• Understand the challenges facing the environment and wildlife populations
• Specialist topics deal with the identification, monitoring and conservation of native plant and animal species, natural ecosystems, and the design of parks and reserves
• Learn from staff with extensive links with national and international collaborators
• Gain practical and theoretical knowledge in assessing the nature and value of biodiversity in natural and disturbed habitats
• Learn about real-life and current conservation management techniques

The world has never been more attuned to environmental issues or the need to train and employ specialists who can help us reduce our impact and plan wisely for the future. Conservation has moved into the mainstream debate and biodiversity is high on the global agenda for governments, organisations and individuals.

Potential occupations include:

• biodiversity conservation officer
• biodiversity project officer
• conservation programs assistant
• graduate ecologist
• national park officer.

Potential employers include:

• national parks
• museums
• education bodies
• research and development authorities
• mine site rehabilitation bodies
• environmental monitoring departments.