Conservation Biology – Postgraduate Diploma in Science and Technology

Massey University

New Zealand, Palmerston North

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Massey University

New Zealand , Palmerston North

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Diploma

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Manawatū campus (Palmerston North)

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesMay-2026

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

NZD 36,730 / year

Next Intake May-2026

Conservation Biology – Postgraduate Diploma in Science and Technology

About

Specialise in Conservation Biology for your Postgraduate Diploma in Science and Technology at Massey

Massey University’s Postgraduate Diploma in Science and Technology (Conservation Biology) gives you the opportunity to join the pathway to in-depth research at a master's level.

The qualification gives you the opportunity to show your analytical thinking and high-level research capability.

Work on real conservation issues

You will learn to address real conservation management problems. You will work in a small-group setting and engage with staff of conservation agencies who are working, on the ground, to save our endangered native species.

You will have the opportunity to take part in multiple field projects to experience the reality of conservation work in New Zealand, all before you graduate. This gives you an advantage with potential employers.

Or, you may choose to work on primarily analytical projects as part of your study, such as modelling population dynamics or ecosystems. You can also focus on lab projects, involving genetic analysis, physiology, or post-mortem work.

Further study

If you complete the qualification at a satisfactory level you may be able to proceed to the Master of Science (Conservation Biology). If so, credits you have gained through this qualification may be credited to the master’s qualification.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission to Massey

All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.

Massey University entry requirements

Specific requirements

To enter the Postgraduate Diploma in Science and Technology (Conservation Biology) you will have been awarded or qualified for:

a Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, with a major in the intended postgraduate subject, or equivalent, with a minimum B- average in the majoring 300-level courses, or
a postgraduate certificate that includes 30 credits of courses from the schedule to the Postgraduate Diploma in Science and Technology, or equivalent.

You will need to provide copies of all official academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.

English language requirements

To study this qualification you must meet Massey University's English language standards.

Massey University English language requirements

English language skills

If you need help with your English language skills before you start university, see our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses.

English Program Requirements

English Evidence Academic IELTS^: 6.5 overall and minimum 6.0 in each band

English Evidence TOEFL iBT: Overall score 90, minimum 20 in Writing

English Evidence Pearson Test of English (PTE): 58 overall and minimum 50 in each communicative skills

Career

Massey’s postgraduate conservation biology qualification is very relevant to industry. 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.

Sought-after by employers

International trends are for employers to reward postgraduate study well, especially in larger enterprises. The skills you learn are increasingly recognised as setting you apart from other potential employees.

Earn more

A 2017 Ministry of Education publication, "The post-study earnings and destinations of young domestic graduates", found that, in New Zealand, earnings and employment rates increase with the level of qualification completed.