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Complete the final year of the Bachelor of Applied Science with Unitec in Whangārei!
After successfully completing the Diploma in Environmental Management (Level 6) at NorthTec, you can enrol straight into this Unitec degree in your third year. You will gain comprehensive knowledge of regional, national and global challenges to biodiversity management. Enjoy small classes, plenty of field trips and a friendly atmosphere.
You’ll develop practical skills to monitor ecosystems and analyse, comprehend and evaluate results, understand how to engage appropriate resources for environmental investigation, and learn to critique social, cultural and policy frameworks and their effect on management decisions.
The Environmental Management pathway at NorthTec offers three qualifications in three years:
What will I learn?
This is the next step after the New Zealand Diploma in Environmental Management (Level 6) and will help you gain advanced knowledge of ecology and environmental management to prepare yourself for a great career. Get actively involved in the protection and restoration of ecosystems.
You will gain:
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A solid background in ecology, conservation, and environmental management.
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Vital skills in field techniques, data analysis, problem-solving and critical thinking.
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The chance to make valuable contacts within your chosen field through work placement and research.
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A comprehensive knowledge of, and some solutions to, regional, national and global challenges to biodiversity management.
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The ability to engage appropriate resources for environmental investigation and critique social, cultural and policy frameworks and how they influence management decisions.
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Practical skills to monitor ecosystems and analyse, comprehend and evaluate results.
Courses in this programme
Compulsory Courses |
Level |
Credits |
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NSCI6739 - Behavioural Ecology
Aim: To develop an understanding of the ecological and evolutionary basis of animal behaviour, and the role behaviour plays in enabling animals to adapt to their environment.
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6 |
15 |
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NSCI7736 - Applied Geographic Information Systems
Aim: To provide an enhanced understanding of, and competence in, the acquisition, management, analysis, modelling and presentation of geoinformation in resource management.
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7 |
15 |
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NSCI7104 - Restoration Ecology
Aim: To enable the student to apply ecological theory to the practice of restoring damaged ecosystems, using existing restoration projects as reference sites.
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7 |
15 |
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NSCI7732 - Conservation Science
Aim: To understand how the knowledge of genetics and population dynamics can be used to influence conservation and wildlife management decisions.
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7 |
15 |
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NSCI7107 - Biosecurity
Aim: To provide an understanding of the impacts, management and risks of invasive alien species to New Zealand and beyond.
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7 |
15 |
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NSCI7105 - Advanced Field Surveying of New Zealand Biota
Aim: To provide advanced experience of taxonomy, field identification and surveying techniques for a range of animals, plants and fungi.
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7 |
15 |
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NSCI7731 - Self-directed Study
Aim: To provide students with an opportunity to complete an investigation into a negotiated topic related to their area of study using
a range of research skills
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7 |
30 |
Career Opportunities
Workload & Schedule
Admission information
Students who have successfully completed the New Zealand Diploma in Environmental Management (Level 6) or the Diploma in Conservation and Environmental Management at NorthTec with at least a B+ average will be allowed direct entry into this programme. Students will be enrolled on their Programme with Unitec and will be required to complete 120 credits, i.e. the equivalent of one year’s full time study.
Applicants for whom English is not their first language require a minimum IELTS score of 6 with no band lower than 5.5, or NZCEL Level 4 (Academic) are eligible for enrolment at all levels of the NZQF.
Qualification gained
Bachelor of Applied Science (Biodiversity Management) - Awarded by Unitec
Courses and programmes may be cancelled, postponed or have their content or configuration changed from time to time (including during the academic year) at the discretion of NorthTec. Fees are an indication, include GST and apply to domestic students only. View terms and conditions