PG Dip in Science specialisation in Biosecurity and Conservation

Do you want to play a vital role in protecting New Zealand’s natural treasures?
Biosecurity and Conservation explores courses in Biology, Environmental Management and Environmental Science to provide training in biodiversity, conservation science, biosecurity and invasion biology, with a focus on Aotearoa-New Zealand’s unique indigenous environments.
You’ll learn about the science behind current biosecurity and conservation issues, while working alongside our researchers, some who are leaders in their field. You’ll also be provided with opportunities to learn from biosecurity and conservation practitioners from Auckland Council, the Department of Conservation and the Ministry for Primary Industries.

Postgraduate study in Biosecurity and Conservation
You will work on a wide range of biosecurity, biodiversity and conservation topics, and network with future employers, gaining the confidence and skills to contribute to the rapidly growing fields of biosecurity and conservation.
Skill development includes writing risk assessments for new-to-New Zealand species, developing incursion response plans, biodiversity management plans and research proposals, as well as gaining advanced science communication skills.

Postgraduate study in Biosecurity and Conservation prepares students for employment in the biosecurity and conservation sector in organisations such as the Ministry for Primary Industries, local government, environmental consultancies, private pest-control companies, non-governmental conservation organisations, the Department of Conservation, Crown Research Institutes and the tertiary education sector.

Potential opportunities for our graduates include employment throughout the biosecurity and conservation sector.
Jobs related to Biosecurity and Conservation
- Biodiversity ranger
- Biosecurity officer
- Biosecurity or biodiversity technical advisor
- Environmental officer
- Environmental scientist
- Incursion response investigator
- Museum collections technician
- Operations manager
- Pest control technician
- Research technician
- Researcher
- Science communicator