Graduate Diploma (GradDip) in Ecology and Biodiversity

Summary

Studying a graduate diploma helps you develop knowledge and skills in your chosen subject area which will enable you to undertake a new career or further study.

Graduate diplomas are intended to provide the equivalent of a major in a subject area that is different to your first degree’s major. You may be eligible if you haven’t studied for a degree before if you can demonstrate an interest in the subject area and a satisfactory academic ability.

Candidates must gain 120 points at 100 level or above, including at least 75 points at 300 level or above, in the Graduate Diploma subjects.

Ecology and Biodiversity

In studying Ecology and Biodiversity you’ll learn about the distribution, abundance, and biology of organisms and their role in New Zealand’s most important ecosystems.

You’ll gain knowledge of ecological and biological theory, and the practical skills for field identification, surveying, and experimentation with plants, animals and microbes across a broad range of ecosystems. You’ll gain understanding of the principles of biological classification and be able to name and classify common organisms found in New Zealand ecosystems.

Your skills will be gained through a combination of hands on laboratory experience, practical field courses, and teaching from leading ecologists and biologists.

Career opportunities

• Biodiversity Management
• Biodiversity Advisor
• Biodiversity Surveyor
• Biosecurity and Customs Officer
• Conservation Ranger
• Policy Analyst
• Research Associate
• Laboratory Technician
• Resource Manager
• Resource Planner
• Weed Management Advisor
• Pest Management Advisor
• Field Researcher
• Technical Officer
• Ecological Consultant
• Ecologist
• Environmental Scientist
• Agricultural Scientist
• Agricultural Technician
• Museum Collections Technician
• Museum Curator
• Taxonomist
• Land Management Officer
• Zoo Keeper