Postgraduate Conservation Biology –
Enhance your degree and gain specialist skills with postgraduate study in Conservation Biology.
Study the impact of human activity on our planet's biodiversity and discover ways to protect species. You'll explore how climate change is affecting, or might affect, populations of plants and animals.
Take advantage of our proximity to local plant and wildlife sanctuaries ZEALANDIA and Otari Wilton's Bush, and of the University's connections with the Department of Conservation and other government agencies.
Look at what conservation scientists are doing around the world and get the skills to make a contribution to the conservation effort both in New Zealand and globally.
Available qualifications
The field course component is like eco-tourism with assignments. It provides an invaluable insight into New Zealand’s conservation landscape, and it’s an opportunity to see the inside workings of projects and make contacts for work experience.
James Bell
Programme Manager, Conservation Biology
Research
Be part of the world-leading research that happens in the School of Biological Sciences. You'll have access to a range of state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and instruments and have the opportunity to work with staff who are experts in their field.
Careers
The skills and knowledge you gain could lead to jobs at national government agencies, city, regional and district councils or at consultancy firms carrying out contract ecological assessments. You may also find work at non-government agencies and not for profit organisations.
Community
Postgraduate study at Victoria University of Wellington will help you build valuable relationships and networks with peers, university staff and future colleagues. You'll have opportunities to attend events, seminars, workshops and social functions.
The Postgraduate Students' Association can also give you information on study at the University and provides a voice for you on campus.
Take advantage of Wellington's wealth of natural resources to expand your knowledge and gain experience. Conservation sites close by mean opportunities for research experience and for learning conservation techniques.
Scholarships
You can look for scholarships based on your level of study, subject area and background.
Tutoring
Postgraduate students in the School of Biological Sciences may be given the opportunity to tutor undergraduate courses or gain a position on a research project that arises from a funding grant. Talk to your supervisor or programme director if you're interested.