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Bachelor of Science (Conservation and Ecology)

  • Upcoming start dates

    Semester 2 - 17 Jul 2023

    November Summer School - 13 Nov 2023

    Semester 1 - 19 Feb 2024

  • Qualification

    Bachelors

  • Duration

    3 years full-time

  • Credits

    360

  • Location

    Lincoln University Campus

More than any other time in humanity’s history, there is a need for highly skilled, passionate conservation and ecology specialists to help protect and guide the bio-protection of our environment. This degree major offers a firm grounding in all the appropriate sciences, as well as important practical skills. If future-proofing the environment appeals to you, don’t waste a minute.

As the world changes, we need skilled experts to help sustain the health of the natural environment.

The Bachelor of Science- Conservation and Ecology major cultivates your potential by combining necessary academic learning with practical experience and industry connections.

Through your study and beyond, you’ll be able to contribute to the conservation and ecological activities of both private agencies and the New Zealand Government, as well as further afield.

As a recognised leader in land-based tertiary education, Lincoln is right at the cutting edge of this vital scientific field. 

How you’ll grow

  • Gain a solid scientific understanding of the causes and potential solutions to major conservation issues and challenges. 
  • Develop your knowledge of the biological sciences, including biology, ecology, geology, plant and animal science. 
  • Extend your skills with hands-on field trips and through practical laboratory work
  • Learn from world-class scientists who are spearheading ground-breaking conservation and ecology research. 

Career opportunities

This degree opens up careers in ecology, conservation, nature restoration and wildlife biology. You’ll be in demand amongst a wide range of organisations including local and regional councils, the Department Of Conservation, Predator-free New Zealand, Zero Invasive Predators, Fish and Game, the Ministry for the Environment, the Ministry for Primary Industries, Manaaki Whenua / Landcare Research, environmental consultancies, universities and non-governmental conservation organisations.

Upon successful completion of this degree programme, you will be awarded a Bachelor of Science with a Conservation and Ecology major.

Programme information

Programme Structure

Note: PHSC 107 is now ENSC 101. Please enrol in ENSC 101 for semester 1. 

Year 1

Semester 1 courses

Semester 2 courses

Year 2

Semester 1 courses

Semester 2 courses

Year 3

Semester 1 courses

Semester 2 courses

  • Compulsory courses
  • Elective courses
  • Refer to the lists below

This degree structure is indicative only.  A course advisor will help you to select your electives and plan your degree. You can check out our courses to see what electives might interest you.

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Programme contacts

Jon Sullivan

Dr Jon Sullivan

Senior Lecturer

[email protected]

Scholarships

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