Doctor of Philosophy - Ecological Restoration

A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree involves original and sustained research, mentored by an academic supervisor. It’s an opportunity to make new discoveries, address some of the big issues of our time, challenge yourself, and develop a mix of transferable and specialised skills. Make a difference to the endangered species and habitats of the world. Get the critical, theoretical and practical skills needed to assess, develop and implement strategies for ecological restoration and reconciliation. Learn the theory and process behind the restoration of flora and fauna to degraded sites, and the reconcilation of biodiversity in human-dominated environments. Gain an understanding of issues in contemporary environmental and biodiversity management in New Zealand and around the world. You'll visit a range of restoration projects including the Zealandia ecosanctuary, and develop your own formal restoration plan. Look at the environmental economics around conservation policy and explore the socio-political dimensions of conservation. You'll also have the opportunity to build an understanding of Māori, and other indigenous peoples', perspectives on the environment. Along with the benefit of presentations by leading New Zealand scientists and restoration practitioners, you'll study with the School of Biological Sciences, and working in modern facilities with the latest equipment.

Research degree such as Honours or Master's by thesis from a New Zealand university with an average grade of B+ or higher, an approved international equivalent, or other approved evidence of adequate training and ability.If you have a four-year Bachelor's degree graded in a four-point GPA system, you will need to have a GPA of at least 3.0 out of 4.0.If you have a Bachelor's degree graded in the British system (including from India), you must have been awarded the degree with first or upper second-class Honours.Either a Bachelor’s degree with Honours or a Master’s degree from a New Zealand university, with an overall GPA of no less than 6 (letter grade B+);Or to be currently enrolled in a Master’s thesis at the Victoria University of Wellington and meet the requirements for conversion to a PhD;arrange references from two refereesupload a sample of your academic writing in Englishprepare an overview of your intended research project.