Master of Science - Ecology and Conservation

Specialise in Ecology and Conservation for your Master of Science at Massey.

With Massey’s Master of Science (Ecology and Conservation), you will learn to address real conservation management problems. You will work in a small group setting and engage with staff of conservation agencies who are working on the ground to save endangered native species or understand the behaviour of animals in their habitats as they change over time.

Scientifically speaking, applied conservation biology research is fundamentally ecological in nature; for example they come about because of human interactions, changes in habitats, climate change or other human related activities. By combining these two subjects, you will gain a better understanding of this fascinating subject and lean both the theoretical and practical ways to support animal life in New Zealand.

To enter the Master of Science (Ecology and Conservation) you will have been awarded or qualified for:

the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in the intended postgraduate subject, or equivalent, with a minimum B average in the majoring 300-level courses, or

the Bachelor of Science with Honours, in the intended MSc subject, having achieved a B grade average over the contributing courses and a B grade in an approved research methods course, or

the Postgraduate Diploma in Science and Technology in the intended MSc subject, having achieved a B grade average over the contributing courses and a B grade in an approved research methods course, or

the Postgraduate Certificate in Science and Technology in the intended MSc subject, having achieved a B grade average over the contributing courses and a B grade in an approved research methods course.