The Master of Science is valued for its flexibility and excellence, and can be tailored to suit your needs. You can select your papers from a range of subjects and the mix of research and taught papers are customised to suit your interests and goals. In studying Ecology and Biodiversity you’ll learn about the distribution, abundance, and biology of organisms and their role in New Zealand’s most important ecosystems.

Career opportunities Biodiversity Management Biodiversity Advisor Biodiversity Surveyor Biosecurity and Customs Officer Conservation Ranger Policy Analyst Research Associate Laboratory Technician Resource Manager Resource Planner Weed Management Advisor Pest Management Advisor Field Researcher Technical Officer Ecological Consultant Ecologist Environmental Scientist Agricultural Scientist Agricultural Technician Museum Collections Technician Museum Curator Taxonomist Land Management Officer Zoo Keeper