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Master of Conservation Biology (MConBio)

Location

Kelburn Campus, Kelburn, Wellington, New Zealand
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Subject Ranking

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Tuitionfee

49,871 NZDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

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Program overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Human impact, loss of biodiversity and a growing awareness of environmental change make conservation biology more important every day.Linking conservation, ecology, biodiversity and sustainability, the Master of Conservation Biology is a one-year, 180-point professional Master's. You'll get the scientific expertise you need to do conservation work in New Zealand and around the world.Wellington is an international hot spot for biodiversity and studying with the School of Biological Sciences you'll learn from world leaders in conservation practice—internationally respected scientists whose work informs the management of New Zealand’s unique biota. Using theoretical and field-based approaches in a range of terrestrial and marine environments, you’ll explore the processes of conservation biology. Examine internationally renowned examples of conservation best practice in action, and gain skills in experimental design, the collection and analysis of data and the presentation of research results.

Program overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Human impact, loss of biodiversity and a growing awareness of environmental change make conservation biology more important every day.Linking conservation, ecology, biodiversity and sustainability, the Master of Conservation Biology is a one-year, 180-point professional Master's. You'll get the scientific expertise you need to do conservation work in New Zealand and around the world.Wellington is an international hot spot for biodiversity and studying with the School of Biological Sciences you'll learn from world leaders in conservation practice—internationally respected scientists whose work informs the management of New Zealand’s unique biota. Using theoretical and field-based approaches in a range of terrestrial and marine environments, you’ll explore the processes of conservation biology. Examine internationally renowned examples of conservation best practice in action, and gain skills in experimental design, the collection and analysis of data and the presentation of research results.

Admission requirements

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If you want to enrol in this programme but don't meet some of the entry requirements, you should contact the programme coordinator to discuss your options.


Jan-2000

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

14,643 NZD
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International Students

49,871 NZD
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