and pest control.
  • skills in handling, marking, observing and surveying wild animals.
  • an appreciation of the practical realities of wildlife management from the administrative and legal points of view.
  • a knowledge of the biology, ecology and behaviour of wild animals in New Zealand.
  • skills in communicating about the management of, and scientific research of, ecological communities. Verbal presentations, debating, dealing with the media, popular science writing and scientific report writing are all emphasised and taught.


Admission Requirements

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169+
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  1. Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences), on the advice of the Head of Department of Zoology and the Director of the Wildlife Management programme.
  2. Every applicant must have been awarded the degree of Bachelor of Science majoring in Zoology, Biology, or Ecology, with an average grade of at least B, or have an alternative qualification or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences).


    Note: This is a limited entry programme as per clause 10 of the Admission to University Statute 2011 and selection criteria apply. The main criteria for selection of students to this programme shall be academic merit and suitability for the programme.

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