Bachelor of Science (Conservation and Ecology Major)

More than any other time in humanity's history, there is a need for highly skilled, passionate conservation and ecology specialists to help protect and guide the bio-protection of our environment. This degree major offers a firm grounding in all the appropriate sciences, as well as important practical skills. If future-proofing the environment appeals to you, don't waste a minute.

As the world changes, we need skilled experts to help sustain the health of the natural environment.

The Bachelor of Science (Conservation and Ecology major) cultivates your potential by combining necessary academic learning with practical experience and industry connections.

Through your study and beyond, you'll be able to contribute to the conservation and ecological activities of both private agencies and the New Zealand Government, as well as further afield.

As a recognised leader in land-based tertiary education, Lincoln is right at the cutting edge of this vital scientific field. 

• Gain a solid scientific understanding of the causes and potential solutions to major conservation issues and challenges. 
• Develop your knowledge of the biological sciences, including biology, ecology, geology, plant and animal science. 
• Extend your skills with hands-on field trips and through practical laboratory work
• Learn from world-class scientists who are spearheading ground-breaking conservation and ecology research. 

General Secondary Education Certificate, plus one year (full-time equivalent) of successful study at a recognised university, Good passing grades

This degree opens up careers in ecology, conservation, nature restoration and wildlife biology. You'll be in demand amongst a wide range of organisations including local and regional councils, the Department Of Conservation, Predator-free New Zealand, Zero Invasive Predators, Fish and Game, the Ministry for the Environment, the Ministry for Primary Industries, Manaaki Whenua / Landcare Research, environmental consultancies, universities and non-governmental conservation organisations.

Upon successful completion of this degree programme, you will be awarded a Bachelor of Science with a Conservation and Ecology major.

1. Create your MyLinc Account:

Create an account and submit your application in MyLinc. 
Use an email that you can access and a password you can remember. We recommend monitoring your email spam or junk folders for account verification emails. If these don’t arrive, contact us for help.

 2. Make your study application: 

Once your MyLinc account is set up, log in to make your application. Let us know what you would like to study and give us as much information as you can, as this will help speed up your application. You can save your progress and come back later to complete your application. 

We ask for information about: 

• Your chosen study programme
• When you expect to start
• Your previous study, including your last year of high school
• Your English language test results (if English is not your first language)
• Other documents to support your application if applicable. 

If you are unable to provide your documents in your application, email them to mylinc@lincoln.ac.nz. 

 3. Monitor your emails

We’ll keep in touch with you about your application via email and may ask for more information. Once we have everything we need, and if you meet the criteria for your chosen qualification, you will receive an offer letter via email. 

 4. Accept your offer on MyLinc

After you accept your offer on MyLinc, you’ll receive instructions on how to complete your enrolment. You’ll also get your LU username, password and email address. These are sent via email, so monitor your junk/spam folders.  

 5. Check any conditions in your Offer Letter

If we require supporting documentation, please supply that as soon as possible so we can move you through the enrolment process more quickly. If we’ve asked you to provide evidence of your identity, read the instructions carefully.