Please note: Information on this page relates to the 2010 academic year unless otherwise specified.
On this page:
- Overview
- Undergraduate Information
- Postgraduate Information
- How To Find Out More
- Related Subjects and Careers
Biological Sciences Website:
Overview
At Victoria's School of Biological Sciences, you'll learn about the huge diversity of plants, animals, and micro-organisms that inhabit the Earth. After a broad introduction, the major in Ecology and Biodiversity focuses on areas of plant, animal, and ecosystem diversity and function. Topics include physical and biological processes in ecology, genetics and molecular biology, statistics, plant ecology and conservation, animal ecology and behaviour, and evolution. You'll find it helpful to have some elementary knowledge of Biology and Statistics.
Wellington offers access to some unique centres of native biodiversity including Otari-Wilton's Bush, Kapiti Island bird sanctuary, and the groundbreaking urban wildlife sanctuary at the Karori Reservoir. Current research interests include tuatara evolution and conservation, insect invasions, and sex in plants.
For a career that has anything to do with the understanding and management of living things and their interactions with people, a Bachelor of Science [BSc] major in Ecology and Biodiversity is ideal.
For more detailed information on the School of Biological Sciences and its programmes, see School of Biological Sciences.
Undergraduate Information
BSc major requirements
- BIOL 111, 113, 114, STAT 193
- BIOL 222, 227, 228, 241
- BIOL 327, 328, 329
See Biology for course descriptions.
Postgraduate Information
Postgraduate Qualifications in Ecology and Biodiversity
- Bachelor of Science (Honours)
- Master of Science
- PhD
- Graduate Diploma in Science
- Master of Conservation Biology
- Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Studies
- Master of Environmental Studies
- MSc, Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Certificate in Ecological Restoration
For more detailed information on these qualifications, see postgraduate qualifications in the School of Biological Sciences.
How To Find Out More
You can order more information on this subject by registering on our Request for Study Material database.
Victoria's Student Recruitment and Course Advice Office offers advice on courses and help with planning your degree.
Contact the Science Faculty Office for information on Admission, qualifications and courses, course advice and selection criteria, exemptions and prerequisites and your Application to Study.
Biological Sciences courses are taught within the School of Biological Sciences, New Kirk Building. School Office: Level 5
Dr Kevin Gould
Programme Manager Ecology & Biodiversity
Phone: 04-463 6649
Email: address
Mary Murray
Administrator
Phone: 04-463 5339
Email: address
Related Subjects and Careers
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Biology |
Biodiversity management |