Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Science

Unitec

Subject area

Ecology and Evolution

Qualification

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Entry requirements

To be eligible for admission to this programme, all applicants must meet three admission requirements: a. Requirements for either general admission, special admission, or discretionary admission b. Any additional Programme specific requirements c. English language requirements d. Access to a computer and internet access 1.1 Whakaurunga Whānui | General Admission To be admitted to this programme all applicants must be at least 16 years of age on the date of the programme's commencement for the semester in which they wish to enrol (or provide a completed Early Release Exemption form), and meet the following requirements: a. A recognised Bachelor's degree (or higher) in a relevant discipline with merit achievement deemed to be a grade average of B- or higher; or b. A professional qualification in a relevant discipline, recognised as being equivalent to merit achievement in a bachelor degree or equivalent. 1.2 Whakaurunga Motuhake | Special Admission Applicants must have: a. attained the age of 20 years on or before the first day of the semester in which study for the programme is to commence; and b. provided sufficient evidence of aptitude or appropriate work or other life experience that would indicate a successful outcome in the qualification. 1.3 Whakaurunga Tautui | Programme Specific Requirements There are no programme specific requirements. 1.4 Whakaurunga Reo Pākehā | English Language Admission Requirements Domestic applicants must have achieved the minimum requirement to go to a New Zealand University or equivalent. International applicants must also meet the English Language Entry Requirements as stated by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority | Mana Tohu Matauranga O Aotearoa.

About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

raduates from the Postgraduate Diploma of Applied Science will have an advanced level of technical knowledge and critical skills that will enable them to effectively utilise and adapt research to contribute to innovative and improved practices to collaborate with a range of government, Māori through the cognisance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and private organisations to contribute to solving current problems and issues affecting Aotearoa New Zealand and other nations including the Pacific. Graduates from the Postgraduate Diploma of Applied Science with a specialisation in Biodiversity Management will be ethical guardians of biodiversity capable of collaborating with iwi, hapū, and tangata whenua, tikanga Māori, mātauranga Māori and te taiao.