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Biosecurity and Conservation
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in partnership with Landcare Research through the Centre of Biodiversity and Biosecurity |
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| Other specialisations you might be interested in | Biological Sciences | Environmental Science | Environmental Management | Marine Science | Bioscience Enterprise |
The postgraduate programmes in Biosecurity and Conservation offer advanced training for graduates and biosecurity practitioners who wish to learn more about invasion biology and the science behind current biosecurity issues.
Graduates will be equipped to understand and protect the natural environment (both terrestrial and aquatic) from biosecurity threats. The programmes cover a range of topics including new discoveries in contemporary environmental and life sciences and their translation into tools for prevention and management of invasive species.
The programmes will also offer networking opportunities for students to meet practitioners and leaders from the biosecurity sector and related research areas. Postgraduate research in this area is also supported by the Joint Graduate School in Biodiversity and Biosecurity.
Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci) - Biosecurity and Conservation specialisationmajor
Prerequisite: An approved BSc or equivalent experience subject to approval by the Programme Director
Requirement:
- 45 points: BIOSCI 747, 748, ENVSCI 733
- 45 points from BIOSCI 761 or ENVSCI 701, BIOSCI 724, 730, 733, 734, 735, 738, 751, ENVMGT 742, 743, 746, ENVSCI 716, 734, 737
- 30 points from approved 700 level courses in the Faculty of Science
Master of Science (MSc) - Biosecurity and Conservation specialisation
Prerequisite: A PGDipSci in Biosecurity including BIOSCI 761 or ENVSCI 701, or an equivalent qualification as approved by the Director, School of Biological Sciences, or the Director, School of Environment
Requirement:
- 120 points: BIOSEC 796 Thesis in Biosecurity and Conservation
Potential opportunities for graduates include employment throughout the biosecurity sector in organisations such as MAF (Biosecurity New Zealand), local government, research consultancies, private pest control companies, non-governmental conservation organisations, Department of Conservation, Crown Research Institutes, and the tertiary education sector.
For further information, refer to the Biological Sciences Postgraduate Handbook
or contact
Dr Margaret Stanley
School of Biological Sciences
Ph: + 64 9 373 7599 ext 86819
Email: mc.stanley@auckland.ac.nz
Web: www.sbs.auckland.ac.nz
