Qualification Overview
Qualification Title | Bachelor of Applied Science (Animal Behaviour and Welfare, Biodiversity Management) | ||
Qualification Type | Bachelor Degree | ||
Level | 7 | ||
Credits | 360 | ||
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Strategic Purpose Statement |
The aim is to allow students to explore how the ecosystems function and support biological diversity, and how managers of biodiversity are responding to increasing concern over the effect of human activities on the world, how society views and influences the natural environment, how social, cultural and policy frameworks influence management decisions, and to develop an appreciation of the influence government agencies, non-statutory organisations and voluntary bodies have on biodiversity.
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Graduate profile |
Graduates of this programme will have knowledge of the diversity of plants, fungi and animals, principles of biology, earth processes, principles of ecology, animal husbandry, and techniques in field biology.
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Education pathways |
Post graduate study
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Entry Requirements |
Entry Requirements
Candidates must meet the general, special, or discretionary admission requirements, and meet the English Language entry requirements. A minimum of 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher on the National Qualifications Framework, with: a. 14 credits at Level 3 or higher in each of two specified subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Statistics), with; b. a further 14 credits at Level 3 or higher taken from no more than two additional domains on the National Qualifications Framework or plus; c. a minimum of 14 credits at Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pangarau on the National Qualifications Framework: plus d. 8 credits at Level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Māori (a minimum of 4 credits must be in Reading and a minimum of 4 credits must be in Writing); Or At least 3 'C' passes in the New Zealand University Bursaries Examinations; Or Successful completion of an approved qualification at Level 3 or above, where appropriate; Or Equivalent. International applicants must also provide evidence that they have the necessary English language proficiency required for the Programme as demonstrated through the use of evidence of one of the kinds described in NZQA Rules on the Unitec English Language Requirements for International Students Web-page. |
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Education Organisation | 2 Organisations can assist in gaining this qualification | ||
Developed By | Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology | ||
Quality Assured By | New Zealand Qualifications Authority | ||
Number | 1802 | ||
Status | Current | ||
Created | March 2012 | ||
Next Review | December 2028 | ||
Content |
Enquiry and Communication, Diversity of Life: Plants and Fungi, Diversity of Life: Animals, Principles of Biology, Earth Processes, Principles of Ecology, Science and Society, Animal Husbandary, Animal Husbandry (Sem A), Animal Husbandry (Sem B), Techniques in Field Biology.
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