A postgraduate diploma is the stepping stone to a research-based degree such as a masters What is it like? Massey University’s Postgraduate Diploma in Science (Conservation Biology) gives you the opportunity to join the pathway to in-depth research at a masters level. The programme consists of 90 credits of taught programmes and 30 credits of research. The programme gives you the opportunity to show your analytical thinking and high-level research capability. If you complete the programme at a satisfactory level you may be able to proceed to the Masters of Science (Conservation Biology). If so, credits you have gained through this qualification may be credited to the masters programme.

Massey’s postgraduate conservation biology programme is very relevant to industry – in fact it was developed in consultation with potential employers. It specifically targets the requirements of organisations such as New Zealand’s Department of Conservation, the Ministry for the Environment, Landcare Research, regional councils and environmental consulting firms. It is designed to provide training for biologists, veterinarians, resource managers, and environmental planners seeking careers in conservation.