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Find out what qualifications you need to have done before you can start the PGCertSc programme. And see what courses you need to take to complete it, after choosing one of the available subjects.

Entry requirements

Requirements for domestic students who studied in

Academic requirements

To be accepted into this programme you will need:

  • A Bachelor’s degree

  • To have met the prerequisites for the subject you wish to study (see ‘Select your subject’ below)

  • To be accepted by the relevant head of the school as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study

Important information

  • If you want to enrol in this programme but don’t meet some of the entry requirements, you should contact the programme coordinator or administrator to discuss your options.
  • For more programme details and requirements, see the University Calendar. It’s an annual publication and an authoritative source for planning your degree.

Programme requirements

For this programme you’ll need to:

  • Complete at least 60 points from 400- and 500-level courses

  • Satisfy the requirements of a subject listed below

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Conservation Biology

Find out more about studying Conservation Biology at Victoria University of Wellington

Postgraduate Conservation Biology

Study the impact of human activity on our planet’s biodiversity and discover ways to protect species. Explore the effects of climate change on populations of plants and animals.

Subject requirements

For this subject you'll need to:

  • Have previously completed:

  • Complete courses worth 60 points including:

    • 30 further points from:

Other subjects

Artificial Intelligence

Biotechnology

Cell and Molecular Bioscience

Chemistry

Climate Change Science and Policy

Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience

Computer Graphics

Computer Science

Cross-cultural Psychology

Data Science

Ecological Restoration

Ecology and Biodiversity

Electronic and Computer Systems

Environmental Science

Forensic Psychology

Geography

Geology

Geophysics

Marine Biology

Mathematics

Molecular Microbiology

Physics

Psychology

Renewable Energy Systems

Science in Society

Statistics

Substituting courses

  • You may be able to replace an optional course with a substitute course taken from the schedule of the Master of Science by coursework and thesis. You’ll need the permission of the relevant head of school to do this.

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