If you're intrigued by the natural world around you, or enjoy understanding how things work, Waikato's Bachelor of Science (BSc) is what you're looking for. Putting into practice what you learn in your lectures is a major part of this degree. You will gain hands-on experience with some of the most up-to-date and high-tech computing facilities and laboratory equipment. In studying Ecology and Biodiversity you’ll learn about the distribution, abundance, and biology of organisms and their role in New Zealand’s most important ecosystems.

Career opportunities Biodiversity Management Biodiversity Advisor Biodiversity Surveyor Biosecurity and Customs Officer Conservation Ranger Policy Analyst Research Associate Laboratory Technician Resource Manager Resource Planner Weed Management Advisor Pest Management Advisor Field Researcher Technical Officer Ecological Consultant Ecologist Environmental Scientist Agricultural Scientist Agricultural Technician Museum Collections Technician Museum Curator Taxonomist Land Management Officer Zoo Keeper