Postgraduate diploma
12 months
Processing time: 30 days
Application fee: NZ$240
Intakes: 22 July 2019 24 February 2020
International tuition: NZ$18,900
Domestic tuition: NZ$6,940
Program overview
The Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Aquaculture gives an advanced theoretical understanding and the technical and practical skills related to sustainable aquaculture practices. The programme has been developed in consultation with the aquaculture and scientific community as well as industry representatives. It is designed to be flexible enough to meet today’s needs and those of the future, locally, nationally and internationally.
Requirements
Exams:
- IELTS
- TOEFL iBT
- PTE
- TOEFL PBT
Graduated with a degree or honours degree in any science discipline from a New Zealand tertiary institution accredited to offer qualifications at this level; or
Graduated with a degree from an overseas tertiary institution, deemed by the Academic Committee to be of equivalent standing;
Proof of English proficiency;
All applicants will be interviewed to assess their suitability for the programme;
Applicants are required to provide two confidential references from people who are able to affirm the applicant is of good character and reputation
Career opportunities
Aquaculture production management
Research technician
Specialist roles such as health management or feed management
Voluntary sector for marine conservation
Department of Conservation marine reserve ranger
Ministry of Primary Industries fisheries inspector or observer
Public aquarium curatorial staff
Business management in aquaculture aquatic environmental field such as environmental officer for local government.
Campus location
Blenheim
,
New Zealand



