Course details

Summary

Lincoln University’s Bachelor of Science programme is applied and context-based designed to produce graduates who have a firm grounding in the basic sciences. These can be applied to processes in the environment, in ecosystems, or at the molecular level. This will contribute to sustainable management and conservation of land, water and air and the country’s natural resources.

Programme structure:

• Pass at least 360 credits (24 courses)
• Pass all compulsory courses
• Complete no more than 165 credits (11 courses) at 100 level
• Complete at least 75 credits (5 courses) at 300 level.

Meet the requirements of at least one of the named Bachelor of Science majors.

The Conservation and Ecology major focuses on giving you the practical skills, experience, and industry connections you will need to contribute to ecological and conservation activities of government and private agencies in New Zealand and beyond. Our courses include hands-on field trips and laboratories as well as weekly lectures. Courses in the first year will provide a solid grounding in the biological sciences – biology, ecology, plant and animal sciences. Practical-based courses will integrate the different focus areas of your degree at both second and third year levels. Practical experience is also available through optional paid summer scholarships working with ecologists and conservationists and through third year research placements.

At Lincoln you’ll study with one of the most experienced groups of ecological researchers in a New Zealand university. Lincoln University’s expertise in conservation and ecology includes wildlife biology, entomology, plant ecology, urban ecology, restoration ecology, biosecurity, evolutionary biology, vertebrate and invertebrate pest management, and weed management – which are reflected in second and third year course options.

Careers outcomes:

Conservation and Ecology graduates have gained employment in ecology, conservation, nature restoration, and wildlife biology in a wide range of organisations, including local and regional councils, the Department of Conservation, Fish and Game, the Ministry for the Environment, the Ministry for Primary Industries, Landcare Research, environmental consultancies, nongovernmental conservation organisations, and universities. Others have continued their studies at postgraduate level and gone on to careers around the world.

Entry criteria

Applicants must have University Entrance through NCEA, or an approved equivalent qualification. They should also have obtained an overall CAE or FCE score of 169, with no individual component less than 162; PTE of 50 overall score - with no communicative skill less than 42; Lincoln University English Language of LU EL 65%; NZCEL of Level 4 (Academic Endorsement).