At-a-glance 

Name: Master of Conservation Biology

Abbreviation: MConBio

Duration: 3 trimesters 

Duration details: 3 trimesters of full-time study or normally 6 if studied part time

Schedule: Lectures and field classes

Intensity: Part time and full time

Type: Coursework (with optional research)

Study at: On-campus (Kelburn, Wellington)

Complete: 180 points (6-8 courses)

Entry: Appropriate Bachelor's degree with B+ average or extensive professional and academic experience

Start: Jan/Feb or July

Apply by: 15 October for Jan/Feb start and 30 May for July start

Costs: From database for international only at this stage

Impact of previous university study in same subject: Requires

Entry requirements

To be accepted into this programme you'll need:

• A relevant Bachelor's degree or professional and academic experience
• Acceptance by the relevant head of school as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study

Important information

• If you want to enrol in this programme but don't meet some of the entry requirements, you should contact the [programme manager nicola.nelson@vuw.ac.nz] to discuss your options.
• The academic Calendar is the authoritative source of programme and course information.

Programme requirements

For this programme you’ll need to:

Complete 180 points

Include three core courses:

• BIOL 405
• BIOL 420
• BIOL 424

Include further courses worth 90 points from:

• BIOL 401-440
• BIOL 510-530
• ERES 525-527
• Other courses approved by the Head of School