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New Zealand Diploma in Environmental Management (Level 5), Terrestrial Strand

Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology

Tauranga, New Zealand

Tuition Fee NZ$ 19,950
Country Rank#23
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 5.5

Program Overview

This practical, environmental science course includes field trips to some beautiful and remote parts of New Zealand. Destinations can include Fiordland, Coromandel or the Central Plateau.

There, you'll look at the challenges facing New Zealand's clean, green image. What needs to be done to protect our world-famous environment?

You’ll learn about the biology and ecology of living species and habitats.

Out in the field, you'll develop surveying skills in remote areas while gaining real life hands-on experience. Plus, you'll explore conservation issues and examine strategies to protect the environment.

Environmental sustainability is also a focus. The knowledge gained from the course will help you to create sustainable practices within New Zealand.

This course is designed as an entry to the Level6 diploma, where you'll gain more advanced skills and knowledge. It includes a focus on research design and environmental and ecological reporting. You’ll also choose elective papers in biosecurity or aquaculture.

Course Content
The papers you'll study within this diploma include:
- Conservation Biology and Sustainability
- Risk Management
- Botany
- Terrestrial Invertebrates
- Terrestrial Vertebrate Biology
- Introduction to Terrestrial Science and Ecology
- Introductory Biological Surveying
Plus choose one of the following:
- Waste Management, or
- Fisheries Management
Entry Requirement
If you are a domestic applicant under the age of 20, you must have:
- a minimum of 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or equivalent (suggested subjects are English, Mathematics and Biology/Sciences)
Level 5 certificate or diploma IELTS Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 or completed NZ Certificate in English Language Level 4 with the Academic Endorsement or meets a relevant English Proficiency
Fees & Scholarships
Indicative Fees *

$19,950 for international students
Career Prospect
This course is designed as entry to the Level 6 diploma. By completing the Level 6 diploma, students gain employment in a number of exciting areas, including:
- environmental education - national and international
- roles within the Department of Conservation (DOC)
- environmental consultancy work
- environmental monitoring
- resource consenting
- iwi liaison
- specialised research projects
- environmental reporting

Cost Of Studying At Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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