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Choose which postgraduate qualification in Conservation Biology best suits you according to your career goals, time commitments and eligibility.

BSc(Hons) Bachelor of Science with Honours

  • Duration 2 trimesters
  • Fees NZ$11,677for the full programme
  • Schedule Lectures
  • Intensity Full time or part time
  • Starts 7 Jul 2025, 23 Feb 2026 (+ -1 more)
  • Type Coursework and research
  • Location Kelburn, Wellington
  • Complete 120 points (7–8 courses)
  • Entry Bachelor's degree or equivalent in relevant subject with at least a B+ average.
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PGCertSc Postgraduate Certificate in Science

  • Duration 1 trimester
  • Fees NZ$5,854for the full programme
  • Schedule Seminars, workshops, or lectures
  • Intensity Full time or part time
  • Starts 7 Jul 2025, 23 Feb 2026 (+ -1 more)
  • Type Coursework
  • Location Kelburn, Wellington
  • Complete 60 points (2–4 courses)
  • Entry Bachelor's degree or equivalent in relevant subject with at least a B-range average.
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PGDipSc Postgraduate Diploma in Science

  • Duration 2 trimesters
  • Fees NZ$11,677for the full programme
  • Schedule Lectures and/or lab sessions
  • Intensity Full time or part time
  • Starts 7 Jul 2025, 23 Feb 2026 (+ -1 more)
  • Type Coursework
  • Location Kelburn, Wellington
  • Complete 120 points (4–8 courses)
  • Entry Bachelor's degree or equivalent in relevant subject with a B range average.
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MConBio Master of Conservation Biology

  • Duration 3 trimesters
  • Fees NZ$17,499for the full programme
  • Schedule Lectures and field classes
  • Intensity Full time or part time
  • Starts 7 Jul 2025, 22 Jan 2026 (+ -1 more)
  • Type Coursework and research
  • Location Kelburn, Wellington
  • Complete 180 points (6-8 courses)
  • Entry Appropriate Bachelor's degree or extensive professional and academic experience
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PhD Doctor of Philosophy

  • Duration 9 trimesters
  • Fees NZ$11,661per year
  • Schedule Self-directed study
  • Intensity Full time or part time
  • Starts Any time (+ -2 more)
  • Type Research
  • Location Wellington campuses and online
  • Complete 360 points (1 course)
  • Entry Research degree such as Honours or Master's by thesis from a New Zealand university with an average grade of B+ or higher, an approved international equivalent, or other approved evidence of adequate training and ability.
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