Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Science (Biodiversity Management)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 8 |
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About the course
Are you ready to take on a new challenge by stepping into a senior-level job? Perhaps you鈥檙e interested in postgraduate study but unsure about committing to a full master鈥檚 degree. The Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Science (Biodiversity Management) is a 6-month introductory programme that prepares you for further postgraduate study. It also helps you develop advanced skills and knowledge for more specialist roles in the public sector and local and national government agencies. Focus on partnership and stakeholder engagement. Many of the world鈥檚 most critical environmental issues require biodiversity professionals who are experts in identifying priority biodiversity areas and developing strategies and tools that support conservation.聽Globally, this requires a high level of cultural competence, mainly when working with mana whenua (Indigenous people of the land 鈥 M膩ori) and other stakeholders, like policymakers, environmental managers, and landowners. At Unitec, we want to manaaki student success wherever we can, and scholarships is one of the ways we do that. We have scholarships that recognise the achievements and the challenges of dedicating yourself to learning, whether that's in vocational trade, at the undergraduate level, or at Masters degree level and beyond. Check out the scholarships listed below. The filters under Award Types, Characteristics, and Status will help refine your search. If you have questions, please email our or book in with a .
Entry requirements
What you will need to study this programme. Domestic students You must have completed at least one of the following: A recognised bachelor鈥檚 degree in a relevant discipline with merit (an average grade of B- or higher; Or A professional qualification in a relevant discipline recognised as equivalent to merit in a bachelor鈥檚 degree or聽equivalent. And meet one of the English entry requirements; University Entrance Literacy: 8 credits at Level 2 or above in English or M膩ori (4 in Reading, 4 in Writing); or Evidence of English language proficiency as outlined in the NZQA Rules on the Unitec English Language Requirements for International Students Web-page . Non Academic requirements You must have all聽the following: Attained the age of 20 years on or before the first day of the semester in which study for聽the programme is to commence; Provided sufficient evidence of aptitude or appropriate work or other life experience that would indicate a successful outcome in the qualification. Don鈥檛 meet these Academic requirements? If you don鈥檛 meet the academic criteria, our Bridging Education Programmes can help you qualify. Simply apply online , and we鈥檒l discuss your next steps. If you don鈥檛 meet the above criteria, special or discretionary admission may apply ; your eligibility will be determined at the interview.
About the provider
Unitec is 爆走黑料鈥檚 largest institute of technology offering a wide range of work-oriented programmes and short courses. We offer leading employment-focused education at our two campuses in Mt. Albert, and Wait膩kere. At Unitec we think the traditional view of spending hours in a lecture theatre is out-dated. And that's why we approach learning differently. With our unique combination of world-class theory and hands-on experience, you'll get the skills to meet the changing needs of employers. And because our tutors are industry-based, they know what it takes to make it in the real world. We offer a friendly and diverse learning environment with flexible study programmes, lots of support, and hands-on experience to build the skills you need for your career and your future.