Master of Applied Science (Biodiversity Management)

Entry criteria

What you will need to study this programme.

Relevant discipline*

Domestic students Academic requirements

You must have completed at least one of the following:

• A recognised bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with merit (an average grade of B- or higher; Or
• A professional qualification in a relevant discipline recognised as equivalent to merit in a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

And meet one of the English entry requirements;

• University Entrance Literacy: 8 credits at Level 2 or above in English or Māori (4 in Reading, 4 in Writing); or
• Evidence of English language proficiency as outlined in the NZQA Rules on the Unitec English Language Requirements for International Students Web-page.

Don’t meet these Academic requirements?

• If you don’t meet the academic criteria, our Bridging Education Programmes can help you qualify. Simply apply online, and we’ll discuss your next steps.
• If you don’t meet the above criteria, special or discretionary admission may apply

***Relevant discipline includes substantial understanding of, or experience in, one or more of the following: taxonomy,**ecological management, biodiversity, conservation biology and genetics, biosecurity, field biology.

For more information, download the programme regulations

International students Academic requirements

You must have completed at least one of the following:

• A recognised bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with merit (an average grade of B- or higher; Or
• A professional qualification in a relevant discipline recognised as equivalent to merit in a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

And meet one of the English entry requirements;

• University Entrance Literacy: 8 credits at Level 2 or above in English or Māori (4 in Reading, 4 in Writing); or
• Evidence of English language proficiency as outlined in the NZQA Rules on the Unitec English Language Requirements for International Students Web-page.

Don’t meet these Academic requirements?

• If you don’t meet the academic criteria, our Bridging Education Programmes can help you qualify. Simply apply online, and we’ll discuss your next steps.
• If you don’t meet the above criteria, special or discretionary admission may apply

***Relevant discipline includes substantial understanding of, or experience in, one or more of the following: taxonomy,**ecological management, biodiversity, conservation biology and genetics, biosecurity, field biology.

For more information, download the programme regulations